Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter Stockton Thompson was an American journalist and author who wrote The Rum Diary and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas which both became films starring Johnny Depp. He is known also for his lifelong use of alcohol, LSD, mescaline, and cocaine. While suffering a bout of health problems, he committed suicide in 2005 at the age of 67.

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15 Legendary Writers at Their Typewriters

15 Legendary Writers at Their Typewriters

In honor of National Read Across America Day, we present some of our favorite writers at their favorite machines.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Board Game

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Board Game

Incredible. "Come on you fiend!"

The Four Kings of Literature

The Four Kings of Literature

Jade Bos has created illustrated playing cards of your favorite authors.

Hells Angel Portraits Photographed by Hunter S. Thompson

Hells Angel Portraits Photographed by Hunter S. Thompson

Awesome collection of Hells Angels photos from 1965.

10 Writers With Crazier Life Stories Than William Shakespeare

10 Writers With Crazier Life Stories Than William Shakespeare

The new costume drama Anonymous turns the bard's life into a brooding thriller, but these authors' back-stories don't need such remodeling.

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