The Great Shark Hunt Part 43

"Kelso Looks Just Like Any $1,307,000 Horse. . . A Day With a Champion, . . ." NO, NO, July 15, 1963, p. 1, 7. Visit with Kelso at Belmont Park. July 15, 1963, p. 1, 7. Visit with Kelso at Belmont Park.

"When the Thumb Was a Ticket to Adventures on the Highway. . . The Extinct Hitchhiker," NO, NO, July 22, 1963, p. 12. A super article. "At age 22 I set what I insist is the all-time record for distance hitchhiking in Bermuda shorts; 3,700 miles in three weeks." July 22, 1963, p. 12. A super article. "At age 22 I set what I insist is the all-time record for distance hitchhiking in Bermuda shorts; 3,700 miles in three weeks."

"Where Are the Writing Talents of Yesteryear?" NO, NO, August 5, 1963, p. 17. A review of then current novelists; Thompson as literary critic. August 5, 1963, p. 17. A review of then current novelists; Thompson as literary critic.

"Why Anti-Gringo Winds Often Blow South of the Border," NO, NO, August 19, 1963, p. 18. Thompson's comments on Americans he observed while in South America; the "Ugly American" syndrome and its causes. August 19, 1963, p. 18. Thompson's comments on Americans he observed while in South America; the "Ugly American" syndrome and its causes.

"An Aussie Paul Bunyan Shows Our Loggers How," NO, NO, September 2, 1963, p. 12. Pacific Coast Loggers Champions.h.i.+p in Quincey, California. September 2, 1963, p. 12. Pacific Coast Loggers Champions.h.i.+p in Quincey, California.

"Executives Crank Open Philosophy's Windows," NO, NO, September 9, 1963, p. 13. On Aspen Inst.i.tute for Humanistic Studies in Aspen, Colorado. September 9, 1963, p. 13. On Aspen Inst.i.tute for Humanistic Studies in Aspen, Colorado.

"One of the Darkest Doc.u.ments Ever Put Down is 'The Red Lances,' " NO, NO, October 7, 1963, p. 19. Review of Latin American author Arturo Uslar Pietri's October 7, 1963, p. 19. Review of Latin American author Arturo Uslar Pietri's The Red Lances. The Red Lances.

"Can Brazil Hold Out Until the Next Election?" NO, NO, October 28, 1963, p. 13. October 28, 1963, p. 13.

"Donleavy Proves His Lunatic Humor Is Original," NO, NO, November 11, 1963, p. 17. Review of November 11, 1963, p. 17. Review of A Singular Man A Singular Man by J.P. Donleavy. by J.P. Donleavy.

"The Crow, a Novelist, and a Hunt; Man in Search of His Primitive Self," NO, NO, December 2,1963, p. 17. Review of Vance Bourjaily's December 2,1963, p. 17. Review of Vance Bourjaily's The Unnatural Enemy, The Unnatural Enemy, a book on bird hunting. a book on bird hunting.

"What Miners Lost in Taking an Irishman," NO, NO, December 16,1963, p. 4. Comment on kidnapping of USIS official Tom Martin by Bolivian tin-miners. December 16,1963, p. 4. Comment on kidnapping of USIS official Tom Martin by Bolivian tin-miners.

"When Buck Fever Hits Larkspur's Slopes," NO, NO, December 16, 1963, p. 13. Deer and elk hunting in Colorado; amateurs vs. experienced hunters. Dateline "Woody Creek." December 16, 1963, p. 13. Deer and elk hunting in Colorado; amateurs vs. experienced hunters. Dateline "Woody Creek."

"Southern City with Northern Problems," Reporter, Reporter, December 19, 1963 (v. 29), p. 26-29. Study of integration in Louisville, Ky. (Thompson's hometown). "Mr. Thompson is a free-lance writer." December 19, 1963 (v. 29), p. 26-29. Study of integration in Louisville, Ky. (Thompson's hometown). "Mr. Thompson is a free-lance writer."

"And Now a Proletariat on Aspen's Ski Slopes," NO, NO, February 10,1964, p. 12. A strike by Aspen's ski patrol brings on Federal arbitration. February 10,1964, p. 12. A strike by Aspen's ski patrol brings on Federal arbitration.

"The Catch is Limited in Indians' 'Fish-In,' " NO, NO, March 9, 1964, p. 13. Marlon Brando's attempt to regain fis.h.i.+ng rights for Indians in Was.h.i.+ngton (State); beginnings of current Indian rights campaign in U.S. March 9, 1964, p. 13. Marlon Brando's attempt to regain fis.h.i.+ng rights for Indians in Was.h.i.+ngton (State); beginnings of current Indian rights campaign in U.S.

"Dr. Pflaum Looks at the Latins, But His View is Tired and Foggy" NO, NO, March 9, 1964, p. 19. Review of March 9, 1964, p. 19. Review of Arena of Decision Arena of Decision by Iriving P. Pflaum. by Iriving P. Pflaum.

"When The Beatniks Were Social Lions," NO, NO, April 20, 1964, p. 1, 14. Memoir of beat scene in San Francisco. April 20, 1964, p. 1, 14. Memoir of beat scene in San Francisco.

"Brazilian's Fable of a Phony Carries the Touch of Mark Twain," NO, NO, April 20, 1964, p. 17. Review of Jorge Amado's April 20, 1964, p. 17. Review of Jorge Amado's Home Is the Sailor. Home Is the Sailor.

"Golding Tries 'Lord of the Flies' Formula Again, But It Falls Short," NO, NO, April 27, 1964, p. 16. Review of William Golding's April 27, 1964, p. 16. Review of William Golding's The Spire. The Spire.

"What Lured Hemingway to Ketchum?" NO, NO, May 25, 1964, p. 1, 13. Haunting consideration of why Hemingway moved to Ketchum, Idaho, and his life there; discussion of writers in America, and the pressures of success. May 25, 1964, p. 1, 13. Haunting consideration of why Hemingway moved to Ketchum, Idaho, and his life there; discussion of writers in America, and the pressures of success.

"Whither the Old Copper Capital of the West? To Boom or Bust?" NO, NO, June 1, 1964, p. 13. Thoughts on the future of b.u.t.te, Montana. June 1, 1964, p. 13. Thoughts on the future of b.u.t.te, Montana.

"The Atmosphere Has Never Been Quite the Same," NO, NO, June 15, 1964, pp. 1, 16. Change and friction on campus in Missoula, Montana; awakening student movement in the U.S. June 15, 1964, pp. 1, 16. Change and friction on campus in Missoula, Montana; awakening student movement in the U.S.

"Why Montana's 'Shanty Irishman' Corrals Votes Year After Year," NO, NO, June 22, 1964, p. 12. Mike Mansfield and his Montana supporters. June 22, 1964, p. 12. Mike Mansfield and his Montana supporters.

"Living in the Time of Alger, Greeley, Debs," NO, NO, July 13,1964, pp. 1,16. Dateline: Pierre, South Dakota -- stories of men he has met while on the road, "boomers" who travel looking for work. July 13,1964, pp. 1,16. Dateline: Pierre, South Dakota -- stories of men he has met while on the road, "boomers" who travel looking for work.

"Bagpipes Wail, Cabers Fly as the Clans Gather," NO, NO, September 14,1964, p. 12. Scottish Gathering and Games in Santa Rosa, California. September 14,1964, p. 12. Scottish Gathering and Games in Santa Rosa, California.

"You'd Be Fried Like a Piece of Lean Bacon," NO, NO, September 28, 1964, pp. 1, 19. Forest fires in California in late summer of 1964. September 28, 1964, pp. 1, 19. Forest fires in California in late summer of 1964.

"People Want Bad Taste. . . In Everything," NO, NO, November 2,1964, pp. 1,15. Influx of "topless joints" in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. November 2,1964, pp. 1,15. Influx of "topless joints" in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco.

"A Surgeon's Fingers Fas.h.i.+on a Literary Career," NO, NO, December 21, 1964, p. 17. On Dr. Robert Geiger, M.D. and novelist and his struggle to be both. December 21, 1964, p. 17. On Dr. Robert Geiger, M.D. and novelist and his struggle to be both.

"Motorcycle Gangs: Losers and Outsiders," Nation, Nation, May 17, 1965 (v. 200), p. 522-26. Article that eventually turned into the book May 17, 1965 (v. 200), p. 522-26. Article that eventually turned into the book h.e.l.l's Angels; h.e.l.l's Angels; mainly concerned with distorted press coverage of the Angels. Reprinted as: "Losers And Outsiders" in mainly concerned with distorted press coverage of the Angels. Reprinted as: "Losers And Outsiders" in Violence in the Streets, Violence in the Streets, compiled by Shalom Endleman. Chicago; Quadrangle Books, 1968, pp. 259-69. compiled by Shalom Endleman. Chicago; Quadrangle Books, 1968, pp. 259-69.

"Nonstudent Left," Nation, Nation, September, 27, 1965 (v. 201), pp. 154-58 Study of Berkeley campus, Free Speech Movement and California's response; the non-student population, its ethos and effects. September, 27, 1965 (v. 201), pp. 154-58 Study of Berkeley campus, Free Speech Movement and California's response; the non-student population, its ethos and effects.

"Collect Telegram from a Mad Dog," Spider Magazine, Spider Magazine, October 13, 1965, Poem. October 13, 1965, Poem.

h.e.l.l's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga, New York: Random House, 1966. New York: Random House, 1966.

"Life Styles: the Cyclist," Esquire, Esquire, January 1967 (v. 67), pp. 57-63. Excerpt from January 1967 (v. 67), pp. 57-63. Excerpt from h.e.l.l's Angels. h.e.l.l's Angels.

"h.e.l.l's Angels," The New Journalism, The New Journalism, Tom Wolfe, New York: Harper & Row, 1973, pp. 340-55. Excerpt from Tom Wolfe, New York: Harper & Row, 1973, pp. 340-55. Excerpt from h.e.l.l's Angels, h.e.l.l's Angels, with notes by Tom Wolfe. with notes by Tom Wolfe.

"The 'Hashbury' Is the Capital of the Hippies," New York Times Magazine, New York Times Magazine, May 14, 1967, pp. 28-29+. "The only way to write honestly about the scene is to be a part of it." (p. 124). May 14, 1967, pp. 28-29+. "The only way to write honestly about the scene is to be a part of it." (p. 124).

"Why Boys Will Be Girls," Pageant, Pageant, August 1967, pp. 94-101. August 1967, pp. 94-101.

"The Ultimate Freelancer," The Distant Drummer, The Distant Drummer, v. 1 no. 1, November 1967. v. 1 no. 1, November 1967.

"Presenting: The Richard Nixon Doll," Pageant, Pageant, July 1968, pp. 6-16. July 1968, pp. 6-16.

"Memoirs of a Wretched Weekend in Was.h.i.+ngton," Boston (Sunday) Globe, Globe, February 23, 1969, pp. 6-11. February 23, 1969, pp. 6-11.

"Those Daring Young Men in Their Flying Machines," Pageant, Pageant, September 1969, pp. 68-78. September 1969, pp. 68-78.

"The Temptations of Jean-Claude Killy," Scanlan's Monthly, Scanlan's Monthly, March 1970, v. 1 no. 1, pp. 89-100 Thompson observing the ski champ as he merchandises himself. March 1970, v. 1 no. 1, pp. 89-100 Thompson observing the ski champ as he merchandises himself.

"The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved," Scanlan's Monthly, Scanlan's Monthly, June 1970, v. 1 no. 4, pp. 1-12. Reputed to be the first piece of "Gonzo Journalism." Reprinted in June 1970, v. 1 no. 4, pp. 1-12. Reputed to be the first piece of "Gonzo Journalism." Reprinted in The New Journalism The New Journalism (see above) pp. 177-87. (see above) pp. 177-87.

"Police Chief -- The Indispensable Magazine of Law Enforcement" by Raoul Duke. Scanlan's Monthly, Scanlan's Monthly, September 1970, v. 1 no. 7, pp. 63-66. Thompson, writing as Duke, airing his weapons fetish. September 1970, v. 1 no. 7, pp. 63-66. Thompson, writing as Duke, airing his weapons fetish.

"The Battle of Aspen," Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #67, October 1, 1970, pp. 30-37. Thompson describes his run for sheriff. #67, October 1, 1970, pp. 30-37. Thompson describes his run for sheriff.

"The Aspen Wallposter" (Advertis.e.m.e.nt), Scanlon's Monthly, Scanlon's Monthly, January 1971, vol. no. 8, p. 96. Mentions that issues 1-4 are already in print, #5 coming. Each poster contains graphics by Thomas W. Benton on one side, "screed" by Thompson on the other. Eight Wallposters were eventually published. January 1971, vol. no. 8, p. 96. Mentions that issues 1-4 are already in print, #5 coming. Each poster contains graphics by Thomas W. Benton on one side, "screed" by Thompson on the other. Eight Wallposters were eventually published.

"Strange Rumblings in Aztlan," Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #81, April 29, 1971, pp. 30-37. Death/murder of Ruben Salazar and subsequent mood in L.A. barrio. Describes first meeting with Oscar Zeta Acosta in the "Daisy Duck" in Aspen -- similar to the account in Acosta's book, #81, April 29, 1971, pp. 30-37. Death/murder of Ruben Salazar and subsequent mood in L.A. barrio. Describes first meeting with Oscar Zeta Acosta in the "Daisy Duck" in Aspen -- similar to the account in Acosta's book, Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo. Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo.

Liner notes for: Travelin' Lady Travelin' Lady by Rosalie Sorrels on Sire (Polydor) SI5902. Released August 1971. Thompson's notes on back of alb.u.m cover. by Rosalie Sorrels on Sire (Polydor) SI5902. Released August 1971. Thompson's notes on back of alb.u.m cover.

"Memo From the Sports Desk: The So-Called 'Jesus-Freak' Scare," by Raoul Duke Rolling Stone # Rolling Stone #90, September 2, 1971, p. 24.

"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream," by Raoul Duke Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #95, November 11, 1971, pp. 36-48; and #96, November 25, 1971, pp. 38-50. Ill.u.s.trated by Ralph Steadman. #95, November 11, 1971, pp. 36-48; and #96, November 25, 1971, pp. 38-50. Ill.u.s.trated by Ralph Steadman.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, New York: Random House, 1972. New York: Random House, 1972.

Thompson's Coverage of the Election Campaign for Rolling Stone Rolling Stone "Fear & & Loathing in Was.h.i.+ngton: Is This Trip Necessary?" #99, January 6, 1972, pp. 5-8. Loathing in Was.h.i.+ngton: Is This Trip Necessary?" #99, January 6, 1972, pp. 5-8.

"Fear & Loathing In Was.h.i.+ngton: The Million Pound s.h.i.+thammer," #101, February 3, 1972, pp. 6-10. Contains his comments on "objective journalism."

"Fear & Loathing in New Hamps.h.i.+re," #103, March 2, 1972, pp. 6-12. Contains car-ride-with-Nixon-talking-football story from 1968 campaign.

"Fear & Loathing: The View from Key Biscayne," #104, March 16, 1972, p. 14. On Nixon.

"Fear & Loathing: The Banshee Screams in Florida," #106, April 13, 1972, pp. 6-14. Florida primary.

"Fear and Loathing in Wisconsin," #107, April 27, 1972, p. 12.

"Fear and Loathing: Late News from Bleak House," #108, May 11, 1972, pp. 26-32.

"Fear & Loathing: Crank-Time on the Low Road," #110, June 8, 1972. pp. 36-40. Nebraska primary.

"Fear & Loathing in California: Traditional Politics with a Vengeance," #112, July 6, 1972, pp. 698 "Fear & Loathing: In the Eye of the Hurricane," #113, July 20, 1972, pp. 22-24.

"Fear & Loathing in Miami: Old Bulls Meet the Butcher," #115, August 17, 1972, pp. 30-46. Democratic convention.

"Fear & Loathing in Miami: Nixon Bites the Bomb" #118, September 28, 1972, pp. 30-46.

"Fear & Loathing: The Fat City Blues," #120, October 26, 1972, pp. 28-30.

"Ask Not For Whom the Bell Tolls . .." #121, November 9, 1972, p. 48. Final comment on election.

"Fear & Loathing at the Superbowl: No Rest for the Wretched. . ." Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #128, February 15, 1973, p. 10. Discusses early career as sportswriter against Superbowl backdrop. #128, February 15, 1973, p. 10. Discusses early career as sportswriter against Superbowl backdrop.

"Time Warp: Campaign 72," Rolling Stone #138, July 5, 1973, pp. 48-62. Excerpts from forthcoming Fear & Loathing: On the Campaign Trail. Fear & Loathing: On the Campaign Trail.

Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail, San Francisco: Straight Arrow Books, 1973. Collection of reports Thompson sent to San Francisco: Straight Arrow Books, 1973. Collection of reports Thompson sent to Rolling Stone Rolling Stone from January 6, 1972 to February 15, 1973 with additions, corrections and introduction. from January 6, 1972 to February 15, 1973 with additions, corrections and introduction.

"Memo from the Sports Desk & Rude Notes from a Decompression Chamber in Miami," Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #140, August 2, 1973, pp. 8-10. Thompson writing as Raoul Duke and himself. #140, August 2, 1973, pp. 8-10. Thompson writing as Raoul Duke and himself.

"Fear and Loathing at the Watergate: Mr. Nixon Has Cashed His Check" Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #144, September 27, 1973, pp. 30-39, 73-92. Numerous Steadman ill.u.s.trations. #144, September 27, 1973, pp. 30-39, 73-92. Numerous Steadman ill.u.s.trations.

"Fear and Loathing in the Bunker," The New York Times, The New York Times, January 1, 1974, p. 19. Thompson's comments on 1973 and fearful predictions for 1974. January 1, 1974, p. 19. Thompson's comments on 1973 and fearful predictions for 1974.

America by Ralph Steadman, San Francisco: Straight Arrow, 1974. Introduction by Thompson. by Ralph Steadman, San Francisco: Straight Arrow, 1974. Introduction by Thompson.

"Fear and Loathing at the Superbowl," Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #155, February 28, 1974, pp. 28-38, 42-52. Later excerpted in #155, February 28, 1974, pp. 28-38, 42-52. Later excerpted in Reporting: The Rolling Stone Style Reporting: The Rolling Stone Style edited by Paul Scanlon, Garden City, N.Y.: Anchor Doubleday, 1977, pp. 215-29, with an introduction. Refers to edited by Paul Scanlon, Garden City, N.Y.: Anchor Doubleday, 1977, pp. 215-29, with an introduction. Refers to North Dallas Forty North Dallas Forty by Pete Gent, a book of some interest to Thompson scholars. by Pete Gent, a book of some interest to Thompson scholars.

"Fear and Loathing in Was.h.i.+ngton: It Was a Nice Place. They Were Principled People, Generally." (Cover t.i.tle: "The Boys in the Bag.") Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #164 July 4, 1974, pp. 42-47 #164 July 4, 1974, pp. 42-47 "Fear and Loathing in Limbo: The Sc.u.m Also Rises" Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #171, October 10, 1974, pp. 28-36, 49-52. Reaction to Ford's pardon of Nixon. #171, October 10, 1974, pp. 28-36, 49-52. Reaction to Ford's pardon of Nixon.

"The Great Shark Hunt," Playboy, Playboy, December 1974, p. 183+. December 1974, p. 183+.

"Fear and Loathing in Saigon: Interdicted Dispatch from the Global Affairs Desk" Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #187, May 22, 1975, pp. 32-34. Thompson in Saigon as the Vietcong close in. #187, May 22, 1975, pp. 32-34. Thompson in Saigon as the Vietcong close in.

"Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '76: Third Rate Romance, Low Rent Rendezvous," Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #214, June 3, 1976, pp. 54-64, 84-88. Refers to Jimmy Carter's Law Day Speech. The speech itself is excerpted in #214, June 3, 1976, pp. 54-64, 84-88. Refers to Jimmy Carter's Law Day Speech. The speech itself is excerpted in Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #228, December 16, 1976, p. 72. #228, December 16, 1976, p. 72.

"The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat: Fear and Loathing in the Graveyard of the Weird," Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #254, December 15, 1977, pp. 48-59. On Oscar Zeta Acosta; his past, his disappearance. #254, December 15, 1977, pp. 48-59. On Oscar Zeta Acosta; his past, his disappearance.

"Last Tango in Vegas: Fear and Loathing in the Near Room." Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #264, May 4, 1978, pp. 40-46; #265, May 18, 1978, pp. 62-68, 98-101. On the Ali-Spinks champions.h.i.+p bout. #264, May 4, 1978, pp. 40-46; #265, May 18, 1978, pp. 62-68, 98-101. On the Ali-Spinks champions.h.i.+p bout.

To be published in 1979: The Great Shark Hunt The Great Shark Hunt New York: Summit Books, 1979. A collection of shorter pieces. New York: Summit Books, 1979. A collection of shorter pieces.

Bibliography of Works on Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, by Kihm Wins.h.i.+p "What 'The Spire' Inspires Among Reviewers," National Observer, National Observer, June 1, 1964, p. 17. Mentions Thompson's review of June 1, 1964, p. 17. Mentions Thompson's review of The Spire The Spire ( (NO, April 27, 1964 p. 16) April 27, 1964 p. 16) "In and Out of Books," Lewis Nichols, The New York Times Book Review, The New York Times Book Review, March 5, 1967, p. 8. Brief discussion of Thompson's trip to NYC to promote March 5, 1967, p. 8. Brief discussion of Thompson's trip to NYC to promote h.e.l.l's h.e.l.l's Angels. Angels.

"Thompson, Hunter," Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Authors, Detroit: Gale, 1968, v. 19-20, p. 429-30. Standard bio. Detroit: Gale, 1968, v. 19-20, p. 429-30. Standard bio.

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, Tom Wolfe, New York: Bantam, 1969. 700 Chapter 13: The h.e.l.l's Angels pp. 150-51. Describes how Ken Kesey met the Angels through Thompson. Tom Wolfe, New York: Bantam, 1969. 700 Chapter 13: The h.e.l.l's Angels pp. 150-51. Describes how Ken Kesey met the Angels through Thompson.

" 'Freak Power' Candidate May Be the Next Sheriff in Placid Aspen, Colorado," Anthony Ripley, photo by David Hiser, The New York Times, The New York Times, October 19, 1970, p. 44. October 19, 1970, p. 44.

"Will Aspen's Hippies Elect a Sheriff?" Edwin A. Roberts, Jr., National Observer, National Observer, November 2,1970, p. 6. Good photo of Thompson, shaved scalp, can of Bud and large poster of J. Edgar Hoover in background; excellent article. November 2,1970, p. 6. Good photo of Thompson, shaved scalp, can of Bud and large poster of J. Edgar Hoover in background; excellent article.

"Aspen Rejects Bid of Hippie Candidate for Sheriffs Office," The New York Times, The New York Times, November November 5, 5, 1970, p. 32. Short AP news release. 1970, p. 32. Short AP news release.

"Catcher in the Wry," Newsweek, Newsweek, May 1,1972, p. 65. With photo. May 1,1972, p. 65. With photo.

"Covering Politics and Getting High," Women's Wear Daily Women's Wear Daily credit, in San Francisco credit, in San Francisco Chronicle, Chronicle, July 10, 1972, p. 17. Good photo of Thompson with bottle of Ballantine Ale. July 10, 1972, p. 17. Good photo of Thompson with bottle of Ballantine Ale.

"For Hunter Thompson, Outrage Is the Only Way Out," Henry Allen, Book World Book World (Was.h.i.+ngton (Was.h.i.+ngton Post), Post), July 23, 1972, p. 4. Interview and article. July 23, 1972, p. 4. Interview and article.

"The Prince of Gonzo," J. Anthony Lukas, More: A Journalism Review, More: A Journalism Review, November 1972, pp. 4-7. Includes photo. November 1972, pp. 4-7. Includes photo.

The Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo, Oscar Zeta Acosta, San Francisco: Straight Arrow, 1972. Thompson may be seen in the character of Karl King, Ch 12, 14-15, p. 135-141, 157-181 Oscar Zeta Acosta, San Francisco: Straight Arrow, 1972. Thompson may be seen in the character of Karl King, Ch 12, 14-15, p. 135-141, 157-181 "A Political Disease," Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Harper's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, July 1973, pp. 92, 94. A very fine review. July 1973, pp. 92, 94. A very fine review.

The Boys on the Bus, Timothy Crouse, New York: Random House, 1973, pp. 54, 91-92, 159, 260, 261, 311-- 19, 361. Based on writing for Timothy Crouse, New York: Random House, 1973, pp. 54, 91-92, 159, 260, 261, 311-- 19, 361. Based on writing for Rolling Stone Rolling Stone #119, October 12, 1972; discusses Thompson's coverage of 1972 presidential campaign. #119, October 12, 1972; discusses Thompson's coverage of 1972 presidential campaign.

Us & Them: How the Press Covered the 1972 Election, James M. Perry, New York: Clarkson N. Potter 1973, pp. 7, 104, 117-18, 171. Brief references to Thompson's political reporting. James M. Perry, New York: Clarkson N. Potter 1973, pp. 7, 104, 117-18, 171. Brief references to Thompson's political reporting.

"Loathing and Ignorance on the Campaign Trail: 1972," Wayne Booth, Columbia Journalism Review, Columbia Journalism Review, November 1973, pp. 7-12. Critical discussion of Theodore White's November 1973, pp. 7-12. Critical discussion of Theodore White's The Making of the President 1972 The Making of the President 1972 and Thompson's campaign coverage; sets forth standard conservative objections to Thompson's style, methods, etc. and Thompson's campaign coverage; sets forth standard conservative objections to Thompson's style, methods, etc.

"Hunter C. Thompson: Commando Journalist," In "On the Scene," Playboy, Playboy, November 1973, p. 188. Short paragraph with photo. November 1973, p. 188. Short paragraph with photo.

"Paranoia and Wild Turkey: Hunter Thompson in Buffalo," Gene Goffin, Buffalo New Times, Buffalo New Times, March 3, 1974. Good, but hard to find, article in a now defunct Buffalo N.Y., weekly paper. March 3, 1974. Good, but hard to find, article in a now defunct Buffalo N.Y., weekly paper.

"Playboy Interview: Hunter Thompson," Craig Vetter, Playboy, Playboy, November 1974, p. 75+. The major biographical source. November 1974, p. 75+. The major biographical source.

"Trudeaumania," Newsweek, Newsweek, January 13, 1975, p. 49. On Garry Trudeau's January 13, 1975, p. 49. On Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury: Doonesbury: "Last week he was parodying "Last week he was parodying Rolling Stone Rolling Stone writer Hunter Thompson." writer Hunter Thompson."

"The Apocalyptic Fact and the Eclipse of Fiction in Recent American Prose Narratives,'' Mas'ud Zavarzadeh, Journal of American Studies, Journal of American Studies, April 1975, v. 9 no. 1, p. 69. Truth outstripping fiction in work of Mailer, Thompson, Wolfe, etc. April 1975, v. 9 no. 1, p. 69. Truth outstripping fiction in work of Mailer, Thompson, Wolfe, etc.

From The Journal of Popular Culture, The Journal of Popular Culture, Summer 1975: Summer 1975: "Gonzo," James Green, pp. 204-20.

"The Freaking New Journalism," Kent Jacobson, pp. 183-96 Discusses Kentucky Derby article.

''There Shall Be No Night," Elizabeth Landreth, pp. 197-203. Discusses Thompson's views of Las Vegas as seen in Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.