Hunter S. Thompson
8 SeriesHunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) was an American author and journalist renowned for pioneering Gonzo journalism, a style that merges fiction and nonfiction. His most famous work, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," was adapted into a film by Terry Gilliam in 1998. Thompson took his own life at his compound in 2005.
Hunter S. Thompson debuted as an author in 1966 with "Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs," offering an immersive account of his time spent with the notorious biker gang. His subsequent works include "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1971), a drug-fueled exploration of the American Dream; "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72" (1973), a gonzo journalism take on the presidential election; and "The Great Shark Hunt" (1979), a collection of his writings from the 1960s and 1970s. Thompson's unique style and vivid storytelling continued with "The Curse of Lono" (1983), a surreal account of a Hawaiian trip, and "Generation of Swine" (1988), further cementing his reputation as a pivotal figure in American literature.
