While Hunter S. Thompson has undoubtedly become a legend all his own, as a writer he most certainly read tons of books from fellow authors and influences. Here, I’m going to provide you a list of ten books which Hunter has read, reviewed and/or enjoyed, which I discovered upon reading his novels like Proud Highway ...
“Pulphead” is John Jeremiah Sullivan’s 2011 novel, featuring 14 essays of his firsthand experiences, ranging from a Christian rock festival to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to Axl Rose to “The Real World” to his brother’s near-death electrocution. Perhaps the chapters I enjoyed most had to do with music-related topics. He speaks respectfully but ...
The clenched red fist, made symmetrical by a second thumb, towered 153-feet above the mourners below. The fist clasped a multi-colored flashing button which battled the full moon to light up the Colorado landscape. As a troupe of Japanese drummers finished their choreographed performance, the guests passed flutes of champagne and gazed skyward. At 8:46, ...
In the annals of popular journalism, no one has done as much as Hunter S. Thompson to revolutionize and create controversy in this institution. His unique methodology and unorthodox stories have been generally labeled as “gonzo” journalism which is noted because it “blurs the distinction between fact and fiction,” as noted in Contemporary Literary Criticism. ...
