Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson
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In 1971, the outlandish originator of gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) commandeered the international literary limelight with his best-selling, comic masterpiece Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Following his 1966 debut Hell's Angels, Thompson displayed an uncanny flair for inserting himself into the epicenter of major sociopolitical events of our generation. His audacious, satirical, ranting screeds on American culture have been widely read and admired. Whether in books, essays, or collections of his correspondence, his raging and incisive voice and writing style are unmistakable. Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson is the first compilation of selected personal interviews that traces the trajectory of his prolific and much-publicized career. These engaging exchanges reveal Thompson's determination, self-indulgence, energy, outrageous wit, ire, and passions as he discusses his life and work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1934110779
ISBN13:9781934110775
Release Date:June 2008
Publisher:University Press of Mississippi
Length:234 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
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For the hardcore fans
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
If you are looking for the gonzo journalist that the majority of his books contain, you won't find it but this book is one that's even better in my opinion... While I LOVE his journalism I always wanted to find out what Hunter S. Thompson was as the man... He always talked about always having a burden on his shoulders, as everyone thought he was the stereotype of an outlaw that lives by his standards and not society's. This resulted in that whenever he made a public speech or met fans in the streets, they expected the 'crazy' Hunter when in reality he wasn't. He wasn't putting on a front, but he exaggerated it because he knew it would give him an advantage, one that could (and did) significantly help his career, especially considering all the competition in the journalist field at the time. I always wondered how that effects him, how it effects his writing, and most importantly, WHO IS HUNTER S. THOMPSON the man??? If you are curious about anything I just listed, this book is for you. It will show you who Hunter was underneath the skin and away from the cameras.... just and ordinary person with problems like all of us....
Reference, Reflection and Revelation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Torrey and Simonson have given us insight into Thompson's mind and methods not found in any other book. "Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson" is more than mere echos of the man and rememberences of others rehashed over and over again. It is the voice of Thompson himself speaking clearly and understandably to the reader with intimacy and frankness. This book has value beyond it's collectable worth (thought it certainly belongs in everyone's collection). It is a reference, a reflection and a revelation.
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