Synopsis
A biography of the journalist who was the inspiration for Doonesbury's Uncle Duke features material culled from interviews with family, friends, ex-lovers, and such figures as Tom McGuane, George McGovern, Gay Talese, and others. 60,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo. Tour.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
Freelancer Carroll, who apparently debauched with the legendary gonzo journalist, recounts her experiences here in the precious, faux gonzo voice of a semi-fictionalized alter ego, Laetitia Snap ("Truth being excusable in a Biographer . . ."). She intersperses her Thompson escapades with an oral biography, assembling quotes rather than crafting a narrative. Carroll's interviewees--including Thompson's brother, mother, ex-girlfriend, ex-wife, colleagues, even George McGovern--offer many interesting observations on her subject's alienated youth, writing style, celebrityhood, behavior and journalistic influence. "He's both ultimately sane and crazy," declares one friend. Paul Perry's Fear and Loathing: The Strange and Terrible Saga of Hunter S. Thompson (Nonfiction Forecasts, Nov. 16) is a more coherent biography; also, although Perry had fewer sources than Carroll, he had one she didn't: Thompson's sidekick illustrator Ralph Steadman. First serial to Esquire.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Hunter : The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson
Stock Image
Hunter: Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR002600438
Buy Used
US$ 17.60
Shipping:
US$ 7.35
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Hunter: Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003488787
Buy Used
US$ 17.60
Shipping:
US$ 7.35
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Hunter: Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hunter: Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780671712051
Buy Used
US$ 19.35
Shipping:
US$ 6.55
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Hunter: Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780671712051
Buy Used
US$ 19.36
Shipping:
US$ 9.16
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Hunter: Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 5021767
Buy Used
US$ 20.73
Shipping:
US$ 20.99
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available