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The Right Reverend Hunter Stockton Thompson, Doctor of Divinity, at the Democratic National Convention, NYC, July 15, 1976. (Credit: Brownie Harris/Corbis via Getty Images)
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2020-10-27 23:55
Hunter S. Thompson gives his concession speech. Credit: freakpower.com
As we close in on election day in the most contentious and insane presidential election in living memory, one qu… Read More
2020-10-27 14:43
I had the honour of appearing at the Las Vegas Book Festival this year to discuss the legacy of Hunter S. Thompson, alongside Hunter’s son Juan F. Thompson who is the author of Stories… Read More
2020-09-12 21:55
Just learned that a book I contributed to won two awards. American Political Humor: Masters of Satire and Their Impact on U.S. Policy and Culture was published last year and won the 2020 Out… Read More
2020-09-12 19:54
I was delighted to participate in this two hour panel discussion on The Hell’s Angels Letters with some of the best experts out there on Hunter S. Thompson. Here’s the lowdown… Read More
2020-08-28 11:20
By Margaret HarrellI was honoured to recently contribute an essay to this fascinating new book by Margaret Harrell, alongside William McKeen, author of the excellent Thompson biography Outla… Read More
2020-05-02 17:22
WOODY CREEK,ASPEN,CO, – OCTOBER 12: Hunter Thompson aka Hunter S Thompson aka Gonzo Journalist at his ranch sitting in his kitchen which he also used as an office on October 12, 1990 i… Read More
2020-02-24 00:31
Was delighted to give a guest lecture via Skype on Hunter S. Thompson with Professor Andrea Billups as part of her Feature Writing class in the School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Wes… Read More
2020-02-23 23:26
Had a great time on the Edge of Reality podcast with Charles Rivers recently. We talked everything from how and why I did a PhD on Hunter, Hunter’s legacy, the state of American polit… Read More
2020-02-23 22:54
Hunter S. Thompson, October 12, 1990.Paul Harris / Getty Images
Had a really enjoyable chat with Genevieve Walker of GQ Magazine before Christmas for an article that she was writing about… Read More
2020-02-20 18:35
Photo Credit: David Hiser (see bottom of post for more details)
Hard to believe that today marks the 15th anniversary of Hunter’s death. I was studying at Regis University in Denver… Read More
2020-02-19 21:30
The real power in America is held by a fast-emerging new Oligarchy of pimps and preachers who see no need for Democracy or fairness or even trees, except maybe the ones in their own yards… Read More
2019-11-26 21:40
Exciting Gonzo news from the newly launched Hunter Gatherers Podcast. Set up to share stories about Hunter S. Thompson from those that knew him as a friend and worked with him, the podcast… Read More
2019-08-19 22:33
Hi All,
Well what can I say, Gonzofest 2019 was an absolutely amazing experience. I’m still recovering from the experience and have loads of things to share. First up I just want to sh… Read More
2019-04-22 20:53
Hi all,
The site is currently undergoing a major overhaul. During this period you may find that numerous site elements are missing or not working (links etc)
The old design served me well fo… Read More
2019-03-09 21:46
Delighted to contribute a chapter on Hunter S. Thompson to this forthcoming two-volume set which will be published in October 2019.
From the publisher:
This two-volume set surveys the prof… Read More
2018-10-03 22:38
A collection of over 180 letters by Hunter S. Thompson recently went up for auction in Los Angeles but failed to meet the reserve of $110,000.
Nate D. Sanders Auctions posted a detailed brea… Read More
2018-02-27 23:16
Reposting from LibraryJournal
Together with the Louisville Public Library and BiblioBoard, We’re celebrating the national expansion of the GonzoFest Literary Contest &m&hell…Read More
2017-05-15 14:07
Hi folks,
Here is a review of the recent performance of The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved which took place at Town Hall New York on May 5th last. Many thanks to Peter Knox for send… Read More
2017-05-08 14:33
Hi folks,
Just spotted this updated listing on Amazon.com. It carries a release date of June 1st 2017.
From the details in the listing it looks like a very interesting book! If anyone can h… Read More
2017-05-03 21:54
Friday, May 5, 2017 • 8:00pm
The Town Hall Presents
Hunter S. Thompson’s
THE KENTUCKY DERBY IS DECADENT AND DEPRAVED
with Tim Robbins & special guests Brad Hall & Ch… Read More
2017-04-19 20:42
Boom California have published an excellent essay by Peter Richardson on Hunter S. Thompson’s formative years in California and how his time there shaped his development of Gonzo Journ… Read More
2015-08-03 20:29
Ask any person familiar with Hunter S. Thompson to name the first thing they think of upon hearing his name and you will get the full gamut of responses – from literary legend to hell… Read More
2015-07-18 21:17
Today is The Good Doctor’s Birthday. He would have been 78.
His voice and insight continues to be badly missed by people all over the world. What starnge times we live in today, it wou… Read More
2015-02-20 22:37
In my own country I am in a far-off land
I am strong but have no force or power
I win all yet remain a loser
At break of day I say goodnight
When I lie down I have a great fear
Of Falling
… Read More
2014-01-12 16:52
Hi folks,
First of all a belated Happy New Year to you all! Lets hope 2014 is a good one to everybody.
I know updates have been few and far between in recent months, which is due to the amou… Read More
2013-08-15 21:15
Fear and Loathing in Los Angeles
Saturday, August 24–Saturday, September 14, 2013
Subtlety is really the hallmark of my art.
– Hunter S. Thompson
BOA/SOA Art Gallery i… Read More
2013-01-28 14:56
Hi guys,
First post of 2013 and a long overdue one at that! Some of you will recall the review I posted a while back of Thomas Benton: Artist/Activist by DJ Watkins which I thoroughly r… Read More
2012-10-21 13:25
Of all the men that have run for president in the twentieth century, only George McGovern truly understood what a monument America could be to the human race. – Hunter S… Read More
2012-07-18 21:59
I always figured I would live on the margins of society, part of a very small Outlaw segment.
– Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (July 18, 1937 – Feb 20, 2005)
The Outsider&rs&helli…Read More
2012-07-13 22:23
An unabridged live reading of “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: a Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream” By Hunter S. Thompson
Aspen— Hunter S. Thompson very m… Read More
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