Doll Parts
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A Huge Thank you, to the many photographers who contributed their images to my story:
Alvaro Villarubia, Andrew Werner, Angie Bankhead, Davey Mitchell, David Nguyen, Franz Szony, Gazelle Paulo, Jeff Eason, Joakim Palm Karlsson, Joey Falsetta, Josef Jasso, Karl Giant, Luca Pizzaroni, Marco Cerrone, Marcus Ohllson, Michael Fazakerley, Nico Iliev, Pierre et Gilles, Pieter Henket, Richard Machado, Roxanne Lowit, Scott Ewalt, Sequoia Emmanuelle, Spiros Ferentinos, Terry Richardson, Tina Paul, Victoria Janashvili, Vijat Mohindra, Xavier Muntane.
And last but not least, red lipstick kisses to all of my fans around the globe! I love you all! xo
THOMAS
Amanda, for letting me in, being so honest, and showing me your world. It was an honor.
David Vigliano, my mentor, my friend, and the best agent in the biz.
Bill Coleman, Michele Ruiz, Angelo Skordos, Mike Borhi, and the rest of Peace Bisquit, for your commitment to artistic expression, beauty, and putting in the hours.
Judith Regan, Alexis Gargagliano, Mia Abrahams, Catherine Casalino, and everyone at Regan Arts for keeping the faith.
David LaChapelle and LaChapelle Studio, for going above and beyond.
Caryn Liz Fauerbach for keeping me organized.
Keni Valenti, Armen Ra, Sophia Lamar, Kenny Kenny, Cazwell, Aimee Phillips, Richie Rich, Michael Alig, Lorenzo Diaz, Esteban Martinez, James St James, Mao Padilha, DJ Keoki, Tom Shanahan, Stephen Sumner, Sharon Needles, David Charpentier, Peter McQuaid, Michael Musto, and Javier Figueroa, for sharing their stories and their time.
Maryellen Foley Nyce, Rhonda Browning, Patricia Holmes, Jazmine Bernard, Teal Warner, Ruben Zambrano, David Ritz, Diane Reverand, Larry Amoros, Ruth Ondarza, Paula Breen, Oscar Hernandez, DJ Adam, for their assistance and support.
About the Author
Amanda Lepore is a recording artist, model, rule breaker, international LBGT icon, the reigning queen of NYC nightlife, and a self-made woman. She has been the photographic muse for pop culture visionary David LaChapelle and countless others for decades. Doll Parts is her first book.
Photographers
Cover: © ROB LEBOW The Gorgeous Project
Back Cover: Untitled: (Picture of Jason Wu’s Amanda Doll Full Back), 2005 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page II & III: Joey Falsetta
Page IV: © ROB LEBOW The Gorgeous Project
Page VIII: Xavier Muntane
Introduction: Let’s Make Love
Page XI: Sequoia Emmanuelle
Page XIII: Terry Richardson
Chapter 1: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Page XIV: Josef Jasso Photography
Page 3: Joakim Palm Karlsson (jfkphoto)
Page 5: Pieter Henket
Page 6 & 7: David Nguyen
Page 9: Josef Jasso Photography
Page 10: Jeff Eason
Page 11: Josef Jasso Photography
Chapter 2: Hometown Story
Page 12: Photo by © Michael Fazakerley
Page 16 & 17: Joey Falsetta
Page 19: Marco Ovando
Page 22 & 23: Angie Bankhead
Page 26 & 27: Marco Ovando
Page 30 & 31: Marco Ovando
Chapter 3: Some Like It Hot
Page 32: Sequoia Emmanuelle
Page 35: Sequoia Emmanuelle
Page 36 & 37: Marco Ovando
Page 38: S.A. Ferentinos 1991, 1992
Page 40: Marco Ovando
Page 42 & 43: Marco Ovando
Page 44: Alvaro Villarubia
Page 45: Marco Ovando
Page 48 & 49: Photography by © Nico Iliev, Style by Rowshana Jackson
Page 51: Photography by © Nico Iliev, Art Direction by Tory Jones
Chapter 4: How To Marry A Millionaire
Page 52: Forever Yours, 2011 Chromogenic Print © Elias Wessel
Page 55: Photo Courtesy of Andrew Werner
Page 56 & 57: Photographed by Vijat Mohindra
Page 58: Jeff Eason
Page 60 & 61: Marco Ovando
Page 64: Photographed by Vijat Mohindra
Page 65: Jeff Eason
Page 66 & 67: Scott Ewalt
Page 68: Kareem Black
Page 70 & 71: Photography by © Nico Iliev for Artware Editions, Makeup by Yadim
Page 73: Scott Ewalt
Page 74 & 75: Pierre et Gilles “Dream Girl” 2001
Page 76 & 77: Courtesy of Amanda Lepore & David LaChapelle (Personal Collection)
Page 79: Joey Falsetta
Page 80 & 81: Courtesy of Amanda Lepore (Personal Collection)
Page 82: Amanda Lepore (Jessica Rabbit) by Richard Machado for Gazelland Magazine
Page 84: Marco Ovando
Chapter 5: River Of No Return
Page 86: Victoria Janashvili Photography LLC
Page 89: Private Collection of Armen Ra
Page 93: Marco Ovando
Chapter 6: Something’s Got To Give
Page 94: Josef Jasso Photography
Page 97: Marco Ovando
Chapter 7: Monkey Business
Page 100: Roxanne Lowit ©
Chapter 8: The Misfits
Page 108: Photo by © Michael Fazakerley
Page 111: Photography by © Tina Paul 1989-2006 All Rights Reserved
Page 113: Marco Ovando
Page 116 & 117: Karl Giant
Page 118: Photography by © Tina Paul 1989-2006 All Rights Reserved
Page 121: Marco Ovando
Page 122 & 123: Marco Ovando
Page 124: Photography by © Tina Paul 1989-2006 All Rights Reserved
Page 126: Marco Ovando
Page 128: Alvaro Villarubia
Page 129: Photography by © Tina Paul 1989-2006 All Rights Reserved
Page 130: Photography by © Tina Paul 1989-2006 All Rights Reserved
Page 131: Photography by © Tina Paul 1989-2006 All Rights Reserved
Chapter 9: All About Eve
Page 132: Marcus Ohllson
Page 135: Marco Ovando
Page 136 & 137: Marco Ovando
Page 139: Marco Ovando
Page 141: Courtesy of Amanda Lepore (Personal Collection)
Page 142 & 143: Marco Ovando
Page 145: Amanda Doodle, 1978 ©David LaChapelle
Page 147: My Own Liz, 2007 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Chapter 10: The Prince and The Showgirl
Page 148: Any Way You Slice It, 1998 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 151: Useless Fame, 2005 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 152: Addicted to Diamonds, 1997 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 155: Only Real Tears, 1997 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 156: Time in A Bubble, 1998 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 158: Untitled: (Picture of Jason Wu’s Amanda Doll Full Back), 2005 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 159: Charm School, 2003 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 160 & 161: Silicone Injection in Amanda’s Apartment, 1998 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 163: Breast Feeding, 2003 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 165: Cherry Bomb, 1999 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 166 & 167: Publicity Portrait of David LaChapelle and Amanda Lepore in Helicopter, 2002 Published in Complex Magazine
Page 168: Screenshots of Heatherette M.A.C Cosmetics In-Store Video Starring Amanda Lepore Directed By David LaChapelle
Page 170 & 171: Elegance Blasé, 2000 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 172: Most Perfect Work I, 2005 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 173: Mirror Image, 2001 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 174 & 175: Funfair Tragedy, 1997 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 176: “New York’s Strongest” by Luca Pizzaroni
Page 177: Pizza Boy He Delivers, 1997 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Page 178: My Own Marilyn, 2002 Chromogeni
c Print ©David LaChapelle
Chapter 11: As Young As You Feel
Page 182: Marco Cerrone
Page 187: Roxanne Lowit ©
Chapter 12: There’s No Business Like Show Business
Page 188: Photo Courtesy of Andrew Werner
Back Cover: Untitled: (Picture of Jason Wu’s Amanda Doll Full Back), 2005 Chromogenic Print ©David LaChapelle
Photo Research, Archive Production and Editorial Collaboration: Bill Coleman and Michele Ruiz for Peace Bisquit
65 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012
Copyright © 2017 by Amanda Lepore
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For information, address Regan Arts Subsidiary Rights Department, 65 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012.
Names and identifying details of some of the people, events and places portrayed in this book have been changed, and some characters and events are composites.
First Regan Arts hardcover edition, April 2017. Library of Congress Control Number: 2015958512
ISBN 978-1-942872-85-6
ISBN 978-1-942872-86-3 (eBook)
Interior design by Catherine Casalino and Judith Regan, Cover design by Richard Ljoenes
Table of Contents
Cover
Dedication
Introduction: Let’s Make Love
Chapter 1: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Chapter 2: Hometown Story
Chapter 3: Some Like It Hot
Chapter 4: How to Marry a Millionaire
Chapter 5: River of No Return
Chapter 6: Something’s Got to Give
Chapter 7: Monkey Business
Chapter 8: The Misfits
Chapter 9: All About Eve
Chapter 10: The Prince and the Showgirl
Chapter 11: As Young as You Feel
Chapter 12: There’s No Business Like Show Business
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Photographers
Copyright