A non-fiction chronicle of Aspen, Colorado during the 1950s through the 1970s by long-time journalist and resident, Peggy Clifford. Introduction by Hunter S. Thompson, occasional resident, friend of the author, and candidate for Sheriff of Aspen.
This one has been around for a while and should probably be considered a local history classic. While the discussion of Aspen politics in the Seventies may seem dated, there's a wealth of timeless material that more than compensates. I especially loved her descriptions of the seasons and their effects on Aspenites.
For those of us who didn't know the author, the foreword by Hunter S. Thompson serves as a voucher of sorts.