Ian Thompson

Advantages: Original, challenging,gripping, good literary flow
Disadvantages: Disturbing, graphic and offensive

...Author: Hunter S Thompson Publisher: Simon and Schuster Date of Publish: December 2000 Genre: Fiction/ Short Stories No of Pages: 64 Hardback RRP: £15.00 Amazon Price: £10.20 ***Who is Hunter Thompson*** Thompson was one of the controversial American greats who chose to write about subjects many avoided in a candid and honest manner which most shied away from in fear of offending. The difference between Thompson and other authors is that Thompson genuinely didn't care who he offended. Thompson started writing for a number newspapers and magazines, later joining the ranks of Playboy and Rolling Stone. These commissions, particularly his work with Rolling Stone would go on to propel Thompson into the fully-fledged world of Gonzo Journalism of which he was the founder, creator and the ruling king. His first published book was an account... Read review

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Advantages: Touching, honest account from incredible people
Disadvantages: None

...A large chunk of my review is taken up by an introduction to the authors and Hunter Thompson simply because without knowing even this limited amount of information about them, the review becomes pointless. Authors: Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour with Introduction written by Johnny Depp Date of Publish: November 2007 Genre: Biography Number of Pages: 496 Hardback RRP: £18.99 Hardback Amazon Price: £13.99 Some of you may have read previous reviews of mine which relate to Hunter S Thompson. Some of you may be getting bored of reading about him. Some of you, may actually find my thoughts on Gonzo: The Life of Hunter S Thompson a valuable insight into the man behind not only a number of critically acclaimed literary successes, but also the man behind the conception of the new style, new era, new view that was Gonzo. What makes Wenner... Read review

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Advantages: Detatched hilarity
Disadvantages: Very bizzare ramblings, confusing

...This neat size little book begins with a grim insight into the recent 911 tragedy, refering to the towers as being reduced to bloody smolders of rubble. The main Gonzo piece Is one typical of Thompsons insane ventures, driving for ages feeling crisp and wise, head loaded with chemical intospective. With a dangerously weird prank in mind, The Dr. packs an elk heart, frozen fresh from Owl farm, and with a brace of explosions and the sound of squeeling pigs surrounding, he slumps the still bleeding muscle onto the neighbouring actors doorstep. Feeling spooked and embarassed at the reality of his act, Thompson flees back to Woody Creek in seach of refuge, only to be aprehended by Nicholson himself the following morning. A must-read for any Gonzo fan, as this book offers a tidy packet of tricks often unavailable in his other pieces.... Read review

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