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Savage Journey
Hunter S. Thompson and the Weird Road to Gonzo
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- 296 pages
- Reading time
- 11 hours
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Focusing on Hunter S. Thompson's formative years in California, this study explores his pivotal role in the emergence of American counterculture. It highlights his unique perspective and significant contributions to alternative journalism, illustrating how his coverage of American life remains relevant. The narrative positions Thompson as a central figure in postwar culture, akin to Mark Twain, while tracing his evolution leading up to Nixon's resignation. This account culminates in the creation of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," emphasizing his lasting impact on journalism.
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Savage Journey, Peter Richardson
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- 2022
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- Title
- Savage Journey
- Subtitle
- Hunter S. Thompson and the Weird Road to Gonzo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Richardson
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9780520304925
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history, Geography / Topography, Biographies and Thoughts, Journalism
- Description
- Focusing on Hunter S. Thompson's formative years in California, this study explores his pivotal role in the emergence of American counterculture. It highlights his unique perspective and significant contributions to alternative journalism, illustrating how his coverage of American life remains relevant. The narrative positions Thompson as a central figure in postwar culture, akin to Mark Twain, while tracing his evolution leading up to Nixon's resignation. This account culminates in the creation of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," emphasizing his lasting impact on journalism.