Keep This Quiet! My Relationship with Hunter S. Thompson, Milton Klonsky, and Jan Mensaert
Book Details
Author(s)Margaret A. Harrell
PublisherSaeculum University Press
ISBN / ASINB0068OCZCI
ISBN-13978B0068OCZC2
MarketplaceFrance 🇫🇷
Description
“Hunter often said Harrell was the best copy editor he’d ever worked with†(William McKeen, "Outlaw Journalist"). But what was the rest of the story?
"Keep This Quiet" captures the fear and loathing, charm and romance of Hunter in the late Sixties—along with tales of two other underground authors. Included are genuine, funny letters he sent Margaret during and after the publication of his break-out first book, "Hell’s Angels." This is a perfect companion to "Hell's Angels."
Also included are priceless reminiscences/memorabilia of some of Hunter’s oldest friends: William Kennedy, David Pierce, Rosalie Sorrels, Paul Krassner, and editor Jim Silberman—covered in no other account. And letters to Margaret from the outrageous "Dr. Gonzo" (Oscar Acosta). Further featured are “poète maudit†Jan Mensaert and Greenwich Village “poet genius†Milton Klonsky.
Critical Comments:
"The reader comes to feel an affinity with the trio of writers in their attempts to achieve their iconoclastic visions of success, glimpsing them as individuals beyond their work, seeing how they think. Their genius, for Harrell, consisted of their being wholly themselves. Memoir will likely please Hunter S. Thompson fans and appeal to readers with an interest in the beginnings of the post-modern era or the personal sacrifices involved in bringing serious written work to fruition" - Kirkus Indie Reviews
"Keep your eyes peeled for this new book by Margaret Harrell, the editor who guided Hunter through 'Hell’s Angels.' Hunter often said she was the best editor he ever worked with and they were close friends. I read the manuscript and I think Hunter’s fans will appreciate this view of the man’s life and work" - William McKeen, "Outlaw Journalist" Facebook page
“Beautiful in its directness and its openness†- Chris Van de Velde, Numenon Counseling Institute Director, Ghent, Belgium
"A masterpiece," Ron Whitehead, author of "The Storm Generation," "Tapping My Own Phone," etc.
"Keep This Quiet" captures the fear and loathing, charm and romance of Hunter in the late Sixties—along with tales of two other underground authors. Included are genuine, funny letters he sent Margaret during and after the publication of his break-out first book, "Hell’s Angels." This is a perfect companion to "Hell's Angels."
Also included are priceless reminiscences/memorabilia of some of Hunter’s oldest friends: William Kennedy, David Pierce, Rosalie Sorrels, Paul Krassner, and editor Jim Silberman—covered in no other account. And letters to Margaret from the outrageous "Dr. Gonzo" (Oscar Acosta). Further featured are “poète maudit†Jan Mensaert and Greenwich Village “poet genius†Milton Klonsky.
Critical Comments:
"The reader comes to feel an affinity with the trio of writers in their attempts to achieve their iconoclastic visions of success, glimpsing them as individuals beyond their work, seeing how they think. Their genius, for Harrell, consisted of their being wholly themselves. Memoir will likely please Hunter S. Thompson fans and appeal to readers with an interest in the beginnings of the post-modern era or the personal sacrifices involved in bringing serious written work to fruition" - Kirkus Indie Reviews
"Keep your eyes peeled for this new book by Margaret Harrell, the editor who guided Hunter through 'Hell’s Angels.' Hunter often said she was the best editor he ever worked with and they were close friends. I read the manuscript and I think Hunter’s fans will appreciate this view of the man’s life and work" - William McKeen, "Outlaw Journalist" Facebook page
“Beautiful in its directness and its openness†- Chris Van de Velde, Numenon Counseling Institute Director, Ghent, Belgium
"A masterpiece," Ron Whitehead, author of "The Storm Generation," "Tapping My Own Phone," etc.
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