Introduction by Johnny Depp (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Few American lives are stranger, more action-packed, or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Louisville, Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channeling his energy and insight into such landmark works as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - and his singular and provocative style challenged and revolutionized writing.Now, for the first time ever, Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have interviewed the Good Doctor's friends, family, acquaintances and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant oral biography. From Hell's Angels leader Sonny Barger to Ralph Steadman to Jack Nicholson to Jimmy Buffett to Pat Buchanan to Marilyn Manson and Thompson's two wives, son, and longtime personal assistant, more than 100 members of Thompson's inner circle bring into vivid focus the life of a man who was even more complicated, tormented, and talented than any previous portrait has shown. It's all here in its uncensored glory: the creative frenzies, the love affairs, the drugs and booze and guns and explosives and, ultimately, the tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, "Buy the ticket, take the ride.".…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 512 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. Creasing to spine. No signatures.; Paperback reprint. xxiv, 467, [5 (blank)] pages + plates. Page dimensions: 233 x 152mm. Short reminisences by many people. "Few American lives are stranger or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channelling his energy into such landmark works as FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS - and his provocative style revolutionised writing.Now, for the first time ever, Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have interviewed Thompson's friends, family and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant oral biography. From Hell's Angels leader Sonny Barger, to Ralph Steadman, to Jack Nicholson, more than 100 members of Thompson's inner circle bring into vivid focus the life of a man who was more complicated and talented than any previous portrait has shown. It's all here: the creative frenzies, the love affairs, the drugs, booze and guns, and, ultimately, the tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, 'Buy the ticket, take the ride.'" Very Good No dust jacket as issued.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition 2007. Hardback. 24x16cm. Clean & tight book. No inscriptions. Flat pages. Jacket has a little edge wear. Front flap is priced: £18. Jacket is now under clear removable covers. Dispatched Royal Mail First Class with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref R-ZK.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. limited edition. 289 pages. 15.45x12.10x2.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 512 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.