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From The King Of Gonzo Journalism And Bestselling Author Who Brought You Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas Comes Another Astonishing Volume Of Letters By Hunter S. Thompson.Brazen, Incisive, And Outrageous As Ever, This Second Volume Of Thompsons Private Correspondence Is The Highly Anticipated Followup To The Proud Highway. When That First Book Of Letters Appeared In 1997, Time Pronounced It 'Deliriously Entertaining'; Rolling Stone Called It 'Brilliant Beyond Description'; And The New York Times Celebrated Its 'Wicked Humor And Bracing Political Conviction.'Spanning The Years Between 1968 And 1976, These Neverbeforepublished Letters Show Thompson Building His Legend: Running For Sheriff In Aspen, Colorado; Creating The Seminal Road Book Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas; Twisting Political Reporting To New Heights For Rolling Stone; And Making Sense Of It All In The Landmark Fear And Loathing On The Campaign Trail '72. To Read Thompson'S Dispatches From These Yearsaddressed To The Author'S Friends, Enemies, Editors, And Creditors, And Such Notables As Jimmy Carter, Tom Wolfe, And Kurt Vonnegutis To Read A Raw, Revolutionary Eyewitness Account Of One Of The Most Exciting And Pivotal Eras In American History.
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- Q: What is 'Fear and Loathing in America' about? A: 'Fear and Loathing in America' is a collection of letters by Hunter S. Thompson that offers insights into his life and thoughts during a pivotal time in American history, specifically from 1968 to 1976.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Fear and Loathing in America' is Hunter S. Thompson, a renowned journalist known for his unique style of Gonzo journalism.
- Q: When was 'Fear and Loathing in America' published? A: 'Fear and Loathing in America' was published on December 4, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fear and Loathing in America' have? A: The book contains 784 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Fear and Loathing in America' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a sequel to another work? A: Yes, 'Fear and Loathing in America' is the highly anticipated follow-up to Thompson's earlier work, 'The Proud Highway'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the letters? A: The letters explore themes of political activism, journalism, and personal anecdotes from Thompson's life, providing a raw perspective on American society during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the letters? A: Yes, the letters include correspondence with notable figures such as Jimmy Carter, Tom Wolfe, and Kurt Vonnegut.
- Q: Is there an introduction by another author? A: Yes, the book features a new introduction by Jon Lee Anderson, an award-winning author and staff writer at The New Yorker.
- Q: What can readers expect from Thompson's writing style in this book? A: Readers can expect Thompson's characteristic brazen, incisive, and outrageous writing style, filled with humor and political commentary.