The autobiography of one of the most talented, charismatic and popular racers ever to grace the sport of motorcycle racing.
John Hopkins Knihy
John Hopkins je autorem komiksu Lost Cactus. Jeho dílo, které se vyznačuje kofeinem poháněnou fantazií a darem vidět komicky absurdní ve všem, tká směs sci-fi, paranormálních jevů a technologií s kulturními a politickými příběhy. Jeho komiksy byly přirovnávány k Pogo a Calvin & Hobbes. Kromě humorných stripů Hopkins rozšiřuje svět Lost Cactus o sbírku povídek, esejů, maleb a kreseb, které jeho sbírky povyšují nad běžné komiksové kompilace.






The Tangier Diaries
- 256 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Tangier, the white city poised atop the dark continent which turns out to be the continent of light. Tangier in the 60s and 70s was a fabled place. This edge city, the Interzone, became muse and escapist s dream for artists, writers, millionaires and socialites, who wrote, painted, partied and experienced life with an intensity and freedom that they never could back home. Into this louche and cosmopolitan world came John Hopkins, a young writer who instantly became a part of the bohemian Tangier crowd with its core of Beats that included William Burroughs, Paul and Jane Bowles and Brion Gysin, as well as Tennessee Williams, Jean Genet, Yves Saint Laurent, Barbara Hutton and Malcolm Forbes. Those intoxicating decades Tangier s Golden Years are long gone. Grand old houses that once sparkled with life are shuttered and dark and most of the eccentrics who once lived and loved in the city have died. But here, in the pages of Hopkins cult classic, all the decadence and flamboyance of those days is brought to life once more."
Fashion drawing
- 176 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
To become a successful fashion designer, you will need to develop your drawing skills, but for any career in fashion it is important to have an understanding of the basic principles of good fashion drawing.Basics Fashion Design 05: Fashion Drawing presents a fresh perspective on the basic principles and practices of contemporary drawing styles, applied to a fashion context.The book takes a practical approach in discussing the process of fashion drawing, offering advice on the selection of materials and media and advising on their different uses and applications. It also considers the theory and history of fashion drawing, and the range of styles used by contemporary designers; from quick sketches to sophisticated digital pieces.This discussion is accompanied by interviews with designers and illustrators, a glossary, resources directory and templates.
Set against a backdrop of supernatural intrigue, the story follows a clandestine organization that manipulates humanity from the shadows. This science fiction action-adventure novel combines thrilling elements with a gripping plot, exploring themes of power, control, and the hidden forces shaping our world. As the characters navigate a web of secrets, they confront not only external dangers but also the complexities of their own motivations and alliances.
It all began at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station, New York, in 1961...
Foodimentary
- 352 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
Translating the success of his popular food holiday blog into book format, John-Bryan Hopkins makes Foodimentary a celebration of (mostly) American food, pairing 365 delicious recipes with corresponding food fests.
"Now moving swiftly southwards through thorn and cactus country--cattle country--towards real heat and, perhaps, renewed creativity." While writing a novel set in South America, John Hopkins travelled back there to "reacquaint himself with the scene". In 1972-3, he travelled by train, bus and boat from Mexico City to the centre of the continent, through Belize, Guatemala and Nicaragua and on to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. Hopkins travelled slowly, deliberately, savouring every experience along the way. But the journey was fraught with his angst-ridden strivings to write his novel and with the troubled love he had for Madeleine, his travelling companion. In these heat-scorched, tequila-infused pages, Hopkins paints a sultry, exquisite portrait of South America and in so doing masters an art that he believed would forever elude him.
The Whole Book Of Psalms, Collected Into English Metre,
- 146 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
One of the most influential books in Christian history, this collection of psalms has been a cornerstone of worship for centuries. This edition features English translations in poetic meter, making it easy to read and sing. Perfect for a scholar of religious history or anyone interested in the history of Christian worship.
Losing Time
- 146 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Late one night over-the-edge New Yorker bursts into the apartment of her friend Joanne and rants about being sexually assaulted by a young man on the street. But as her hysterics dwindle Kate admits that the man was someone she picked up in a coffee shop because she has been so upset since her divorce. Soon Joanne opens up and confesses that Kate's ex-husband was among her many sexual conquests over the past few years, and the two women launch into a tirade about their attraction to and repulsion of men. "John Hopkins's corrosive study of sexual degradation known as LOSING TIME has something to offend both men and women, both the political right and the left ... This Strindbergian treatment of women's rites of passage from masochism to self-respect, from dependence to independence is daring, dangerous, and easy to put down. Yet it is also an important play which, despite inevitably hostile reviews, will find an appreciative audience. Painful it is. Harrowing it is. Ugly it is. And, yes, shocking it is, even to people of unrefined sensitivities. But which of us doesn't go to the theater hoping maybe this time the play will be powerful? Well, this time it is ..." -Tish Dace, Other Stages
Culturally significant, this work has been preserved to maintain its authenticity, reflecting the original artifact's integrity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, showcasing its historical importance and connection to major libraries worldwide. This reproduction offers readers a glimpse into the knowledge base of civilization, ensuring that valuable insights from the past remain accessible.