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Iceberg Slim
AuthorBooks · Second hand1918-1992
Robert Beck, better known as Iceberg Slim, was an American pimp who later became a writer. Beck's 1967 memoir, Pimp: The Story of My Life, sold very well, mainly among black audiences. By 1973, it had been reprinted 19 times and had sold nearly 2 million copies. He also wrote novels such as Trick Baby.
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About Iceberg Slim
Birth
1918
Death
1992
Robert Beck, better known as Iceberg Slim, was an American pimp who later became a writer. Beck's 1967 memoir, Pimp: The Story of My Life, sold very well, mainly among black audiences. By 1973, it had been reprinted 19 times and had sold nearly 2 million copies. He also wrote novels such as Trick Baby.
Iceberg Slim was an American writer whose work explores the harsh reality of the slums of Illinois.
His most iconic book, Pimp: the story of my life, is a seminal work that recounts his own experiences.
Born in Chicago in 1918, his life journey took him from the streets to a career as a novelist.
Throughout his career, he published a total of 17 works focused on the African American experience.
His literary legacy is noted for its honest portrayal of complex social issues and life on the margins of society.
