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Matthew Moran's avatar

As a songwriter and someone fascinated with, and deeply in love with, wordplay, I'm ashamed to reveal my complete ignorance of Robert Hunter. My new-found fascination with psychedelics makes this even more pronounced.

You may instruct me on my penance.

Other than that, I am going to track down the book.

Bryan Padrick's avatar

He's certainly worth a read, though at times I thought the collection was a bit self-aware. But, then, he is Robert Hunter! Let me know if you find it - I had a copy years ago I picked up from a bookstore in Chapel Hill, NC. It sat barely revisited on a shelf and when I relocated to the UK I sold it to a used book store. I remember the guy perusing my books was really keen to pick it up - along with Jay Stevens's Storming Heaven: LSD and the American Dream. I've replaced that one (a BRILLIANT read detailing this most important part of history), but haven't found the Hunter yet.

Tamara Casey's avatar

Great spotlight on a great lyricist. Thanks

Bryan Padrick's avatar

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.