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Gonzo journalist and literary roustabout Hunter S. Thompson flies with the angels--Hell's Angels, that is--in this short work of nonfiction. "California, Labor Day weekend . . . early, with ocean fog still in the streets, outlaw motorcyclists wearing chains, shades and greasy Levis roll out from damp garages, all-night diners and cast-off one-night pads in Frisco, Hollywood, Berdoo and East Oakland, heading for the Monterey peninsula, north of Big Sur. . . The Menace is loose again." Thus begins Hunter S. Thompson's vivid account of his experiences with California's most notorious motorcycle gang, the Hell's Angels. In the mid-1960s, Thompson spent almost two years living with the controversial Angels, cycling up and down the coast, reveling in the anarchic spirit of their clan, and, as befits their name, raising hell. His book successfully captures a singular moment in American history, when the biker lifestyle was first defined, and when such countercultural movements were electrifying and horrifying America. Thompson, the creator of Gonzo journalism, writes with his usual bravado, energy, and brutal honesty, and with a nuanced and incisive eye; as The New Yorker pointed out, "For all its uninhibited and sardonic humor, Thompson's book is a thoughtful piece of work." As illuminating now as when originally published in 1967, Hell's Angels is a gripping portrait, and the best account we have of the truth behind an American legend.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100345410084
ISBN-139780345410085
eBay Product ID (ePID)917042
Product Key Features
Book TitleHell's Angels : a Strange and Terrible Saga
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMen's Studies, Folklore & Mythology, Popular Culture
Publication Year1996
GenreSocial Science
AuthorHunter S. Thompson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight9.2 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Reviews"Thompson has presented us with a close view of a world most of us would never encounter. His language is brilliant, his eye remarkable." -- The New York Times Book Review "Superb and terrifying." --Studs Terkel, Chicago Tribune From the Hardcover edition., "Thompson has presented us with a close view of a world most of us would never encounter. His language is brilliant, his eye remarkable." -- The New York Times Book Review "Superb and terrifying." --Studs Terkel, Chicago Tribune, "Thompson has presented us with a close view of a world most of us would never encounter. His language is brilliant, his eye remarkable." --The New York Times Book Review "Superb and terrifying." --Studs Terkel, Chicago Tribune From the Hardcover edition., "Thompson has presented us with a close view of a world most of us would never encounter. His language is brilliant, his eye remarkable." -- The New York Times Book Review "Superb and terrifying." --Studs Terkel, Chicago Tribune
Lccn96-096723
Target AudienceTrade
Lc Classification NumberHv6489.C2t48 1996
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- 20. Jul. 2023
Hell on Wheels
"Hell's Angels" is one of Hunter S. Thompson's most compelling non-fiction books. However, be forewarned that this tome is not for the faint-of-heart, nor for those offended by profane language and situations. In certain respects, this book could almost be considered an unbelievably riveting sociological monograph,Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 07. Nov. 2022
Entertaining book.
Book was as advertised. Easy purchase and very happy.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 20. Jul. 2021
Worth the money !
I was given this book in 1982 and read it twice . I bought it again because I enjoyed it so much.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 02. Jul. 2019
Hells angels
The book was in better shape then I even thought great buyBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 25. Aug. 2017
Great buy.
I love my item.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 08. Mai. 2019
Old but great story from early 70s
I had read this in the 70s. But forgot about itBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Nov. 2017
Intersting book for someone who lived during that time-really takes you back.
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- 11. Dez. 2022
good read
very interesting readBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 28. Mär. 2018
review
I enjoyed it, interesting if you know a little about the biker lifestyleBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Jun. 2019
Perfect condition
I’m so excited to have found your shop. Thank you!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
