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Savage journey : Hunter S. Thompson and the weird road to gonzo

by Peter Richardson

An examination of Hunter S. Thompson's literary development and the influence of the San Francisco counterculture on his work. This study traces his transition to Gonzo journalism and analyses his distinctive style and political impact.

Accession 20854 ISBN 9780520304925 Publisher —
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