Generation of Swine: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw

Generation of Swine: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist

From the bestselling author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the legendary Hunter S. Thompsonâ‚¬s second volume of the â‚¬Å“Gonzo Papersâ‚¬Â is back. Generation of Swine collects hundreds of columns from the infamous journalistâ‚¬s 1980s tenure at the San Francisco Examiner.

Here, against a backdrop of late-night tattoo sessions and soldier-of-fortune trade shows, Dr. Thompson is at his apocalyptic bestâ‚¬â€¢covering emblematic events such as the 1987-88 presidential campaign, with Vice President George Bush, Sr., fighting for his life against Republican competitors like Alexander Haig, Pat Buchanan, and Pat Robertson; detailing the GOP's obsession with drugs and drug abuse; while at the same time capturing momentous social phenomena as they occurred, like the rise of cable, satellite TV, and CNNâ‚¬â€¢24 hours of mainline news. Showcasing his inimitable talent for social and political analysis, Generation of Swine is vintage Thompsonâ‚¬â€¢eerily prescient, incisive, and enduring.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780743250443
ReleaseDate 2003-11-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780743250443

Generation of Swine: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist