Pranks! (RE/Search, No. 11)

by V. Vale (Editor)

Paperback, 1987

Status

Available

Call number

PN6231.P67 P76

Publication

Re/Search Publications (1987), Edition: 2nd, 240 pages

Description

Humor. Interviews. Dazzling deceptions and provocative put-ons from some of the most outrageous artists and personalities living today. Spontaneous, improvised craziness from the Underground in New York, Los Angeles and points in between. This book opens up a whole new territory of fun. Mischief from: Timothy Leary, Abbie Hoffman, Mark Pauline, Aren Finley, John Waters, Jeffrey Vallance, Jello Biafra, and many more.

User reviews

LibraryThing member laslo_h
Oral history interview collection about pranks. Features interviews with various counter cultural figures. They describe mostly twentieth century events, mostly personal experience. Very funny; the edition is an oversized paperback with colorful wraps and numerous illustrations.

Subjects

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1987

Physical description

240 p.; 11.25 inches

ISBN

0965046982 / 9780965046985

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