Gonzo : The Life of Hunter S. Thompson

English

ISBN: 0316005282

EAN: 9780316005289

Category: Biography & Autobiography / Editors, Journalists, Publishers

Publisher: Little Brown & Company

Release Date: 10/11/2008

Synopsis: Hailed everywhere as a brilliant biography, GONZO is a startling portrait of Hunter S. Thompson, the genius who spent a lifetime channeling his energy and insight into such landmark works asFear and Loathing in Las Vegas--and revolutionized the art of writing. In their own words, an incredible array of stars--Sonny Barger, Jack Nicholson, Ralph Steadman, Jimmy Buffett, Anjelica Huston, Marilyn Manson, Jimmy Carter, and many more--bring into vivid focus Thompsons creative frenzies, love affairs, drug use, and, ultimately, his tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, Buy the ticket, take the ride. Gonzo...is no hagiography, and it is in its unflinching look at this singular character in American letters as fearless-if not more so-as anything Thompson ever dared write....The most comprehensive picture of Thompson so far, and...likely the best well ever get. --Patrick Beach, Austin American-Statesman A fond and exhilarating look back at the wild man of American journalism, put together by a couple of guys who were pretty close to him. --Billy Heller, New York Post

Gonzo : The Life of Hunter S. Thompson

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 1.37 inches

Width: 5.5 inches

Length: 8.25 inches

Weight: 18.13 oz

Pages: 512