" "Hella" means "Harsh", and this book is a collection of a dozen essays which were published mostly in The Rolling Stone magazine. The author is an ex-alcoholic/drug fiend who got his start working for Larry Flynt at Hustler magazine. All of the pieces are written in the style of 'Gonzo Journalism', in that, the author is very much a part of the expository information. This is fairly effective and tends to highlight the 'marginal' figures covered in the book. Faves include..... "Piss Drunk"-a look at radical skate punk culture, an essay on The Taxi Dancing Phenomenon, an overview of, The 'New' American Nazi Party, and a look at an Internet con artist, Seth Warshavsky, a piece which offers a 'behind the camera' look at an American Porn factory, and biographical sketch of an extreme right-wing American talent agent by the name of Pat Dollard. An enjoyable read, and easy to pick up, and check out a segment, and then, go right on to something entirely different. "
— Ken, 10/7/2013