Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 Anniversary Edition Contributor(s): Thompson, Hunter S. (Author), Knoxville, Johnny (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1451691572 ISBN-13: 9781451691573 Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch |
Dewey: 324.973 |
LCCN: 2012372223 |
Physical Information: 1.32" H x 5.56" W x 8.46" L (0.96 lbs) 512 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1970's |
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 07/01/2012 pg. 28 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From the legendary journalist and creator of "Gonzo" journalism, Hunter S. Thompson comes the bestselling critical look at Nixon and McGovern's 1972 presidential election. Forty years after its original publication, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 remains a cornerstone of American political journalism and one of the bestselling campaign books of all time. Hunter S. Thompson's searing account of the battle for the 1972 presidency--from the Democratic primaries to the eventual showdown between George McGovern and Richard Nixon--is infused with the characteristic wit, intensity, and emotional engagement that made Thompson "the flamboyant apostle and avatar of gonzo journalism" (The New York Times). Hilarious, terrifying, insightful, and compulsively readable, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 is an epic political adventure that captures the feel of the American democratic process better than any other book ever written. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thompson, Hunter S.: - Hunter S. Thompson was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. His books include Hell's Angels, Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72, The Rum Diary, and Better than Sex. He died in February 2005. |
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