Mr Pikes: The Story Behind The Ibiza Legend

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Much-married, hedonistic hotel owner who partied hard with many a pop star and was known as the Hugh Hefner of Ibiza; John Donne may have written that no man is an island, but Tony Pike came close. Known as Mr Ibiza, he was the embodiment of Balearic hedonism, a brash, hard-drinking, drug-taking philanderer whose way with women would have made even the love poet blush.” Uncover the true story of Mr. Pikes, a hedonist at heart that went from a terrible upbringing to a dream life only a handful of people ever achieve. Independent Newspaper Tony Pike: Ibiza legend who helped seal the island’s reputation for debauchery with the Pikes Hotel I felt a sadness that long standing relationships were almost a disposable commodity for a promised land that didn't exist.

Mr Pikes: The Story Behind The Ibiza Legend: Tony Pike, Matt

The Independent: Tony binged a 24-7 lifestyle of sex, drugs, and excess. Now, this legend of the Ibiza party scene recounts the ups and downs of his years in paradise. From a successful business life in Australia, and interesting upbringing, his story then turns to Ibiza and the reason he became the man he is remembered for today. I don't recall anywhere in the book where he took any time out to reflect on the self and know true happiness from within and could possibly be a reason why he constantly enveloped himself in a social environment? But for all his faults, there was still something human and likeable about him, and there’s no disputing his ambition, drive and work ethic. Poorly written, very choppy and without flow. Some boring stories were elaborated on (I couldn’t give two shits about boats!), and some juicy stories glossed over. I blame the author entirely - he had one job...

Learn how Mr Pikes became friends or “lovers” with the ‘A’ List celebrities; including Robert Plant, Kurt Cobain, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Jean-Claude Van Damme Boy George, Kylie Minogue Julio Iglesias, Mike Oldfield…the list goes on and on. Tony’s hand-built naughty boutique hotel helped thousands of the guests fulfil their wildest fantasies – an abundance of pleasure…an often drug-fuelled orgy of life. while his humble beginig and work ethic were unquestioned at the end of the book I felt that maybe due to childhood abuse Pike had a problem with love and commitment which suggested to me a constant search and unrest,

Pikes by Tony Pike, Matt Trollope | Waterstones Mr Pikes by Tony Pike, Matt Trollope | Waterstones

An incredible story about a small, skinny, lonely bullied child, who against the odds, grew up to live an existence the rest of us could only dream about. Tony eventually loved his rollercoaster life and life. Mr Pikes: The Story Behind The Ibiza LegendIt's possible that Matt Trollope the ghost writer may have compromised this story for the sake of a target market, DeepHouseAmsterdam too called Tony’s book a fitting memoir to the life of an amazing man, can be found here. Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown Our individually designed rooms each have their own personality to make for a truly memorable as well as comfortable stay.