Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72: On the Campaign Trail '72 by Hunter

Description: Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72 by Hunter S. Thompson The best, the fastest, the hippest and the most unorthodox account ever published of the US presidential electoral process in all its madness and corruption. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The best, the fastest, the hippest and the most unorthodox account ever published of the US presidential electoral process in all its madness and corruption. In 1972 Hunter S. Thompson, the creator and king of Gonzo journalism, covered the US presidential campaign for Rolling Stone magazine alongside the establishment newsmen of Washington. The result is a classic piece of subversive reportage and a fantastic ride on the rollercoaster of Hunters uniquely savage imagination. In his own words, written years before Watergate: It is Nixon himself who represents that dark, venal and incurably violent side of the American character almost every other country in the world has learned to fear and despise. Notes Satirical novel, again first published in the 1970s, of the US presidential electoral process. Author Biography Hunter S. Thompson is incomparably the most celebrated exponent of the New Journalism. His books include Hells Angels, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72 and Generation of Swine.Ralph Steadman is one of Britains best-known cartoonists and illustrators. His books include I, Leonardo and the bestselling illustrated Animal Farm. Review The best stuff on the campaign Ive read anywhere. Nicholas Von Hoffman, Washington Post Obscene, horrid, repellent ! driving, urgent, candid, searing ! a fascinating, compelling book! New York Post Hunter S. Thompson is the most creatively crazy and vulnerable of the New Journalists. His books are brilliant and honorable and valuable ! the literary equivalent of Cubism: all rules are broken. Kurt Vonnegut Jr Gaze in awe ! Hunter Thompson does in his own mad way betray a profound democratic concern for the polity. And in its own mad way, its darned refreshing. New York Times Shocks you into laughter. Detroit Free Press Unnerving! Newsweek Promotional A revealing memoir from inside the Oval Office Long Description The best, the fastest, the hippest and the most unorthodox account ever published of the US presidential electoral process in all its madness and corruption. In 1972 Hunter S. Thompson, the creator and king of Gonzo journalism, covered the US presidential campaign for Rolling Stone magazine alongside the establishment newsmen of Washington. The result is a classic piece of subversive reportage and a fantastic ride on the rollercoaster of Hunters uniquely savage imagination. In his own words, written years before Watergate: It is Nixon himself who represents that dark, venal and incurably violent side of the American character almost every other country in the world has learned to fear and despise. Review Quote The best stuff on the campaign Ive read anywhere.Nicholas Von Hoffman, Washington Post Obscene, horrid, repellent ... driving, urgent, candid, searing ... a fascinating, compelling book!New York Post Hunter S. Thompson is the most creatively crazy and vulnerable of the New Journalists. His books are brilliant and honorable and valuable ... the literary equivalent of Cubism: all rules are broken.Kurt Vonnegut Jr Gaze in awe ... Hunter Thompson does in his own mad way betray a profound democratic concern for the polity. And in its own mad way, its darned refreshing.New York Times Shocks you into laughter.Detroit Free Press Unnerving!Newsweek Feature * A satirical novel that is as prescient today as when it was first written in 1972 * Hunter S. Thompson is a cult figure to generations of readers, all of whom will welcome this reissue of a modern classic * Includes a fascinating PS section with exclusive new material placing the book in its historical and aesthetic context. Description for Sales People The best, the fastest, the hippest and the most unorthodox account ever published of the US presidential electoral process in all its madness and corruption. In 1972 Hunter S. Thompson, the creator and king of Gonzo journalism, covered the US presidential campaign for Rolling Stone magazine alongside the establishment newsmen of Washington. The result is a classic piece of subversive reportage and a fantastic ride on the rollercoaster of Hunters uniquely savage imagination. In his own words, written years before Watergate: It is Nixon himself who represents that dark, venal and incurably violent side of the American character almost every other country in the world has learned to fear and despise. * A satirical novel that is as prescient today as when it was first written in 1972 * Hunter S. Thompson is a cult figure to generations of readers, all of whom will welcome this reissue of a modern classic * Includes a fascinating PS section with exclusive new material placing the book in its historical and aesthetic context. Details ISBN0007204485 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2005 ISBN-10 0007204485 ISBN-13 9780007204489 Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-04-04 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 324.9730924 Author Hunter S. Thompson Media Book Pages 512 Replaces 9780006547846 Series Harper Perennial Modern Classics Language English Short Title Fear and Loathing Subtitle On the Campaign Trail 72 UK Release Date 2005-04-04 Illustrator Sean Qualls Birth 1949 Affiliation San Diego State University Position Professor of English Qualifications Ph.D. Alternative 9780006547846 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-07-28 NZ Release Date 2005-05-05 Imprint HarperPerennial We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160753198;

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