Quotations from the writings of Hunter S. Thompson reprinted courtesy of the Hunter S. Thompson estate and the Gonzo Literary Trust.

Copyright © 2008 by William McKeen

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The Library of Congress has cataloged the printed edition as follows:

McKeen, William, 1954–

Outlaw journalist : the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson / William

McKeen. — 1st ed.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-393-06192-5 (hardcover)

1. Thompson, Hunter S. 2. Journalists—United States—Biography. I.

Title.

PN4874.T444M36 2008

070.92—dc22

[B]

  2008013214

ISBN 978-0-393-33545-3 pbk.
ISBN 978-0-393-24911-8 (e-book)

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