The Mammoth Book of Tales from the Road: Tales of Life on the Move
John Steinbeck; Jack Kerouac; Hunter S. Thompson; J. G. Ballard
ISBN 10: 0786710691 ISBN 13: 9780786710690
Published by Running Press, 2002
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Erotic, romantic, gripping, wild, and amusing, an unrivaled collection of classic and never-before-published traveling stories, from summer roadtrips gone horribly wrong to sentimental journeys in search of redemption, features contributions by John Hughes, Hunter S. Thompson, and William S. Burroughs. Original.
Synopsis: Combining classic stories with never-before-published work, The Mammoth Book of Tales from the Road travels along exotic as well as familiar pathways, covering territory from the erotic and romantic, to the chilling, adventurous, and humorous. From trails carved through dense jungle to six-lane superhighways, these travelers' tales comprise cops and robbers barrelling down mean streets, summer roadtrip vacations gone wildly wrong, sentimental journeys made in hope and despair, wandering wise men, and post-apocalyptic road warriors. Created by master anthologist Maxim Jakubowski, this Mammoth collection features a mixture of legendary road stories plus a selection of brand-new, especially commissioned pieces. Includes excerpts from classics such as Kerouac's On the Road, Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, and James Ellroy's Killer on the Road. There are also complete reprints of favorite stories such as John Hughes's "Vacation 58" and hidden gems by the likes of Ed McBain, Hunter S. Thompson, William S. Burroughs, Brian W. Aldiss, J. G. Ballard, Lee Child, and Michael Dibden.
The Mammoth Book of Tales from the Road also picks up new works from contemporary authors such as Alex Garland, Thomas S. Roche, Matt Thorne, Stella Duffy, and many others.
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Title: The Mammoth Book of Tales from the Road: ...
Publisher: Running Press
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket