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Hunter S. Thompson

1937–2005

1 series 7 books in order 3 standalone books

Hunter S. Thompson (1937–2005) was an American journalist and author, regarded as a pioneer of New Journalism. He rose to prominence with Hell's Angels (1967), a first-hand account written after living for a year among the Hells Angels motorcycle club, and went on to establish the participatory style of reporting he called "Gonzo", in which the writer becomes central to the narrative. In this catalog he is credited with The Gonzo Papers tetralogy, including The Great Shark Hunt and Generation of Swine. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1937
Known for
The Gonzo Papers tetralogy

Series by Hunter S. Thompson

The Gonzo Papers tetralogy

4 books in order · 1979–1994

Standalone books

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How many books has Hunter S. Thompson written?

We list 7 books by Hunter S. Thompson across 1 series, published between 1979–2005 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Hunter S. Thompson's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Better than sex.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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