As unconventional a biography as Dennis Hopper was a man; Hopper: A Journey into the American Dream by Tom Folsom charts his roller coaster life and career through the lens of the landscape of American popular culture.The chopper-riding hippie outlaw in Easy Rider. The prophetic madman in the jungle in Apocalypse Now. The terrifying psychopath in Blue Velvet. The kid gone wrong in Rebel Without a Cause. The actor taken under the wing of James Dean; a friendship that set Dennis Hopper on his path to becoming a star. A quintessentially American dreamer longing to be the next Orson Welles. The hell-raising director who revolutionized Hollywood.Dennis Hopperrsquo;s extraordinary journey takes him to superhero highs and plummeting lows. Capturing the magic and the madness of his American Dream; Hopper is a wild ride through Dennisrsquo;s many lives. Written in a rebel spirit; complemented with iconic photographs; and packed with insights from his fellow actors; artists; and friends; Hopper tells the story of a half-century of rebellion waged at the edge of pop culture.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Nancy J WilsonNice0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent play in Excellent conditionBy J. MalinThis translation was recommended by a friend; it is a pleasure to read. The dialogue is clear and economical. without losing the flavor.
