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Bangkok Babylon
Jerry Hopkins
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Description for Bangkok Babylon
Paperback. Presenting in the tradition of Orwell and Hemingway, Maugham and Theroux, this book recalls the author's first decade as a Bangkok expatriate. It profiles twenty-five of the city's most unforgettable characters. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMT; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 22.
In the colorful tradition of Orwell and Hemingway, Jerry Hopkins recalls his first decade as a Bangkok expatriate by profiling twenty-five of the city's most unforgettable characters.
In 25 vivid profiles, Hopkins explores what motivates people to leave home and the unforeseen adventures that can befall them once abroad. Hopkin's knack for the biography is evident in his coverage of individuals ranging from famous performers to ordinary businesspeople.
The 25 true stories include the lives of:
All of these individuals "escaped" to Thailand to re-invent themselves and live out their fantasies in one of the world's most notorious cities. Bangkok Babylon shares their exciting true stories, many of which are stranger than fiction. Show Less
In the colorful tradition of Orwell and Hemingway, Jerry Hopkins recalls his first decade as a Bangkok expatriate by profiling twenty-five of the city's most unforgettable characters.
In 25 vivid profiles, Hopkins explores what motivates people to leave home and the unforeseen adventures that can befall them once abroad. Hopkin's knack for the biography is evident in his coverage of individuals ranging from famous performers to ordinary businesspeople.
The 25 true stories include the lives of:
- The Real Colonel Kurtz? —An American soldier who allegedly was the model for Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now.
- The Oscar Winner ... Read more
- Urban Gorilla Priest —A Catholic priest who founded Mercy Centre in one of the city's harshest slums.
- The Odd Couple — A circus clown turned computer programmer turned restaurateur.
- Professor Elephant— A documentary filmmaker living with elephants.
All of these individuals "escaped" to Thailand to re-invent themselves and live out their fantasies in one of the world's most notorious cities. Bangkok Babylon shares their exciting true stories, many of which are stranger than fiction. Show Less
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Periplus Editions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804840774
SKU
V9780804840774
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About Jerry Hopkins
Jerry Hopkins has published best-selling biographies of Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix and was an editor and correspondent for Rolling Stone for 20 years.
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