Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Strictly Gonzo


















Notorious, controversial, irreverent and brilliant. These words along with many others describe the extraordinary character of Hunter S. Thompson. Considered one of the best writers of 20th century America, he was respected for uniting his life and career in a way few have ever done before. Credited with creating a new form of documentation known as “Gonzo Journalism,” for many, Thompson’s most celebrated work came in 1971, when he published the drug induced autobiographical novel, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. An author, a storyteller and an icon, Hunter S. Thompson lives on as a hero of counter-culture America. Read more on the Freshjive blog http://blog.freshjive.com/2012/01/strictly-gonzo-the-life-and-work-of-hunter-s-thompson/.

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