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Jerry Hopkins

For nearly twenty years, Jerry Hopkins was a correspondent and contributing editor of Rolling Stone. His books cover a wide range of subjects, including history, humor, journalism, food, the environment, Polynesian culture, and, of course, biographies. A dedicated adventurer and food guru, he's also worked as a feature writer, reporter, and music critic for newspapers and as writer-producer in television for Mike Wallace, Steve Allen, and Mort Sahl. He lives in Bangkok.

Jerry Hopkins book reviews

  • No One Here Gets Out Alive 5 out of 5

    By Dan, Raleigh, NC, Jan 13, 2010

    It's Jim Morrison!

    I was surprised (not really) at how similar his choices in literature was to me. Nietzsche, Verlaine, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Artaud, and a helluva lot more. The man was really an... read more

  • No One Here Gets Out Alive 5 out of 5

    By Dan, Raleigh, NC, Jan 13, 2010

    It's Jim Morrison!

    I was surprised (not really) at how similar his choices in literature was to me. Nietzsche, Verlaine, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Artaud, and a helluva lot more. The man was really an... read more

  • Lizard king : the essential Jim Morrison. 4 out of 5

    By Nathan, Baltimore, MD, Sep 5, 2009

    Completely interesting. Couldn't put it down. The downside to this one is the authors lack of knowledge of the later years of Jim Morrison. But still completely worth it. read more