Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist, 1968-1

Description: Fear and Loathing in America by Hunter S. Thompson, Douglas Brinkley Letters spanning the years between 1968 and 1976 highlight the authors biting wit, scary powers of observation, and encounters with such notables as Jimmy Carter, Tom Wolfe, and Kurt Vonnegut. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the king of "Gonzo" journalism and bestselling author who brought you Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas comes another astonishing volume of letters by Hunter S. Thompson. Brazen, incisive, and outrageous as ever, this second volume of Thompsons private correspondence is the highly anticipated follow-up to The Proud Highway. When that first book of letters appeared in 1997, Time pronounced it "deliriously entertaining"; Rolling Stone called it "brilliant beyond description"; and The New York Times celebrated its "wicked humor and bracing political conviction." Spanning the years between 1968 and 1976, these never-before-published letters show Thompson building his legend: running for sheriff in Aspen, Colorado; creating the seminal road book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; twisting political reporting to new heights for Rolling Stone; and making sense of it all in the landmark Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72. To read Thompsons dispatches from these years--addressed to the authors friends, enemies, editors, and creditors, and such notables as Jimmy Carter, Tom Wolfe, and Kurt Vonnegut--is to read a raw, revolutionary eyewitness account of one of the most exciting and pivotal eras in American history. Author Biography Hunter S. Thompson was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. His books include Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72, Screwjack, Kingdom of Fear, The Great Shark Hunt, Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone, Hells Angels, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. He died in February 2005. Review Christopher Buckley The New York Times Book Review Reading Hunter Thompson is like using gasoline for aftershave -- bracing. Long Description Brazen, incisive, and outrageous as ever, Hunter S. Thompson is back with another astonishing volume of his private correspondence, the highly anticipated follow-up toThe Proud Highway.When that first book of letters appeared in 1997,Timepronounced it "deliriously entertaining";Rolling Stonecalled it "brilliant beyond description"; andThe New York Timescelebrated its "wicked humor and bracing political conviction."Spanning the years between 1968 and 1976, these never-before-published letters show Thompson building his legend: running for sheriff in Aspen, Colorado; creating the seminal road bookFear and Loathing in Las Vegas;twisting political reporting to new heights forRolling Stone;and making sense of it all in the landmarkFear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72.To read Thompsons dispatches from these years -- addressed to the authors friends, enemies, editors, and creditors, and such notables as Jimmy Carter, Tom Wolfe, and Kurt Vonnegut -- is to read a raw, revolutionary eyewitness account of one of the most exciting and pivotal eras in American history. Review Quote Christopher BuckleyThe New York Times Book ReviewReading Hunter Thompson is like using gasoline for aftershave -- bracing. Details ISBN0684873168 Author Douglas Brinkley Short Title FEAR & LOATHING IN AMER Pages 784 Publisher Simon & Schuster Series Gonzo Letters Language English ISBN-10 0684873168 ISBN-13 9780684873169 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Series Number 02 Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Residence Aspen, CO, US Birth 1937 Death 2005 DOI 10.1604/9780684873169 Edited by Brinkley, Douglas Imprint Simon & Schuster Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2001-12-04 NZ Release Date 2001-12-04 US Release Date 2001-12-04 UK Release Date 2001-12-04 Publication Date 2001-12-04 Subtitle The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist, 1968-1976 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8336515;

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