![]() Thompson's razor-sharp insight and crystal clarity capture the crazy, hypocritical, degenerate, and redeeming aspects of the explosive and colorful '60s and '70s. From this essay a new journalistic movement sprang which would change the shape of American letters. ![]() ![]() ![]() Thompson piece to be dubbed "gonzo" - "The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved," which appeared in Scanlan's Monthly in 1970. Ranging in date from the National Observer days to the era of Rolling Stone, The Great Shark Hunt offers myriad, highly charged entries, including the first Hunter S. These essays offer brilliant commentary and outrageous humor, in signature Thompson style. Originally published in 1979 as Gonzo Papers, Vol. From Private Thompson in trouble with the air force, to the devastating portrait of the ageing Muhammad Ali. Thompson’s largest and, arguably, most important work, covering Nixon to napalm, Las Vegas to Watergate, Carter to cocaine. The Great Shark Hunt is a book by Hunter S. Thompson's largest and, arguably, most important work, covering Nixon to napalm, Las Vegas to Watergate, Carter to cocaine. Here, in one chunky volume, is the best of gonzo. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with a small chip to the front panel and some light wear and tear. The Great Shark Hunt Strange Tales from a Strange Time.įirst edition. ![]()
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