A conversation with journalist Hunter S. Thompson

with Hunter S. Thompson
in Current Affairs, Books
on Friday, October 30, 1998 * * * * *

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A conversation with journalist Hunter S. Thompson about his role as an innovator of New Journalism. He also discusses his resurrected novel "The Rum Diary", which follows some rough and seasoned journalists living in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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The Rum Diary
drugs
journalists
Puerto Rico
New Journalism
Hunter S. Thompson
San Juan
modern fiction

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    1. Logan  10/11/2007 07:01 AM Report

      For all of his idiosynchrasies, Dr. Thompson provides a certain brand of wisdom that is extremely pragmatic. Thank you Charlie for giving us such an intimate look into one of the most enigmatic of contemporary American satirists.