Today is the 50th anniversary of the publication of Hunter S. Thompson’s landmark “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” originally…
Fifty years ago today, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” was first published on the pages of Rolling Stone. Neither…
Hunter S. Thompson is one of those literary figures who, like the Beat Generation writers, divides opinion. His controversial books…
This article first appeared in Beatdom #17. A little over 10 years ago—February 20, 2005—“gonzo” journalist, Hunter S. Thompson, stuck…
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is now generally considered…
Ruben Salazar was killed by a police officer on August 29, 1970. The journalist was killed in unusual circumstances on…
Review by Jamie Pinnock Over a decade following his psychedelic explosion onto the silver-screen as Raoul Duke in Fear and…
by Rory Feehan “He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a…
A discussion of the impact of the Beat Generation and Gonzo Journalism on poor writing.
Illustration Isaac Bonan Words by David S. Wills From Beatdom #7. Music has always been a matter of Energy…
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