Jubilee Hitchhiker

Ever wonder what drives a creative genius to the edge? Uncover the brilliant, chaotic, and ultimately tragic life of Richard Brautigan, the counterculture icon whose whimsical words masked a deep-seated darkness. This is the definitive story of a literary star's meteoric rise and heartbreaking fall. Explore the highs of 1960s San Francisco fame and the devastating lows of mental illness and alcoholism that plagued Brautigan. You'll gain a raw, unflinching look at the man behind the myth, tracing his journey from a troubled youth to a celebrated author who couldn't escape his own demons.

William Hjortsberg was Richard Brautigan's close friend and literary executor, entrusted with his personal papers and uniquely positioned to write this definitive, deeply personal biography. As an acclaimed novelist and screenwriter himself, best known for his novel Falling Angel which became the film Angel Heart, Hjortsberg spent over a decade meticulously researching and writing Jubilee Hitchhiker. His unparalleled access and profound understanding of Brautigan's world provide an intimate portrait of a complex, celebrated, and ultimately tragic literary icon.