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Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72
---- ''Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72'' is a collection of articles covering the 1972 presidential campaign serialized in ''Rolling Stone'' magazine and later released as a book, written by gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson and illustrated by Ralph Steadman. The book focuses almost exclusively on the Democratic Party's primaries and the breakdown of the party as it splits between the different candidates, including the manic maneuvering of the George McGovern campaign during... More »
The Great Shark Hunt
''The Great Shark Hunt'' is a book by Hunter S. Thompson. Originally published in 1979 as ''Gonzo Papers, Vol. 1: The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time'', the book is a roughly 600-page collection of Thompson's essays from the mid-1960s to the end of the 1970s, following the rise of the author's own gonzo journalism style as he moved from Air Force and sports beat-writing to straight-ahead political commentary. It is the first of four volumes in the ''Gonzo Papers'' series. More »
The Curse of Lono
The Curse of Lono is a book by Hunter S. Thompson describing his experiences in Hawaii in 1980. Originally published in 1983, the book was only in print for a short while. Until 2005, when the book was republished, ''The Curse of Lono'' was unknown to many fans, and therefore was highly collectable. In 2005 it was re-released as a limited edition. Only 1000 copies were produced, each one being signed by the author and artist Ralph Steadman. Due to Steadman's popularity the book contained a... More »
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (novel)
''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream'' is a novel by Hunter S. Thompson, illustrated by Ralph Steadman. Because of its roots in autobiographical incidents, the book is often considered a roman à clef. The story follows its protagonist, Raoul Duke, and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, as they descend on Las Vegas to chase the American Dream through a drug-induced haze. The novel first appeared as a two-part series in ''Rolling Stone'' magazine in... More »
Hells Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
''Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs'' is a book written by Hunter S. Thompson, first published in 1966 by Random House. It was widely lauded for its up-close and uncompromising look at the Hell's Angels motorcycle club, during a time when the gang was highly feared and accused of numerous criminal activities. ''The New York Times'' described Thompson's portrayal as "a world most of us would never dare encounter". More »
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