And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks
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Description
🔥 Relive the Beat Revolution—where crime, art, and legend collide!
- VINTAGE CONDITION - Used book in good condition—authentic vintage vibe for collectors and readers alike.
- CULTURAL ZEITGEIST - Experience the raw, unfiltered bohemian New York of the 1940s through the eyes of literary legends.
- CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED - Highly rated with 4.5 stars from nearly 400 reviews—join the community of passionate readers.
- TRUE CRIME INSPIRATION - Dive into the real-life murder mystery that fueled Burroughs & Kerouac’s collaboration.
- ICONIC LITERARY ARTIFACT - Own a rare piece of Beat history that shaped modern counterculture.
And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks is a rare, used copy of the legendary novel co-written by William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. Inspired by a true 1944 murder, this hard-boiled tale captures the gritty bohemian New York scene during WWII. Published over 60 years after its creation, it offers an unparalleled glimpse into the origins of the Beat Generation and inspired the cult film 'Kill Your Darlings.' With a strong 4.5-star rating and nearly 400 reviews, this book is a must-have for literary aficionados and collectors craving authentic countercultural history.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #212,239 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,676 in LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction (Books) #3,002 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #4,429 in Psychological Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (403) |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.5 x 8 inches |
| Edition | First Trade Paper |
| ISBN-10 | 0802144349 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0802144348 |
| Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| Publication date | November 10, 2009 |
| Publisher | Grove Press |
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