John Waters' Multiple Maniacs: A Screenplay presents the complete script of Waters' 1970 transgressive cult film about a traveling freak show that descends into chaos and violence. Through shocking dialogue and outrageous scenarios, Waters creates his most anarchic early work, pushing boundaries of taste and acceptability. The screenplay becomes both artifact of underground cinema and testament to Waters' commitment to offending everyone equally, proving that the most radical art refuses all compromise.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Waters understood that sometimes the only response to a violent world is to make art that's even more extreme. This screenplay reminds us that transgressive art has always existed to challenge what's acceptable, and that the underground is where the most interesting experiments happen.

DETAILS: • Author: John Waters • Publisher: Picador USA • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: October 21, 2025 • ISBN: 9781250371317 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days