The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time (The Gonzo Papers, #1)
by Hunter S. Thompson
The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time by Hunter S. Thompson holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 10K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 624 pages.
About The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time
The first volume in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers offers brilliant commentary and outrageous humor, in his signature style.Originally published in 1979, the first volume of the bestselling “Gonzo Papers” is now back in print. The Great Shark Hunt is Dr. Hunter S. Thompson’s largest and, arguably, most important work, covering Nixon to napalm, Las Vegas to Watergate, Carter to cocaine. These essays offer brilliant commentary and outrageous humor, in signature Thompson style.Ranging in date from the National Observer days to the era of Rolling Stone, The Great Shark Hunt offers myriad, highly charged entries, including the first Hunter S. Thompson piece to be dubbed “gonzo”—“The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved,” which appeared in Scanlan's Monthly in 1970. From this essay a new journalistic movement sprang which would change the shape of American letters. Thompson's razor-sharp insight and crystal clarity capture the crazy, hypocritical, degenerate, and redeeming aspects of the explosive and colorful ‘60s and ‘70s.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hunter S. Thompson |
| Published | 1979 |
| Pages | 624 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Fiction, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,953 |
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What genre is The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time?
The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 10K reader ratings, The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time?
The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time has 624 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time?
The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time was written by Hunter S. Thompson. It was first published in 1979.
What is the ISBN for The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time?
The ISBN-13 for The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time is 9780743250450.0.
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