The Last Opium Den
 First edition | |
| Author | Nick Tosches |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Journalism, Travel |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury USA (US) |
Publication date | January 5, 2002 (US) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 72 pp (hardback first edition) |
| ISBN | 1-58234-227-X |
| 362.29/3/092 B 21 | |
| LC Class | HV5816 .T67 2002 |
The Last Opium Den is an investigative journalism/travel book by Nick Tosches. It was originally an article in Vanity Fair, where Tosches is a contributing editor. Tosches travels the world (in particular, Southeast Asia) seeking the titular establishment. He also spends time discussing the heroin/opium trade, the history of opium dens, wine tasting, and the historical use of opium to treat symptoms of diabetes.
See also
External links
- Tony and Friends Podcast An Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations deleted scene. Tony and Nick discuss Southeast Asia and The Last Opium Den.