Hunter Stockton Thompson pioneered Gonzo journalism, a unique reporting style where the journalist immerses themselves in the story, often becoming its central character. His writing unflinchingly explores themes of altered states of consciousness, personal freedoms, and a deep skepticism towards authority. Thompson's distinctive voice and iconoclastic approach offered a raw and often satirical perspective on American culture. His work remains influential for its bold narrative techniques and uncompromising exploration of the fringes of society.
In this memoir, Hunter S. Thompson looks back over decades of fast living, hard drinking and sharp writing. It is a story of crazed road trips fuelled by bourbon and black acid, of insane judges and giant porcupines, of girls, guns, explosives and, of course, bikes.