This is the story of Johnny Depp's extraordinary life, tracing his 40-year journey from problem child to Oscar-nominated actor. Illustrated throughout with spectacular movie stills, plus amazingly candid behind-the-scenes pictures, and drawing from the testimonies of friends, rivals, family, lovers, managers, associates and Johnny himself, this unofficial biography provides an objective and vivid portrait of this charismatic and compelling star who has always played by his own rules.