Author: | Jules Okapi | ISBN: | 9781452355672 |
Publisher: | White Sun Press | Publication: | September 17, 2012 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Jules Okapi |
ISBN: | 9781452355672 |
Publisher: | White Sun Press |
Publication: | September 17, 2012 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
Drug-crazed, iconic, outrageous--Hunter S. Thompson’s own reputation as the rock star writer of the 1970s obscured the meaning behind much of his work, even for many of his fans. An essay on Hunter S. Thompson as a journalist, and the implications and intention behind his style of “gonzo journalism” on current day media…as well as what set him apart.
Drug-crazed, iconic, outrageous--Hunter S. Thompson’s own reputation as the rock star writer of the 1970s obscured the meaning behind much of his work, even for many of his fans. An essay on Hunter S. Thompson as a journalist, and the implications and intention behind his style of “gonzo journalism” on current day media…as well as what set him apart.