Peter Doherty

Peter Doherty's story is the last of the great rock 'n' roll tales—bad boy and public enemy. To his devoted fans, he is a cult hero, a modern-day Rimbaud. Musically, he has defined the past twenty years of indie rock with his sound, lyrics, lifestyle, and aesthetic. Since The Libertines rose to international fame, Doherty has proved endlessly fascinating. A...

For those who look, and think deeply, new connections emerge. Peter Doherty, one of the world's foremost authorities on immunology, recipient of the Nobel Prize for medicine, and an active and respected commentator on public health, reflects in this book on empire, war and tennis. Doherty identifies the origins of modern tennis within its imperial context, relating seemingly unlikely connections...

The extraordinary travel tales of an eminent scientist. Join Nobel Prize winner Peter Doherty on his extraordinary adventures around the globe. Doherty's dazzling schedule can leave his head spinning. So, what happens when he lifts his gaze and asks, 'What the hell am I doing here?' Doherty has kept a journal about the far-flung destinations his work has taken him...