Bibliograph

Gonzo, the life of Hunter S. Thompson : an oral biography, by Jann S. Wenner and Corey Seymour ; introduction by Johnny Depp

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Gonzo, the life of Hunter S. Thompson : an oral biography, by Jann S. Wenner and Corey Seymour ; introduction by Johnny Depp

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gonzo

Oclc number

227018418

Responsibility statement

by Jann S. Wenner and Corey Seymour ; introduction by Johnny Depp

Sub title

the life of Hunter S. Thompson : an oral biography

Summary

Few American lives are stranger, more action-packed, or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Louisville, Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channeling his energy and insight into such landmark works as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas--and his singular and provocative style challenged and revolutionized writing. Now, two of his colleagues have interviewed the Good Doctor's friends, family, acquaintances and colleagues, from Hell's Angels leader Sonny Barger to Ralph Steadman to Jack Nicholson to Jimmy Buffett to Pat Buchanan to Marilyn Manson and Thompson's two wives, son, and longtime personal assistant, and woven their memories into an oral biography. It's all here in its uncensored glory: the creative frenzies, the love affairs, the drugs and booze and guns and explosives and, ultimately, the tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, "Buy the ticket, take the ride."--From publisher description

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