Issue 22: The Downfall of American Publishing

Covery story by JC Gabel and James Hughes
HUNTER S. THOMPSON: An Oral History
"Long Live the High Priest of Gonzo"

Perfect bound, 120 pages
Includes doublesided fold-out poster by longtime friend and collaborator Ralph Steadman.

Interviews include historian Douglas Brinkley, Sheriff Bob Braudis, wife Anita Thompson, author PJ O'Rourke, ESPN editor John A. Walsh, artist Ralph Steadman, printmaker Tom Benton, writer Craig Vetter, filmmaker Wayne Ewing, and many others.
Bonus feature: Faxes to HST from Keith Richards, James Carville, and Ed Bradley.

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When Hunter Thompson, the Kentucky-born pioneer of gonzo journalism, took his life in February of 2005, several questions remained. While his own writing bulldozed the concept of objective journalism, the best bet for truth was to go straight to the source: the friends, family, and artists who knew him best. This oral history from a dozen acquaintances and loved ones represents Thompson in every stage of his professional career, and hints at the work still needed to be done to preserve the legacy of one of the great satirical writers of the 20th century.

Published Summer 2005.
Interviews conducted by JC Gabel and James Hughes.
Limited quantity available.