From the author, Matthew Rettenmund:
The 1995 edition, featuring Nose-Ring Madonna!
THE ORIGINAL BOOK
Back in 1995, the esteemed editor Thomas Dunne at St. Martin’s Press published my first book, a humorous, irreverently reverent, exhaustive, unofficial A-to-Z on the life and career of Madonna called Encyclopedia Madonnica.
"Rolling Stone" piece on the 1st book from 1995! "Rolling Stone" piece on the 1st book from 1995!
As a fan of Madonna and as the owner of a massive archive of magazines, clippings and “Madonnabilia,” I felt compelled to document the incredible phenomenon of the girl from Bay City who in her first 13 years on the pop scene had become one of the greatest music icons (and one of the most controversial public figures) of all time.
List from the 1st edition—the new "EM" will have tons of lists! List from the 1st edition—the new "EM" will have tons of lists!
The book was a big hit—it sold well for over a decade, was published in Japan and led to quite a few TV appearances for me as a Madonna expert.
From Madonna's official fanzine, "Icon"—remember magazines??? From Madonna's official fanzine, "Icon"—remember magazines???
Over the years, I’ve received so many notes from readers asking for an update that I finally decided it was time for a complete overhaul…and I want to publish it on my own terms—by a fan, for fans—on the 20th anniversary of the first book’s publication.
1995 club-party invites—almost 20 years old! 1995 club-party invites—almost 20 years old!
THE NEW BOOK
The original Encyclopedia Madonnica was a paperback of about 200 black-and-white pages, with a color insert.
In keeping with Kickstarter’s motto of underpromising and overdelivering, I can promise that the update will be at least 200 pages, black-and-white, heavily illustrated and will contain some amazing, never-before-published photos of Madonna.
Madonna can't be licked, but can—in fact—lick! Madonna can't be licked, but can—in fact—lick!
I have an enormous wealth of information to add to an updated edition and countless unseen photos.
Madonna's chain from her first album cover! Madonna's chain from her first album cover!
When I wrote the first Encyclopedia Madonnica, I was just a fanboy writing in my room. This time around, I have more credibility, so I believe I will be able to secure original interviews with many of the players in the Madonna story.
With your generous donations, I plan to create a sequel that will not only live up to the high expectations created by the first book, but will surpass it in scope, humor, imagery and design. SUPPORT THIS PROJECT!
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