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Praise for Howard Marks 'An urban legend, a dedicated human rights campaigner, a smuggling overlord, a counterculture champion, a respected academic, an outstanding author, a DJ, a hilarious comedian, a skilful raconteur, and a loving father. A man who never compromised his values even in the face of overwhelming adversity' - Simon Doherty, Huff Post 'Howard was a hero of the counterculture-a piratical raconteur with a voice like Richard Burton and the features of a rock star' - Tim Burgess, Newsweek 'The Marco Polo of the drug traffic' - Thomas V. Cash, special agent in charge of the Miami division of the American Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) 'True modern-day folk hero' - James Brown 'Britain's best-known and most charming drug smuggler' - Guardian

Becoming Mr Nice is a brilliant read with so much that I didn't know -- Tim Burgess Funny, brave and deeply personal, this remarkable book records the tenderness of father and daughter and the lives beyond the legend -- Salena Godden If you enjoy charismatic / implausible / true romps from non-violent international cannabis smugglers, this is your book -- Ben Goldacre An extraordinary montage of previously unseen material from Howard Marks' roller-coaster life, interwoven with his daughter's incisively researched and deadpan commentary * Turnaround * Packed to the brim with jottings, drawings, photographs, mementos, transcripts and other fascinating personal documents of the most charming drug dealer. If you were one of the millions who enjoyed Mr Nice this is a fascinating complement in which you will, undoubtedly, learn plenty more about Marks' extraordinary life * Blackwell Books *

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Amber Marks is a writer, researcher and barrister. She lectures on Law and Pharmacology, Criminal Law and Evidence at Queen Mary, University of London where she has authored several academic publications. Amber is a leading expert on drug law and advises governments, courts and NGOs in this capacity. She has performed stand-up comedy in a variety of venues and festivals and her book Headspace (a satirical account of her research into bio-surveillance) was described as 'astute', 'informal and engaging', 'wonderful' and 'funny' in the national press. Amber has written articles for the Guardian, Times, Wired and The Register.

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