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Hunter S. Thompson
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American journalist and author (1937–2005)

Also known as: Gonzo Fist, Hunter Stockton Thompson, Hunter Thompson, Хантер Стоктон Томпсон, هنتر طومسون, 헌터 S. 톰슨

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Known works

  • Hell's Angels (1966)
  • Fear and loathing on the campaign trail '72 (1973)
  • Generation of swine (1988)
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (2005)
  • Ancient Gonzo wisdom