Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72

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lukas, July 11, 2008 (view all comments by lukas)
With "Gonzo" in theaters, this is a perfect time to revisit or discover Thompson. Along with "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," this is probably his best, most sustained, & influential work. A wild, messy, impressionistic account of the 1972 campaign, this is far from objective journalism, but it captures a certain noxious, bloody, bitter political atmosphere that is still with us. What's often forgotten is how insightful and lucid Thompson's writing could be, although readers looking for flashes of druggy madness & alcohol fueled rage won't be disappointed. Featuring illustrations by Ralph Steadman.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780446313643

Author:

Thompson, Hunter S.

Publisher:

Warner Books

Location:

New York

Subject:

General

Subject:

Elections

Subject:

Presidents

Subject:

Election

Subject:

1972

Subject:

Political Process - Elections

Subject:

United states

Subject:

Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1972.

Subject:

Biography - General

Edition Number:

Warner Books ed.

Series Volume:

Nr. 121

Publication Date:

19850431

Binding:

Mass Market Paperbound

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

505

Dimensions:

6.83x4.20x1.46 in. .55 lbs.