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Title:
Hell's angels : a strange and terrible saga / Hunter S. Thompson.
Author:
Thompson, Hunter S.
Publication Information:
New York : Ballantine Books, 1996, ©1995.
Call Number:
HV6489.C2 T48 1996
Abstract:
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.
Edition:
1st Ballantine Books trade ed.
ISBN:
9780345410085
Physical Description:
273 pages ; 21 cm
General Note:
Originally published: New York : Random House, 1967.
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