Iceberg Slim
Iceberg Slim, whose legal name was Robert Beck, burst on to the scene nearly half a century ago, with his memoir “PIMP: The Story of My Life” (1967), followed immediately by the novel “TRICK BABY” (1967), which was adapted for the screen by Universal Pictures.
Books by Iceberg Slim
1 Books found
P i m p: The Story of My Life
Authors: Iceberg Slim
In Biography and Memoir, Literary, Urban Fiction
Iceberg Slim’s autobiographical novel sent shockwaves throughout the literary world when it published in 1967. Groundbreaking for its authentic and oft-brutal account of the s e x trade, the book offers readers an unforgettable look at the mores of Chicago’s street life during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. In the preface, Slim says it best, “In this book, I will take you, the reader, with me into the secret inner world of the p i m p.” With millions of copies sold, P I M P has become vital reading across generations of writers, entertainers and filmmakers alike, making it a timeless piece of American literature.