| The Autobiography of Abbie Hoffman Contributor(s): Hoffman, Abbie (Author), Mailer, Norman (Introduction by), Zinn, Howard (Afterword by) |
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ISBN: 1568581971 ISBN-13: 9781568581972 Publisher: Da Capo Press OUR PRICE: $21.77 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2000 Annotation: The Autobiography of Abble Hoffman tells the story of one of America's most influential and imaginative dissidents, a major figure in the 1960s counterculture and anti-war movement who remained a dedicated political organizer right up until his death in 1989. With his unique brand of humor. wit. and energetic narrative, Abble Hoffman describes the history of his times and provides a first-hand account of such memorable actions as the "levitation" of the Pentagon, the dropping of dollar bills onto the New York Stock Exchange floor, and the Chicago 8 Trial, which Followed Convention, as well as his friendships with Jerry Rubin, Bobby Seale, Allen Ginsberg, and many others. Originally published in 1980 as Soon to Be a Major Motion Picture, this memoir has been out of print for nearly 10 years. This edition includes a new selection of photographs chosen by his widow, Johanna Lawrenson. as well as a new afterword by Howard Zinn celebrating Hoffman's enduring activist legacy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political - Social Science | Popular Culture - Biography & Autobiography | Women |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.71" W x 8.45" (0.96 lbs) 328 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
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| Publisher Description: The Autobiography of Abbie Hoffman tells the story of one of America's most influential and imaginative dissidents, a major figure in the 1960s counterculture and anti-war movement who remained a dedicated political organizer right up until his death in 1989. With his unique brand of humor, wit, and energetic narrative, Abbie Hoffman describes the history of his times and provides a first-hand account of such memorable actions as the levitation of the Pentagon, the dropping of dollar bills onto the New York Stock Exchange floor, and the Chicago 8 Trial, which followed the demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention, as well as his friendships with Jerry Rubin, Bobby Seale, Allen Ginsberg, and many others. Originally published in 1980 as Soon to Be a Major Motion Picture, this memoir has been out of print for nearly 10 years. This edition includes a new selection of photographs chosen by his widow, Johanna Lawrenson, as well as a new afterword by Howard Zinn celebrating Hoffman's enduring activist legacy. |