Hippie Hippie Shake - Softcover

Neville, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715637800 ISBN 13: 9780715637807

Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

As publisher of the satirical magazine 'OZ' - the hippies' handbook and monument to psychedelia - Richard Neville was at the centre of a cyclone of radicals, rock musicians, artists and hustlers. 'OZ' was at the forefront of the '60s underground movement, featuring articles by Germaine Greer, groundbreaking design by pop artist Martin Sharp and cartoons by Robert Crumb. When the magazine was tried for obscenity at the Old Bailey, John Lennon and Yoko Ono marched in protest and John Peel, George Melly and Edward de Bono were among its defendants. Now updated to include a chapter on the legacy of flower power a generation later, Richard Neville demythologises the 1960s in this hilarious, colourful and provocative memoir of the times.

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Review

'Utterly unputdownable' -- Sunday Times. 'More dopers, visionaries, groupies, loonies, con artists and sharks than you can wave a spliff at... Hugely enjoyable' --Time Out

'An entrancingly wicked account of the greatest decade ever' -- Marie Claire. ' Fascinating, vivid, frank, foul-mouthed. Very amusing' --The Times

'Brilliant... hilarious... a wonderfully funny account of the decade... a comic masterpiece' -- Literary Review. 'The perfect sixties book... the definitive guide to the sex and drugs shebang' --Independent on Sunday

Synopsis

As publisher of the notorious satirical magazine, "OZ" - the hippies' handbook and monument to psychedelia - Richard Neville was at the centre of the 1960's cyclone of idealists, rock musicians, radicals, artists, hustlers and high society. He almost managed to remain objective through it all, frequently startling even close admirers with his original views and witty candour. Known for its controversial features and arresting design, "OZ" was at the forefront of the underground movement. It featured articles by Germaine Greer, groundbreaking design by pop artist Martin Sharp, cartoons by Robert McCrumb, and was the magazine that started the career of Felix Dennis.When "OZ" was tried for obscenity at the Old Bailey, John Lennon and Yoko Ono marched in protest and John Peel, George Melly and Edward de Bono were among its defendants. In "Hippie Hippie Shake" Richard Neville demythologises the 1960's in a funny, colourful and provocative memoir of the times. It was the dawning of the Age of Aquarius ...and then the hash hit the fan.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0715637800
• ISBN 13: 9780715637807
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 384