Product Description
Over the course of Hunter S. Thompson's extraordinary life he was publically branded a bum, a vandal, a thief, a liar, an addict, a freak and a psychopath. Some of these epithets were true. Yet, even when compared to the most significant figures of the 20th century, his legacy remains a brilliantly vital force. This is his story - the story of a troubled kid who went on to become an international icon, a story that plumbs the darkest depths of American society and charts the now-legendary adventures that birthed Gonzo journalism.
Review
A passionate sprint through Thompson s life... Hope-Smith s dark, energetic and rather splendid illustrations and Bingley s sharp words (a fair few of Thompson s are thrown in to good effect) focus more on the creativity of the 60s and 70s... That means the action never lets up, and as a readable introduction to a wild life and an impressive, if patchy body of work, this works very well. --The Guardian
Hope-Smith s art is beautifully realized. Thompson is rendered not as the hedonistic outlaw superman of legend but as a twitchy and surprisingly sensitive human being. The artist wanted to get behind the perceived notion of Thompson as a gun-slinging, drug-gobbling maniac& --Wall Street Journal
Hope-Smith s art is beautifully realized. Thompson is rendered not as the hedonistic outlaw superman of legend but as a twitchy and surprisingly sensitive human being. The artist wanted to get behind the perceived notion of Thompson as a gun-slinging, drug-gobbling maniac& --Wall Street Journal
From the Back Cover
Over the course of Hunter S. Thompson's extraordinary life he was publically branded a bum, a vandal, a thief, a liar, an addict, a freak and a psychopath. Some of these were true. Yet, even when compared to the most significant figures of the 20th century, his legacy remains a brilliantly vital force. This is his story - the story of a troubled kid who went on to become an international icon, a story that plumbs the darkest depths of American society and charts the now-legendary adventures that birthed Gonzo journalism and a lifestyle beyond imagination.
About the Author
Will Bingley is a significant rising talent in the world of comics. He began his career in the film industry, working as a scriptwriter and script-editor on several major studio productions before moving into TV and advertising work. He is currently a regular arts commentator in the UK press, contributor to several anthologies and journals and is in the process of completing his second graphic novel. Anthony Hope-Smith studied graphic design and animation and now works as a professional illustrator. He has created visuals for advertising campaigns, video-game box art, book covers, children s book illustration and storyboards. His love has always been comics.
