Songs of the Doomed

Name: Songs of the Doomed
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By Hunter S. Thompson

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The third volume of Hunter S. Thompson’s legendary Gonzo Papers. An iconic compilation of the greatest sound bites of Gonzo journalism spanning four decades – 1950 to 1990. Read More

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The third volume of Hunter S. Thompson’s legendary 'Gonzo Papers'.

An Irreverent and Wild Journey Through Four Decades of American Counterculture

Description

The third volume of Hunter S. Thompson’s legendary Gonzo Papers.

An iconic compilation of the greatest sound bites of Gonzo journalism spanning four decades – 1950 to 1990.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008778866

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Hunter S. Thompson Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Hunter S. Thompson is incomparably the most celebrated exponent of the New Journalism. His books include Hell’s Angels, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72 and Generation of Swine.Ralph Steadman is one of Britain’s best-known cartoonists and illustrators. His books include I, Leonardo and the bestselling illustrated Animal Farm.

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