Notes on Easy Rider and actor Rip Torn

Terry Southern

N.p. N.p., circa 1970. One page, typescript, with a couple of typeover corrections.

A fascinating muse by Southern on the crafting of the "Easy Rider," screenplay, focusing on how he actually wrote Jack Nicholson's role for Rip Torn, with a detailed explanation of why Torn did not ultimately fill the role.

Full provenance available on request.

Blank office stock, recto only, 8.5 x 11 inches. Near Fine.


[Book #132648]