Becoming Richard Pryor by Scott Saul has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
Draws upon interviews with family and friends, court transcripts, unpublished journals and screenplay drafts, to trace Richard Pryor's journey from his rough childhood to his ascent in the "New Hollywood" of the 1970s and his struggles with drugs and fame.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 493-563) and index.