In reply to Goucho: Yes, I lamented when I had to sell my lovely Ed Drummond to cover a tenth of my week's rent. He was/is a good florid writer. And inspirational even now to me in my forties.
Redhead is a different kettle of inspiration. He could write well if he cared to, but he still communicates. These days I value that more than prosy poise.
Anyway. I was a climbing teen at the two Johnny time, so I make no apologies for personal bias.
Atb D