So I'm watching Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas right now, love the movie and have seen it several times. I've never read any of his books though. What books of his have you read? What is your favorite? I'm going to buy a book or two off amazon, just not sure which ones...
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02-10-2013, 11:22 AM #1Maverick
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Hunter S. Thompson...
"Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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02-10-2013, 11:24 AM #2Chained Dawg
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start with Hell's Angels, take it from there...all are pretty good
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02-10-2013, 11:25 AM #3DS Supporter
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What Z. said...guy was a brilliant mess.
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02-10-2013, 11:27 AM #4Maverick
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Originally Posted by zhukov
"Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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02-10-2013, 11:27 AM #5Maverick
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That's was my first impression. Big time drug addict but a tortured genius Originally Posted by doughhead63
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02-10-2013, 11:30 AM #6Chained Dawg
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his writing career was actually pretty short...quite the nutjob, and a druggie and alkie too
good quote: "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."
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02-10-2013, 11:30 AM #7Anti-Hero
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That would be my advice. Originally Posted by zhukov
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02-10-2013, 11:31 AM #8Still Cruisin
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A true Southern Gent and my greatest hero. If going back to Hells Angels doesn't interest you pick up Kingdom of Fear. You can't go wrong with any of the Good Doctors works. Oscar Zeta Acosta has some great recounts in his books, before the government made him disappear. Gonzo Forever!
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02-10-2013, 11:46 AM #9Coming Soon...
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http://www.amazon.com/Fear-Loathing-.../dp/1439165963
his articles in Rolling Stone were great as well."On a shit-smelling subway, no less. ...I'm dedicated to my art.".....-Bye You
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02-10-2013, 11:51 AM #10Still Cruisin
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Even the stuff he did at Espn.com in his last years was a great read
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There are so few like him...no, that is wrong. There is no one like him...
A true original. Originally Posted by garypagetwo
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02-10-2013, 11:56 AM #12Maverick
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Sounds like someone I could relate to in a way Originally Posted by Markijuano
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02-10-2013, 11:58 AM #13Gonzo Weatherman
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My hero.
Preservation through destruction.
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02-10-2013, 12:00 PM #14Maverick
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Bill Murry plays Thompson in... Where the buffalo roam.. When VHS was the thing I even bought the Tape of it... Very good movie!
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Oh for the wings of any bird other than a battery hen....but that's the spirit of the age!
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02-10-2013, 12:02 PM #15Maverick
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Hells Angels is good
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Guys beyond brilliant. I like Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trail
Rum Diary is awesome. I heard the movie sucks, but I can attest for the book
As most said, Hells Angels is great.
There are also a bunch of essays that are pretty good, as well.
I can honestly say that there isnt a book of his I havent enjoyedWhat is the truth, what is the faithful lasting proof?
What is the central theme to this everlasting spoof?
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02-10-2013, 12:04 PM #17DS Supporter
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You love in the Springs? I was down in Manitou a couple weeks ago Originally Posted by nfbuckeye
What is the truth, what is the faithful lasting proof?
What is the central theme to this everlasting spoof?
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02-10-2013, 12:04 PM #18Coming Soon...
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i forgot about that stuff Originally Posted by Markijuano
you're absolutely right about it."On a shit-smelling subway, no less. ...I'm dedicated to my art.".....-Bye You
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I really liked all his page 2 stuff. It was the perfect combination of Gonzo and sports. Obviously it is not the first place to look for sports news, but great reading all the same Originally Posted by harlock
i forgot about that stuff
you're absolutely right about it.What is the truth, what is the faithful lasting proof?
What is the central theme to this everlasting spoof?
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02-10-2013, 12:12 PM #20Still Cruisin
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And to think it was brought to us by Disney. Tuesday aren't the same Originally Posted by Chigs
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