- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Faber and Faber (1 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0571193137
- ISBN-13: 978-0571193134
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 396,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Part autobiography, part history, part travelogue, this is an account of the author's experiences in that marginal realm, the mythical hippie's heavenly playground, and an investigation of how the hippies of his youth are faring in the modern world.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An almost-bible for hippies, old and young,
By phil@pmchoul.freeserve.co.uk (Birkenhead, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Last of the Hippies (Paperback)
Another fine tome from the mighty pen of CJ Stone. Like an alternative Bill Bryson, CJ travels the length and breadth of Britain (well, between Birmingham and Glastonbury actually) investigating the state of Hippydom both past and present. CJ's own experiences make fascinating reading as do those of his friends and lovers with both humour and pathos along the way. A wry and witty observer, Mr Stone acts as the proverbial hatpin puncturing many of the over inflated conceits of the underground as well as providing a well needed boot up the arse for the hangers-on and troublemakers who spoil the scene for the responsible ones. Don't expect too many answers though. I am left dying to know just what became of Piss-Off Pete. I recommend this distinguished work without reservation to anyone who is still trying to make sense of Roy Harper and to anyone remotely interested in popular sociology. If anything it makes me feel a tad less awkward about the fact that I still sport long hair and jeans with holes in them at the age of 38. Like you say CJ; the trouble with hippies is that many of them never grew up. Long may it stay that way.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Do your own thing.,
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This review is from: The Last of the Hippies (Paperback)
"The Last of the Hippies" is a superb book. Though Chris Stone's experiences of the time do not exactly mirror my own - our local version of Love and Peace was less physical - reading his book brought back some wonderful memories, as well as others I'd like to forget!
Hippie is a state of mind, and the movement fragmented in the '70s, creating multiple, often shining threads within society, and without. My own path has been to try to alter from within, many of the people in this book chose other routes. "The Last of the Hippies" reminded me of where we all began the journey, and of the wonderful world we thought we were creating. I loved the cynical point of view, though. One criticism, Chris - "White Bird" was a song by "It's a Beautiful Day".
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another wonderful journey....,
This review is from: The Last of the Hippies (Paperback)
This book was another one from CJ Stone that I just couldn't put down. I don't know quite what it is about his writing, but it is moving, funny, eloquent and observant. It never strains and will leave you disappointed only because it has to come to an end.A highly recommended read for everyone.
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