Talk:Hell's Angels (book)

message: *The correct way to spell "Hells Angels" is without an apostrophe ("Hells" not "Hell's"), but it seems like all of Thompson's book covers use the incorrect apostrophe spelling. I haven't read the book yet, so I'm not sure if this was an editor's mistake or not, but if it isn't then maybe the article title and the name through the article and elsewhere should be changed to reflect the erroneous but true-to-published usage by Thompson. --Tarnas 28 June 2005 21:04 (UTC)
*According to Sonny Barger in his book "Hell's Angel" the correct spelling is with the apostrophe, they just don't have it on the patch.Natt the Hatt (talk) 03:22, 8 October 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Title spelling

message: *It's documented in Thompson's own letters (The Proud Highway:  The Fear and Loathing Letters, Vol. 1) that he had introduced himself to the Angels as a journalist during their first encounter at one of their meetings. Logan 5 22:03, 17 July 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: Role as a journalist

message: If I could find some basic facts, I would like to write a Wiki page about Terry the Tramp (one of the most notorious of the Angels), but when I did a Google search, I could find nothing substantive on him.  Does anyone know where I can find some good information about him? Thanks.--Pinko1977 22:36, 30 October 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  What about Terry the Tramp? 

message: Regardless of how the motorcycle club spelled their name, the title of the book is with the apostrophe, and it is written as such through out. Since this is an article about the book, the title should reflect that. JesseRafe 03:53, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  change name of article? 

message: Would a synopsis or plot or outline be in order here?  I think it may be pertinent to point out how he made his way in with them them but then at the end it all went to shit.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.145.228.42 (talk) 22:51, 24 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Synopsis or Plot? 

message: The Nation article on which the books is based, and which is linked to from this wiki page has Thompson disproving allegations of gang rape; however, the "Effects and Criticism" section of this wiki page alleges that gang rapes were "commonly engaged in" and Thompson treated these actions flippantly. This contradiction is badly in need of resolution.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 8.8.38.2 (talk) 18:49, 28 January 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: The book frequently mentions "rape" in connection with the Angels but reported incidents on gang rape are fairly infrequent in the book. I would agree "commonly engaged in" isn't supported by the evidence.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.6.96.8 (talk) 14:18, 2 February 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: The book describes gang rape as a frequent occurrence.  The wording could certainly be changed somewhat.  ClovisPt (talk) 21:04, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Allegations of Gang Rape 

message: Just thought it might be wise if someone adds in some more background information on why HST was stomped.  There is this interview which gives some more background information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccyu44rsaZo
Also, it would be good if someone could include the reaction by members of the Hell's Angels to the book.--144.137.209.80 (talk) 03:16, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Reason for final assault 

message: * Added infobox
: still hard to find the exact ISBN number
* Removed "lead section" tag (from Sep 09)
: lead section is now adequate
* Upgraded article class from "Start" to "C"
: This article now has a significant amount of background content, and is relatively informative. Still needs more content (such as plot, themes, critical response, legacy, etc.)
-- Brhiba (talk) 06:07, 15 February 2012 (UTC)
thread_title: Key revisions

message: There seems to be some discrepancy with the initial publication year. This article consistently lists it as 1966, as do references (which may just be circular) in other HST articles.  However, almost all of the online book sellers (that I scanned) listed it as 1967. Weird. Of course, the best source - a physical copy of the first edition of the book itself - would be the most accurate, but I haven't seen one.
A contemporary review in the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/1967/01/29/books/thompson-1967-angels.html) is dated Jan 29, 1967, which suggests the book would have had to be published no later than January (small window in '67), or in 1966.  So yes, it's most probably '66 - just haven't seen absolute proof online.
Also-- can't seem to find a decent ISBN for the first edition.  There are numerous ISBNs for later publication dates, but the one for the 1st Ed is elusive. What I now have listed in the infobox may be the right one but it's hard to tell. (Note: 10-digit ISBNs are prior to 2007; 13-digit ISBNs are after 2007)
-- Brhiba (talk) 06:22, 15 February 2012 (UTC)
thread_title: First Edition: Pub Year, ISBN