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Discover the raw power and chaotic essence of the 1960s biker culture in 'Hell's Angels' by Hunter S. Thompson, a seminal work of underground journalism. This gripping B-format paperback edition, published in 2003 by Penguin UK, offers a deep dive into the lives of the notorious Hell's Angels motorcycle club. Thompson, the pioneer of 'gonzo journalism,' spent over a year in close association with these outlaws, capturing their essence in a way that changed American literature forever. With 288 pages filled with vivid descriptions and unforgettable characters like Charger Charley and Big Frank, this book provides an immersive experience of a subculture that paralyzed towns and ignited both fear and fascination. Understand the dichotomy of myth versus reality as Thompson peels back the layers of the Angels' brutal reputation. His impressive prose and daring escapades lead readers through the heart of an era defined by rebellion and an insatiable thirst for freedom. Whether you’re a fan of motorcycle culture, journalism, or American history, this classic is an essential addition to your collection. Available now, this brand-new edition is ready to be shipped directly to your door. Don't miss out on owning this revolutionary piece of literature that continues to influence writers and readers alike across generations.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141187457
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
Hell's Angels was the result- a masterpiece of underground reportage whose free-wheeling, impressionistic style created the legend of Gonzo journalism, and made Thompson's name as the wild man of American writing.
From the father of 'gonzo journalism', Hunter S. Thompson's research for Hell's Angels involved more than a year of close association with the outlaws who burned a path through 1960s America, resulting in a masterpiece of underground reportage published in Penguin Modern Classics.
'A phalanx of motorcycles cam roaring over the hill from the west ... the noise was like a landslide, or a wing of bombers passing over. Even knowing the Angels I couldn't quite handle what I was seeing.'
Huge bikes, filthy denim and an aura of barely contained violence; the Hell's Angels could paralyse whole towns with fear. But how much of that reputation was myth and how much was brutal reality? Only one man could discover the truth about these latter-day barbarians; Hunter S. Thompson, Dr Gonzo himself, the man who saw the fear and loathing at the heart of the American dream. Determined to discover the truth behind the terrifying reputation of these marauding biker gangs, Thompson spent a year on the road with the Angels, documenting his hair-raising experiences with Charger Charley, Big Frank, Little Jesus and the Gimp. Hell's Angels is the hair-raising result- a free-wheeling, impressionistic counter-culture classic that made Hunter S. Thompson's name as the wild man of American writing.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141187457
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
Hell's Angels was the result- a masterpiece of underground reportage whose free-wheeling, impressionistic style created the legend of Gonzo journalism, and made Thompson's name as the wild man of American writing.
From the father of 'gonzo journalism', Hunter S. Thompson's research for Hell's Angels involved more than a year of close association with the outlaws who burned a path through 1960s America, resulting in a masterpiece of underground reportage published in Penguin Modern Classics.
'A phalanx of motorcycles cam roaring over the hill from the west ... the noise was like a landslide, or a wing of bombers passing over. Even knowing the Angels I couldn't quite handle what I was seeing.'
Huge bikes, filthy denim and an aura of barely contained violence; the Hell's Angels could paralyse whole towns with fear. But how much of that reputation was myth and how much was brutal reality? Only one man could discover the truth about these latter-day barbarians; Hunter S. Thompson, Dr Gonzo himself, the man who saw the fear and loathing at the heart of the American dream. Determined to discover the truth behind the terrifying reputation of these marauding biker gangs, Thompson spent a year on the road with the Angels, documenting his hair-raising experiences with Charger Charley, Big Frank, Little Jesus and the Gimp. Hell's Angels is the hair-raising result- a free-wheeling, impressionistic counter-culture classic that made Hunter S. Thompson's name as the wild man of American writing.