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  1. 02-10-2013, 11:22 AM #1
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    Hunter S. Thompson...

    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...
    "Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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  2. 02-10-2013, 11:24 AM #2
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    start with Hell's Angels, take it from there...all are pretty good
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  3. 02-10-2013, 11:25 AM #3
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    What Z. said...guy was a brilliant mess.
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    dough you fucking suck and dawg hates your guts
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  4. 02-10-2013, 11:27 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by zhukov View Post
    start with Hell's Angels, take it from there...all are pretty good
    "Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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  5. 02-10-2013, 11:27 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by doughhead63 View Post
    What Z. said...guy was a brilliant mess.
    That's was my first impression. Big time drug addict but a tortured genius
    "Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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  6. 02-10-2013, 11:30 AM #6
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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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  7. 02-10-2013, 11:30 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by zhukov View Post
    start with Hell's Angels, take it from there...all are pretty good
    That would be my advice.
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  8. 02-10-2013, 11:31 AM #8
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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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  9. 02-10-2013, 11:46 AM #9
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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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  10. 02-10-2013, 11:51 AM #10
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    Even the stuff he did at Espn.com in his last years was a great read
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  11. 02-10-2013, 11:55 AM #11
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    There are so few like him...no, that is wrong. There is no one like him...

    A true original.
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  12. 02-10-2013, 11:56 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Markijuano View Post
    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!
    Sounds like someone I could relate to in a way
    "Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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  13. 02-10-2013, 11:58 AM #13
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    My hero.
    Preservation through destruction.
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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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    You can figure out who posted the best Schmoopy signed reps too. Fucking Cunt started that whole thing, that guy is so fucking funny. http://images.dawgsaloon.com/smilies/jackie-jokeman.gif
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  15. 02-10-2013, 12:02 PM #15
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    Hells Angels is good
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  16. 02-10-2013, 12:03 PM #16
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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 enjoyed
    What is the truth, what is the faithful lasting proof?
    What is the central theme to this everlasting spoof?
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    Quote Originally Posted by nfbuckeye View Post
    My hero.
    You love in the Springs? I was down in Manitou a couple weeks ago
    What is the truth, what is the faithful lasting proof?
    What is the central theme to this everlasting spoof?
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  18. 02-10-2013, 12:04 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Markijuano View Post
    Even the stuff he did at Espn.com in his last years was a great read
    i forgot about that stuff

    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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  19. 02-10-2013, 12:10 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by harlock View Post
    i forgot about that stuff

    you're absolutely right about it.
    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
    What is the truth, what is the faithful lasting proof?
    What is the central theme to this everlasting spoof?
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  20. 02-10-2013, 12:12 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chigs View Post
    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
    And to think it was brought to us by Disney. Tuesday aren't the same
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