The Gonzo Way: A Celebration of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson [Hardcover]

Anita Thompson (Author), Douglas Brinkley (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2007

Anita Thompson pays tribute to her late husband as a writer and as a citizen, through her own words and those of who knew him best. With elegant prose and entertaining anecdotes, she reveals a Hunter Thompson who was much more than a mere embodiment of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a must for Thompson fans...a volume that proved more moving and inspiring than was perhaps expected." -- Ohioana Quarterly, Spring 2008

"...a thoroughly readable account of Thompson's philosophy and final years." -- The Sunday Times (UK), March 23, 2008

"...an excellent and informative read and one that will give you a new and possibly surprising perspective on Thompson." -- The Aspen Times, February 2, 2008

...a small...insightful book [about] what Anita learned from Hunter, specifically how to live life without letting fear get the best of you. -- Village Voice, August 14, 2007

The Gonzo Way, [is] a slim, well-written tribute by Anita Thompson to her late husband. -- Rocky Mountain News, July 27, 2007

a "How to live life to it's fullest / Guide to being yourself" ...[it is a guide] to experience life the gonzo way. -- LAist, August 10, 2007

From the Publisher

"So much for Objective Journalism. Don't bother to look for it here--not under any byline of mine; or anyone else that I can think of. ... The phrase itself is a pompous contradiction in terms." --Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72. On Feb. 21, 2005 Hunter S. Thompson, constable of counterculture, founder of Gonzo journalism, died. In The Gonzo Way, Anita Thompson, Hunter's widow and assistant, reflects upon his legacy and the effect of his departure on the Gonzo journalism movement.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing; First Edition/First Printing edition (August 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555916228
• ISBN-13: 978-1555916220
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #879,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anita Thompson began working as Hunter's assistant in 1999. In 2000, she moved in and three years later they were married. Today, she is the publisher of The Woody Creeker magazine and is helping to edit Hunter's book Polo Is My Life, among other projects. She continues to work in Hunter's stead and live on Owl Farm in the little town of Woody Creek outside of Aspen, Colorado. Visit Owl Farm through Anita's blog about Hunter and her life now in Woody Creek.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet, March 12, 2008

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This review is from: The Gonzo Way: A Celebration of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (Hardcover)

This is a very short and simple insight in to Hunter S. Thompson's lifestyle written by his wife. It is an interesting enough read. Definitely lacks the originallity and verve of a work authored by Thomspson.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rules to live by, August 8, 2007

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Mark D. Barker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gonzo Way: A Celebration of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (Hardcover)

In her touching tribute The Gonzo Way, Anita Thompson beautifully exposes intimate details of her husband's life and passions through poignant personal accounts and anecdotes from those who knew him best. This wonderfully written book uses Hunter's life as an example of the true significance of learning, fun, family, friends and love to a life well lived. In short, The Gonzo Way reminds each of us of what's important - and like the Good Doctor - I only wish it had gone on longer.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great read for HST fans old and new alike, July 29, 2007

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Jon K. Williams (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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Anita Thompson's celebration of her late husband's life is a real delight to read. The Gonzo Way is a thoughtful, consistently entertaining analysis of what inspired this larger-than-life figure. No one is better suited to write such a book than the doctor's wife, Anita, and she draws liberally and judiciously from his works to give us a rich and nuanced portrait of a man so often and famously caricatured. In this way her book is both a volume that old fans will want to own, to enhance their understanding of HST and his life, and a book that those just discovering HST would appreciate as a guide to the life and philosophy of a towering figure of American letters.