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Fugitives and Refugees

by Chuck Palahniuk · first published 2003

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The author takes readers on a walking tour of Portland, Oregon, revealing the city's quirky, cheap, and wild side as he visits unusual museums, offbeat annual festivals, scenes of ghostly hauntings, and strange local customs.

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  • wallflower · May 18, 2009 · Recommends

    …U.S: http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/ (Usually free) live music every night of the week: http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?type=music Amazing large Zen garden http://www.japanesegarden.com/ "Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon" by C.P. http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=1400047838 "Everyone in Portland is living a minimum of three lives," says Katherine Dunn, the author of Geek Love. She says,…

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  • wallflower · Jan 3, 2010 · Mentions

    …monologue statement from "The Breakfast Club". While a bit cute, I feel it is true and meshes with the other quote below from the author of Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk's book on his hometown Portland, "Fugitives and Refugees". > Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you…

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  • Flemlord · Oct 28, 2010 · Mentions

    Chuck Palahniuk's sole foray into travel literature is called "Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon". This is the author of Fight Club and Choke. http://www.amazon.com/Fugitives-Refugees-Portland-Oregon-Jou...

    on “Ask HN: What to do in Portland?” ↗

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