HUNTER S. THOMPSON The Gonzo Tapes: The Life And Work Of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2009 UK 5-CD album boxset - Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist & author, famous for his novel 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'. He is credited as the creator of Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting where reporters involve themselves in the action to such a degree that they become the central figures of their stories. He is also known for his promotion and use of psychedelics and other mind-altering substances [and to a lesser extent, alcohol and firearms], his anarchist views, and his iconoclastic contempt for authority. This 5-disc set is the audio companion piece to the Magnolia Pictures feature film. Directed by Oscar-winner Alex Gibney and narrated by Johnny Depp, 'Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson' receives its theatrical release in December 2009. Presented in a 6" x 12" lidded box complete with an amazing 44-page booklet full of never-before-seen images from Hunter S. Thompson's estate, along with memorable photos which have been noted throughout his career.)