Before Gonzo: Hunter S. Thompson's Early, Underrated Journalism Career
The largely forgotten first works by Thompson, who will be inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame today, display his descriptive flair—but no fear or loathing.
Brian Kevin
Brian Kevin is the author of The Footloose American: Following the Hunter S. Thompson Trail Across South America and a contributing editor at Down East magazine. He has also written for Outside, Travel + Leisure, Men’s Journal, Sierra, and Mother Jones.