Hunter S. Thompson: An Insider’s View of Deranged, Depraved, Drugged Out Brilliance, Cowan, Jay. Published by The Lyon’s Press, USA, 2009. First Edition. 8vo up to 9½” tall. 252pp., illustrated. Black textured boards with red gilt titles, black endpapers. Volume is in unread condition, unclipped jacket has very light shelf wear.
From quasi Hell’s Angel to counterculture author and Gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson led a life of legend. This remarkable book focuses on his most productive (and profligate) period. By a highly regarded author who knew him intimately, it takes us from Thompson’s earliest, improbable success to his gradual, heartbreaking decline. Featuring previously unpublished color photos, this book provides the most compelling and readable portrait to date of one of America’s most extraordinary personalities.
