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Jay said:Several things right now:
1. The Fear and Loathing Letters, Vol. 1-Hunter Thomson
A wonderful book of letters sent by Hunter S. Thompson from 1955 to 1965. It's an awesome insight on how Gonzo came about.
2. Gumshoe: Reflections in a Private Eye by Josiah Thompson
This I thought would be interesting and I wasn't let down. A college professor who teaches English becomes a Private Detective in real life.
3. Hollywood Babylon by Kenneth Anger
A look into the darker side of Hollywood in its early days.
I loved the Kenneth Anger book. What a snotty little man. Wonderful photos throughout. I hadn't realized how unimportant many of the actors (the ones who did not already have big names from elsewhere) had been before film actors became "stars." Just semi-anonymous models for the costumes.