Mr Nice an autobiography 1st Edtion by Howard Marks ISBN 1786890038 9781786890030
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Authors:Howard Marks , Tags:Autobiography; 8001 ibooks; 1 , Author sort:Howard Marks , Ids:9781841953199 , Languages:Languages:eng , Published:Published:Oct 2002 , Publisher:Canongate U.S. , Comments:Comments:ReviewA racy yarn with plenty of globe trotting colour. The Independent Frequently hilarious, occasionally sad, and often surreal GQ A man who makes Peter Pan look like a geriatric with sleeping sickness Loaded A folk legend-Howard Marks has huge charisma. He sounds like Richard Burton and looks like a Rolling Stone Daily Mail Marks weaves a fascinating story spiced with brilliant detail, far stronger than fiction FHM MagazineProduct DescriptionDuring the mid-’80s Howard Marks had forty-three aliases and eighty-nine phone lines, and he owned twenty-five companies trading throughout the world. Bars, recording studios, offshore banks — all were money-laundering vehicles serving the core business: dope dealing. At the height of his career he was smuggling consignments of up to thirty tons of marijuana and had contact with organizations as diverse as MI6, the CIA, the IRA, and the Mafia. Following a worldwide operation by the DEA, he was busted and sentenced to twenty-five years in prison at Terre Haute Penitentiary, Indiana. He was released in April 1995 after serving seven years of his sentence. With pages of photographs, and told with humor, charm, and candor, Mr Nice is his own extraordinary story. Mr Nice has been one of the biggest-selling memoirs in Britain in recent memory, topping both the Sunday Times hardcover and paperback best-seller lists. Also translated into eight languages, this edition offers American readers the first-ever opportunity to read this riveting book. “Frequently hilarious, occasionally sad, and often surreal.” — GQ “Only the Welsh could have produced … Howard Marks…. In or out of handcuffs, he is always welcome in my home.” — Robert Sabbag, author of Snowblind “A folk legend … Howard Marks has huge charisma. He sounds like Richard Burton and looks like a Rolling Stone.” — Daily Mail (London) “Marks weaves a fascinating story spiced with brilliant detail, far stronger than fiction.” — FHM
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ISBN 10: 1786890038
ISBN 13: 9781786890030
Author: Howard Marks
During the mid 1980s Howard Marks had 43 aliases, 89 phone lines, and owned 25 companies throughout the world. Whether bars, recording studios, or offshore banks, all were money laundering vehicles serving the core activity: dope dealing. Marks began to deal small amounts of hashish while doing a postgraduate philosophy course at Oxford, but soon he was moving much larger quantities. At the height of his career he was smuggling consignments of up to 50 tons from Pakistan and Thailand to America and Canada and had contact with organizations as diverse as MI6, the CIA, the IRA, and the Mafia. This is his extraordinary story.
Mr Nice an autobiography 1st Edtion Table of contents:
Table of Contents
Preface
An introduction to Howard Marks’ life, the reasons for writing this autobiography, and a brief overview of his career in the drug trade.
Part I: Early Life and Education
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A Quiet Beginning
Growing up in the small town of Kenfig Hill, Wales, and his early family life, education, and the influences that shaped him. -
The Path to London
Marks’ move to London and his experiences at university, where he studied philosophy, eventually leading to his involvement in the counterculture movements of the 1960s. -
The First Tastes of the Underground
A look at how Howard Marks became involved in the world of drugs, from small-time dealings to more serious involvement in the drug trade.
Part II: Entering the Drug Trade
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From Student to Smuggler
Marks’ transition from casual drug use to becoming a full-time drug smuggler, establishing networks in Europe and North America. -
Building the Empire
How Howard Marks built a global drug empire, smuggling marijuana and other illicit substances, including his work with key figures in the drug world. -
The Key Players and the Risks
Introduction to the people Marks worked with, the risks he faced, and the thrill of running an illicit operation on such a large scale. -
Living a Double Life
Marks reflects on balancing his seemingly respectable persona with his illegal activities, and the complexity of his dual identity.
Part III: The Law Catches Up
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The Arrest
The dramatic moment when Marks was arrested by the FBI in 1988 and how his life changed in an instant. -
The Trial and Conviction
The details of Marks’ trial, the evidence against him, and his conviction on drug trafficking charges. -
Prison Life
Marks’ time spent in prison, the challenges he faced, the relationships he developed with other inmates, and how he coped with the reality of being incarcerated for many years.
Part IV: Reflections on the Drug Trade
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The Philosophy of the Trade
Marks reflects on the philosophical and ethical dimensions of his work in the drug trade, how he justified his actions, and his views on drug policy. -
The Global Drug Economy
An analysis of the drug trade from Marks’ perspective, discussing its global reach, the power structures behind it, and the impact it has on societies worldwide. -
The Politics of Drugs
Marks offers his opinions on the war on drugs, government intervention, and how policy often exacerbates the very problems it aims to solve.
Part V: Life After Prison
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A New Beginning
After serving his prison sentence, Marks reflects on his reintegration into society, the challenges of starting over, and the lessons he learned from his past. -
The Price of Fame
How his autobiography and subsequent public attention shaped his life post-prison, including the personal costs of fame and the impact of being a public figure. -
Redemption and Moving On
Marks’ thoughts on personal redemption, the possibility of change, and how he shifted his focus to speaking publicly about drug issues and educating others.
Part VI: Looking Back and Looking Forward
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The Legacy of Mr. Nice
Marks reflects on his legacy, both as a drug smuggler and as a reformed individual. His thoughts on how he is remembered and how he perceives his role in the broader narrative of crime and punishment. -
The World of Tomorrow
Marks’ views on the future of the drug trade, societal attitudes towards drugs, and where he believes society is headed in terms of drug legalization and regulation.
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