Savage Journey: Hunter S. Thompson and the Weird Road to Gonzo by Peter Richards

Description: Savage Journey by Peter Richardson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A superbly crafted study of Hunter S. Thompsons literary formation, achievement, and continuing relevance. Savage Journey is a "supremely crafted" study of Hunter S. Thompsons literary formation and achievement. Focusing on Thompsons influences, development, and unique model of authorship, Savage Journey argues that his literary formation was largely a San Francisco story. During the 1960s, Thompson rode with the Hells Angels, explored the San Francisco counterculture, and met talented editors who shared his dissatisfaction with mainstream journalism. Peter Richardson traces Thompsons transition during this time from New Journalist to cofounder of Gonzo journalism. He also endorses Thompsons later claim that he was one of the best writers using the English language as both a musical instrument and a political weapon. Although Thompsons political commentary was often hyperbolic, Richardson shows that much of it was also prophetic. Fifty years after the publication of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and more than a decade after his death, Thompsons celebrity continues to obscure his literary achievement. This book refocuses our understanding of that achievement by mapping Thompsons influences, probing the development of his signature style, and tracing the reception of his major works. It concludes that Thompson was not only a gifted journalist, satirist, and media critic, but also the most distinctive American voice in the second half of the twentieth century. Author Biography Peter Richardson has written critically acclaimed books about the Grateful Dead, the iconic rock band; Ramparts magazine, the legendary San Francisco muckraker; and Carey McWilliams, the radical author, journalist, and editor of The Nation magazine. Details ISBN 0520395638 ISBN-13 9780520395633 Title Savage Journey Author Peter Richardson Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 296 Publisher University of California Press GE_Item_ID:142039479; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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