by Corey Seymour (Author), Corey Seymour (Author), Johnny Depp (Introduction), Jann S. Wenner (Author)
Few American lives are stranger or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channelling his energy into such landmark works as FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS - and his provocative style revolutionised writing. Now, for the first time ever, Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have interviewed Thompson's friends, family and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant oral biography. From Hell's Angels leader Sonny Barger, to Ralph Steadman, to Jack Nicholson, more than 100 members of Thompson's inner circle bring into vivid focus the life of a man who was more complicated and talented than any previous portrait has shown. It's all here: the creative frenzies, the love affairs, the drugs, booze and guns, and, ultimately, the tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, "Buy the ticket, take the ride."
Format: Paperback
Pages: 496
Publisher: Sphere
Published: 01 Nov 2007
ISBN 10: 1847441912
ISBN 13: 9781847441911
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Jann Wenner is the founder, owner and editor of Rolling Stone magazine, and was one of Thompson's closest friends.
Corey Seymour is a writer and editor who came to know Hunter S. Thompson whilst working as his assistant at Rolling Stone.