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Edgewise: A Picture of Cookie Mueller

Name: Edgewise: A Picture of Cookie Mueller
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Book Synopsis: The story of cult figure Cookie Mueller's life through an oral history composed of more than 80 interviews with those who knew her, with photographs by David Armstrong, Robert Mapplethorpe, Peter Hujar and others. Cookie Mueller (1949-1989) was a firecracker, a cult figure, a wild child, a writer, a go-go dancer, a mother, and a queer icon. A child of suburban 1950s Maryland, she made her name first as an actress in the films of John Waters, and then as an art critic and columnist, a writer of hilarious stories, and a maven of New York's downtown art world. Edgewise, by Berlin-based actress and writer Chloé Griffin, tells the story of Cookie's life through an oral history composed of more than 80 interviews with the people who knew her, including John Waters, Mink Stole, Gary Indiana, Sharon Niesp, Max Mueller, Linda Yablonsky, Richard Hell, Amos Poe, and Raymond Foye. The contributors take us from the late-1960s artist communes of Baltimore to 1970s Provincetown and New York, through 1980s Berlin and Positano. Along with the text, Edgewise includes artwork, unpublished photographs, and archival material and photography by Philip-Lorca diCorcia, David Armstrong, Robert Mapplethorpe, Peter Hujar, and others.

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Discover the extraordinary life of cult figure Cookie Mueller in the captivating book, Edgewise: A Picture of Cookie Mueller. This mesmerizing oral history brings together more than 80 interviews with those who knew her best, including renowned figures like John Waters, Mink Stole, and Gary Indiana. From her humble beginnings in suburban Maryland to becoming a go-go dancer, a mother, and a queer icon, Cookie's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Dive into the vibrant artist communes of Baltimore in the late 1960s, experience the bohemian allure of Provincetown and 1970s New York, and explore the electric energy of 1980s Berlin and Positano.

Edgewise goes beyond words and offers a visual feast with artwork, unpublished photographs, and archival material. The stunning photography by Philip-Lorca diCorcia, David Armstrong, and Peter Hujar, among others, will transport you into Cookie's world, capturing her rebellious spirit and infectious energy. Get ready to be mesmerized by this unfiltered, intimate journey into one of the most influential figures in New York's downtown art scene.

Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant story of Cookie Mueller. Order your copy of Edgewise: A Picture of Cookie Mueller now and uncover the secrets, scandals, and triumphs of this remarkable firecracker. Get inspired by her audacious spirit and let her life story fuel your own creative journey. Click here to order now!

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