Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson

Beef Torrey

ISBN 10: 1934110779 / ISBN 13: 9781934110775

Published by University Press Of Mississippi Jun 2008, 2008

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Neuware - In 1971, the outlandish originator of gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) commandeered the international literary limelight with his best-selling, comic masterpiece Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Following his 1966 debut Hell's Angels, Thompson displayed an uncanny flair for inserting himself into the epicenter of major sociopolitical events of our generation. His audacious, satirical, ranting screeds on American culture have been widely read and admired. Whether in books, essays, or collections of his correspondence, his raging and incisive voice and writing style are unmistakable. Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson is the first compilation of selected personal interviews that traces the trajectory of his prolific and much-publicized career. These engaging exchanges reveal Thompson's determination, self-indulgence, energy, outrageous wit, ire, and passions as he discusses his life and work. Beef Torrey is the editor of Conversations with Thomas McGuane and co-editor of the forthcoming Jim Harrison: A Comprehensive Bibliography. Kevin Simonson has been published in SPIN, Rolling Stone, Village Voice, and Hustler.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson
• Publisher: University Press Of Mississippi Jun 2008
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934110779
• ISBN 13: 9781934110775
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 228W x 152H x 19D millimeters 228 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 363 grams

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Synopsis

In 1971, the outlandish originator of gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) commandeered the international literary limelight with his best-selling, comic masterpiece Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Following his 1966 debut Hell's Angels, Thompson displayed an uncanny flair for inserting himself into the epicenter of major sociopolitical events of our generation. His audacious, satirical, ranting screeds on American culture have been widely read and admired. Whether in books, essays, or collections of his correspondence, his raging and incisive voice and writing style are unmistakable.

Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson is the first compilation of selected personal interviews that traces the trajectory of his prolific and much-publicized career. These engaging exchanges reveal Thompson's determination, self-indulgence, energy, outrageous wit, ire, and passions as he discusses his life and work.

About the Authors

Beef Torrey is editor of Conversations with Thomas McGuane and coeditor (with Kevin Simonson) of Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson, (with Liam O. Purdon) of Conversations with Tom Robbins, and (with Gregg Orr) of Jim Harrison: A Comprehensive Bibliography, 1964-2008.

Kevin Simonson has been published in SPIN, Rolling Stone, Village Voice, and Hustler.