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Mile Marker Zero: The Moveable Feast of Key West Paperback – September 6, 2016
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“An engrossing tell-all in which Key West’s most notable residents struggle to find sanity, sobriety and a place to call home.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A necessary read for fans of Florida fiction or any of the figures included here, as well as for those traveling to Key West.”—Library Journal
“McKeen’s portrait of Key West as a onetime bohemian utopia and hotspot is atmospheric, and . . . his anecdotes are absorbing.”—Publishers Weekly
“A romp . . . a rollicking chronicle of the musicians, artists, writers and filmmakers who created a vibrant if nihilistic scene in the 1970s. Deft storytelling . . . a good story about good times (and bad).”—Wall Street Journal
“Only enhances the appeal of the Conch Republic . . . a tale of the island’s famous personalities that flows as easily as an ocean breeze.”—Orlando Sentinel
“Make McKeen’s tale your next trip to the island.”—South Florida Sun-Sentinel
“A wonderful zinger of a book. Never before have the literary traditions of the Conch Republic been mined for such gold nugget anecdotes.”—Douglas Brinkley
Mile Marker Zero tells the story of how a league of great American writers and artists found their identities in Key West and maintained their friendships over the decades, despite oceans of booze and boatloads of pot, through serial marriages and sexual escapades, in that dangerous paradise. Here are true tales of a generation that invented, reinvented, and found itself at the unending cocktail party at the end—and the beginning—of America’s highway.
- Print length240 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherUniversity Press of Florida
- Publication dateSeptember 6, 2016
- Dimensions6.14 x 0.72 x 9.21 inches
- ISBN-100813062314
- ISBN-13978-0813062310
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- Publisher : University Press of Florida; Reprint edition (September 6, 2016)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0813062314
- ISBN-13 : 978-0813062310
- Item Weight : 1.04 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.72 x 9.21 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #281,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #13 in Regional American Literature Criticism
- #896 in Popular Culture in Social Sciences
- #1,204 in Author Biographies
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About the author
William McKeen is the author of nine books and the editor of four more. His most recent books are Everybody Had an Ocean (2017), Too Old to Die Young (2015), Homegrown in Florida (2012), Mile Marker Zero (2011), Outlaw Journalist (2008), Highway 61 (2003), Rock and Roll is Here to Stay (2000) and Literary Journalism: A Reader (2000).
He teaches at Boston University, where he chairs the Department of Journalism and serves as associate dean of the College of Communication. He teaches literary journalism, history of journalism, reporting, feature writing and history of rock’n’roll.
He's worked for several newspapers and magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, The American Spectator, The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.), The Palm Beach (Fla.) Post and The St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times.
His writing has appeared in Holiday, American History, Maxim, The Saturday Evening Post, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and many other newspapers and magazines. He has appeared on “The Today Show,” “The O’Reilly Factor,” “The CBS Evening News” and other news programs.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in history and his master’s degree in journalism from Indiana University and his Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Oklahoma. He taught at Western Kentucky University 1977-1982, the University of Oklahoma 1982-1986 and the University of Florida, 1986-2010.
He has seven children and lives in Cohasset, Massachusetts.
Please visit www.williammckeen.com
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Customers find the book interesting and engaging. They enjoy the insights into American literature, music, and popular culture. Readers praise the fun storytelling style and find it a worthwhile read.
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Customers enjoy the book's stories about Key West and its history. They enjoy insights into American literature, music, and popular culture. The book describes life in Key West in the 1970s and the lifestyles of the era.
"Great Read for fans of the Keys" Read more
"...of time and McKeen wields this magic throughout as he writes of interesting times in an amazing place...." Read more
"It was interesting to read the backgrounds of these folks who amazingly have a deep presence in my life...." Read more
"...I did like reading about Corcoran and Buffet. They seemed more self aware and connected to their families than the other guys. They had depth...." Read more
Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They say it's worth the time and they can finish it in one sitting.
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"What a great read. I grew up in south Florida, spent a fair amount of time in the Keys and only knew small parts of this story...." Read more
"...Thoroughly engaging book that I could not put down. I was sad the book ended!" Read more
Customers enjoy the book's history of writers and musicians who lived in Key West. They appreciate the references to famous people and artists.
"Purchase a new book for all the great stories of writers down in Key West" Read more
"I’ve been visiting Key West since the 1980s. I loved the history of many of the writers and a few of the musicians who lived in Key West, at least..." Read more
"...The history of my favorite musicians, authors and artists made it even better...." Read more
"...Lots of references to famous people that we all know. Good follow up to Key West in Hemingway's day." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's entertaining storytelling style. They find it a great read about Key West in the 1960s and 1970s, similar to Alex Rutledge mysteries.
"...All in all an entertaining few hours." Read more
"...It brought make the memories of the 60's and 70's with all of the fun things we did and got into...." Read more
"...halfway into the book and am more than pleased with the fun style of storytelling - great book for lovers of Key West!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024Great Read for fans of the Keys
- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024Throughly enjoyed reading this book!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024It came on time and as expected
- Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023I couldn’t put it down. Like Key West characters and back stories, this is for you. I won’t spoil it with and in-depth review.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023Purchase a new book for all the great stories of writers down in Key West
- Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2011Upon finishing William McKeen's "Mile Maker Zero," I headed to my computer and started looking for flights to Key West. It's a gift when an author has the ability to drop you smack into a place during a period of time and McKeen wields this magic throughout as he writes of interesting times in an amazing place. I truly felt I was belly up at the Half Shell with Jim Harrison, dodging with Tom McGuane as we ducked furniture thrown by Elizabeth Ashley, watching sunrise with Jimmy Buffet, and shaking my head in amazement as Hunter S. Thompson is holding court with cocktail in one hand and joint in the other. When creative types descend on a destination and make it their own, chaos and legend often ensues. McKeen filters the lies as he explains the lure of a small island town and its inspiration on some of 20th century America's artistic greats. Don't be surprised if, when the journey of "Mile Marker Zero" is over, you find yourself sipping Havana Club on ice and hoping Margot Kidder stops by in a bikini top and cutoffs.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018A trip down memory lane...of the heydays of Key West before it was turned into an alternative Disneyworld theme park with tourist schlock and endless T shirt shops up and down Duval Street. I am a native Miamian and have made many trips down to MM Zero over the years and have gradually seen the change....the famous writers, playwrights and Buffet created the mystique of Key West but also brought on its change from from a local hangout to a worldwide tourist destination... I rarely make the trip down anymore....it's expensive and crowded with tourists and cruise ships....a shame but inevitable.
Enjoyed reading about the now famous people that once called Key West home....I did find the constant back and forth of stories about the various writers and other members of the cast of Key West (and many wives and children) a bit confusing.....difficult to keep up with all the players in the story. I would have liked more descriptions of old Key West including landmarks, sight, sounds smells and descriptions of the tropical Victorian homes that are all part of the experience. Emphasis was put on the drunken and drug running days of the 70's without the beautiful backdrop of the southernmost city being mentioned......
However, I did enjoy the back story of Key West famous residents....they will forever part of the allure and culture of KW.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021It was interesting to read the backgrounds of these folks who amazingly have a deep presence in my life. My iPhone is full of Buffet playlists from way back. I keep a copy of McGuane’s “The Longest Silence” in my tackle bag for reading when stuck at airports (fishing travel) or rained out on fishing trips. This is such a great read.
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- Brian TeeneyReviewed in Canada on November 17, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars 50 years of history
A fantastic read!