"San Francisco's status as the epicenter of the '60s countercultural movement is well-documented, but it was not limited to just the city itself. Its elements spread into nearby cities like Berkeley, Oakland, Fairfax all of Marin County, really and even outside the Bay Area to places like Monterey and Big Sur. As gonzo journalist Hunter S.Thompson once wrote in his book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: There was madness in any direction, at any hour."
"Peace, Love & Haight: A Psychedelic Thriller stemmed from Talley's desire to write a book about the '60s, one that showcased the parallels to today's political climate as well as stark differences. Peace, Love & Haight by Max Talley. (Contributed Three Rooms Press) America is not fighting a war, so the resistance isn't primarily based around collegiate and post-collegiate youths protesting the draft, he said."
San Francisco acted as a primary hub, but countercultural energy extended into Berkeley, Oakland, Fairfax, Marin County, Monterey and Big Sur. Widespread unrest and free expression marked Santa Cruz as part of that regional movement. A '60s-set thriller includes a Santa Cruz chapter and draws explicit parallels and contrasts between 1960s political climate and contemporary politics. Contemporary resistance lacks a major wartime draft focus and often involves older participants who once fought similar battles. Early influences included popular speculative authors and creative pursuits such as music and painting before a turn toward long-form storytelling and novel ideas.
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