Hunter S. Thompson: An Insider's View Of Deranged, Depraved, Drugged Out Brilliance
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1599219697 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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An Insider's look GonzoFan Anyone who has wondered, as most Hunter Thompson fans have, "what it would be like."Be careful what you wish for. This is a great look behind the curtain, warts and all, from a writer who posesses considerable skills of his own and knows where the bodies are buried. Or in this case, where the fragments landed.. Interesting, insider Margaret A. Harrell I like this a lot.Interesting, coherent, one-person view from the inside. He lets us know his perspective as well. Margaret A. Harrell, Hell's Angels copyeditor. A view from inside the Gonzo Headquarters Rory Feehan I have to admit that when I first heard about this book I was a little apprehensive. The amount of ink spilled over the years on Hunter is extensive. Some of the better titles I have enjoyed immensely and I return to them regularly. I cannot say the same for them all however, with one offender in particular annoying me to the point that I fired it into the rubbish bin because it was the best place for it. I guess I am a tough customer to please. Having read everything on Hunter it really takes something special to stand out from the crowd. Thankfully this offering by Jay Cowan more than passes the test.So why exactly does this book add anythi
Thompson led a life of legend. From military sportswriter to roving correspondent for the National Observer, from quasi Hell's Angel to counterculture author and gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson: An Insider's View of Deranged, Depraved, Drugged Out Brilliance tells the remarkable insider's story.. Hunter S
Thompson was like off-stage. THOMPSON is the most cohesive and comprehensive text yet to be written and is well worth the hours.”—Steve Rosen, CurledUp "Imagine Hunter Thompson as your landlord as your next door neighbor. Jay Cowan spent several years living just a few yards away from Hunter and lived to tell this tale. He also shows how this much-misunderstood man was underestimated as a craftsman. With insight and grace, he shows us what Hunter S. All gonzo fans will treasure this monumentally entertaining story.". This book brims with madness and affection, not to mention fear and loathing. “This is by far the most thought-provoking and honest look at the late outlaw journalist…HUNTER S