Jerry Hopkins war ein amerikanischer Journalist und Autor, der vor allem für die Verfassung der ersten Biografien von Elvis Presley und Jim Morrison von The Doors bekannt ist. Er war außerdem 20 Jahre lang als Korrespondent und leitender Redakteur für das Rolling Stone Magazin tätig.
Neue Informationen lüften das Geheimnis um Morrisons Tod. Hopkins geht dem Mythos und den Fakten einer Rock-Legende auf den Grund. Morrisons engste Freunde erzählen über Jims Leben und Lieben. Die sieben besten Morrison-Interviews sind hier zum ersten Mal gesammelt und ungekürzt abgedruckt. Der wahre Jim Morrison, ein Dichter, der singen lernen mußte, um gehört zu werden, spricht für sich selbst.
Profiling individual, legendary authors, best-selling author Jerry Hopkins combines his research and his own experiences as a longtime expatriate with an intimate knowledge of Asia and offers us a unique perspective on the impact of Eastern culture in Western literature. From the time of Marco Polo's trek across the Central Asian desert to the empire of the mighty Mongol Khan, no other place on earth, not the languid South Pacific or even deepest, darkest Africa has so challenged and enchanted the Western imagination as have the fabled lands of the East! However soaked in blood its history and no matter how unsettling its social conditions and poverty, Asia has never lost its irresistible attraction or mysticism. It has long been an inspiration for Western novelists, so much so that more than 5000 novels have been set in Asia in the English language alone. Storied names like Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad, Pearl S. Buck, George Orwell, Graham Greene, E.M. Forster and many more have used their experiences in Asia as a vibrant backdrop for some of the world's most famous works of literature.
This title traces the story of Jim Morrison's tragic and triumphant life to his sudden and mysterious death in Paris on 3rd July, 1971. Today, nearly 40 years later he remains the major rock'n'roll cult hero of the 1960's.
Jim Morrison was more than just the lead singer of the Doors. He was a controversial figure who emerged during the 1960s, and his enigmatic style and influence have grown steadily since his death in 1971. Known as a poet, mystic, and shaman, the "Lizard King" performed rock concerts like rituals and took the worship of Dionysus seriously, carrying the torch of Pagan ideals all the way to death. Because of his bizarre cult status, the real man has gradually disappeared behind the myth.In The Lizard King: The Essential Jim Morrison, Morrison's biographer Jerry Hopkins reassesses Morrison's life and offers profound insights about Jim as a man, rather than the rock star he became. Through a series of interviews with rock journalists Ben Fong-Torres, John Tobler, Bob Chorush, Salli Stevenson, and others, readers will learn about an articulate, intelligent, and witty man who consciously created his own myth, then lived to regret it. Published uncut, these interviews bring sharply into focus the broken dreams and unreachable ideals of this legendary artist. Includes 80 black-and-white photos.
Elvis Presley is the single biggest personality in American popular culture. Over three decades after his death in August 1977, he remains the undisputed king of rock-n-roll. Featuring a wealth of first-hand interviews, Elvis combines Jerry Hopkins's two previous classic bestselling Elvis biographies - Elvis: A Biography and Elvis: The Final Years - with all-new material to give the definitive detailed account of Presley's fantastic life.
"I could not have written A Cook's Tour without this book. There is so much I would have missed. So dig in. Enjoy […] Eat. Eat adventurously. Miss nothing. It's all here in these pages." —From the Introduction by Anthony Bourdain Sit down for a meal with locals across six continents, and you may be surprised by what they eat. Extreme Cuisine explores diverse eating habits globally, illustrating that what is considered road kill in one culture may be a delicacy in another. "I've tried to make this book a guide to how the other half dines and why. Over twenty-five years, I've expanded my meat-and-potatoes upbringing in the U.S. to sample a wide range of regional specialties, from steamed water beetles and fried grasshoppers to sparrow, bison, and crocodile. I've tasted deep-fried bull's testicles in Mexico, live shrimp sushi in Hawaii, and mice cooked over an open fire in Thailand, among many others. This list continues, and I share these experiences, along with recipes, in the following chapters. Regardless of what humans eat, whether by choice or circumstance, the common thread is that all dishes must be prepared properly." —From the introduction by Jerry Hopkins Chapters include: Mammals, Reptiles & Water Creatures, Birds, Insects, Spiders & Scorpions, Plants, Leftovers.
From Bangkok to Beijing - the Search for the Ultimate Turn-on
"Tiger penis soup? Rhino horn on the oyster half shell? Give me a break!" So says bestselling author Jerry Hopkins as he meets the people, visits the places, and "road tests" dozens of Asia's most popular aphrodisiacs in the first definitive survey of the region's best and worst "turn-on's.Expanding the usual definition to include lotions as well as potions, sex toys and aromatherapy, music and massage, exotic Asian belief systems, pornography and a variety of surgical procedures, he travels from his home in Bangkok to Tokyo, Jakarta, Hong Kong and Kathmandu in search of the region's most exciting pick-me-ups. Along the way, he discovers that Asia was first in the development and prescription of aphrodisiacs, first in pornography and sex toys, and first in breast and penis enhancement surgery.In this exhaustively researched and often hilarious investigation of a subject that has held the world enthralled for thousands of years, the author discovers that Asia has been-and still is-in the lead when it comes to the promise of sexual enhancement. And surprisingly enough, he also finds several things that work!
Vivid tales unfold from the vibrant bars and intimate bedrooms of a captivating city, offering a glimpse into its unique nightlife and diverse characters. The stories are rich in entertainment and color, showcasing the city's intriguing social scene and the experiences that define it. Each narrative invites readers to explore the charm and eccentricity of urban life, making for an engaging and immersive reading experience.