Tag Archives: The Proud Highway
Fear And Loathing In America
Here is one of my prized possessions. It’s a 1st edition, 1st print of Fear and Loathing In America. Starting from the top of the page the signatures are… Douglas Brinkley … Continue reading
Fear And Loathing After JFK Was Assassinated
Quite possibly the first time Hunter used the phrase “Fear and Loathing” was November 22 1963 when he wrote a letter to his friend William Kennedy. It was the same day … Continue reading
Hunter S. Thompson. Prices Of Books Recently Sold.
Here are some prices JR sent me, they are prices that Hunter’s books have sold for on eBay in the last week or so. As I have mentioned before it … Continue reading
Hunter S. Thompson In Playboy Magazine.
Playboy magazine. To be found on the top shelves of newsagents and news stands worldwide, where teenage boys would ogle the covers in the hope of developing x-ray vision. If they … Continue reading
Hunter S. Thompson Essay. “Open Letter To The Youth Of Our Nation” 1955
Hunter wrote this essay in 1955 for The Athenaeum Literary Association’s bound yearbook, it won third prize in The Nettleroth contest. Great writing for a 18 year old, and makes … Continue reading
Security. By Hunter S Thompson. 1955.
Here is a little gem written by Dr. Thompson in 1955. I’m not sure yet where it was first published, but I’ll let you know when I find out. Just an … Continue reading
J.P Donleavy Coming to Town (Dublin)
What with Mr Donleavy hitting Dublin next Wednesday 11th June i thought i would post this excerpt from Proud Highway. It’s a letter Hunter wrote to Mr Donleavy on December … Continue reading
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