A life in loose strides : the story of Barry Crump / Colin Hogg.

Includes bibliographical references (page 108) and index.

Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- The game is up -- A ghost who walks -- A strange kid -- Just groping around -- A wonderful kisser -- As cocky as hell -- The fastest gun -- A vague contempt -- Lovable, of course -- Leaving her pregnant -- Woman to woman -- Accidents happen -- A tab of acid -- Life is strange -- The nearest pub -- Shoot-through time -- Stretch nylon slacks -- A loaded rifle -- Ill-considered remarks -- There's a chill -- Last white line -- Bibliography -- Index.

A biography of New Zealand's most well known writer. This biography traces Barry Crump's roots - his dark childhood which was the impetus for his itinerant lifestyle. It also explores Crump's introduction to the literary circle of the 50s and 60s in New Zealand.