Biography
The prankster & the conspiracy
2003·292 pages
A provocative biography of Kerry Thornley, a 1960s counterculture figure tied to conspiracy and fringe movements.
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A provocative biography of Kerry Thornley, a 1960s counterculture figure tied to conspiracy and fringe movements.
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One of the 1960s counterculture's most fascinating characters was Kerry Wendell Thornley -- a writer, philosopher, Zen dishwasher, enlightened prankster, and, possibly, an Oswald double with disturbing ties to the Kennedy assassination. A lifelong provocateur, Thornley was linked to many of the fringe elements of the time. He helped create the spoof religion called the Discordian Society and its tract, the Principia Discordia. He coined the term ""paganism"" to describe various nature religions....
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Violence & gore
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Profanity
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Substance use
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Minor references to drug use likely, given 1960s counterculture context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Moderate focus on spoof religion and nature religions like paganism.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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Moderate discussion of real-world fringe beliefs and Discordian Society.
Political content
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Major themes of anarchism, conspiracy, and counterculture ideologies.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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