A very John Waters traveling show, replete with freaks, robbery, murder, sex, blasphemy, and savage shellfish--a lurid, surreal celebration of camp and trash.
About the Author: John Waters is a writer, a film director, an actor, and a visual artist best known for his films, including Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Serial Mom.
96 Pages
Performing Arts, Comedy

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Book Synopsis

A very John Waters traveling show, replete with freaks, robbery, murder, sex, blasphemy, and savage shellfish--a lurid, surreal celebration of camp and trash.

The Cavalcade of Perversion is a traveling show run by Lady Divine and a crew of her fellow degenerates. They have to drag suburban housewives into each vile, tasteless performance--only to rob them at gunpoint at the end of each show. When Divine gets bored of the routine and graduates to murdering the attendees one day, it sets her off on a rampage, hunting down her cheating lover, Mr. David, and unleashing a chain of frenzy, a truly blasphemous sex act, and a surreal violation by a giant lobster. Multiple Maniacs is John Waters' paean to the glories of trash. As Lady Divine chants as she marches proudly into downtown Baltimore at the end of the movie, "I'm a maniac! A maniac that cannot be cured! O Divine, I am Di-vine!"

About the Author

John Waters is a writer, a film director, an actor, and a visual artist best known for his films, including Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Serial Mom. He is the author of the national bestsellers Role Models, Carsick, and Mr. Know-It-All. His spoken-word shows This Filthy World, False Negative, End of the World, and A John Waters Christmas continue to be performed around the world. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 96

Genre: Performing Arts

Sub-Genre: Comedy

Publisher: Picador USA

Format: Paperback

Author: John Waters

Language: English

Street Date: October 21, 2025

TCIN: 94429341

UPC: 9781250371317

Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-2727

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q&A (4)

Q: What makes this book a celebration of camp?

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A: The book incorporates surreal narratives and provocative humor that highlight the absurdity of its themes.
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Q: What type of performances does the Cavalcade of Perversion include?

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A: The performances include tasteless acts that culminate in robbery and outrageous behavior.
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Q: What themes are explored in John Waters' book?

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A: The book explores themes of freakishness, crime, sexuality, and the celebration of camp and trash culture.
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Q: What genre does Multiple Maniacs belong to?

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A: Multiple Maniacs falls within the genres of performing arts and comedy, showcasing John Waters' unique style.
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