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, for the
first time ever, Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have
interviewed the Good Doctor's friends, family, acquaintances
and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant
oral biography. 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, more than 100 members of
Thompson's inner circle bring into vivid focus the life of a
man who was even more complicated, tormented, and talented
than any previous portrait has shown. 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."
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