Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jan 15, 2012, 3:21 pm
This has been a long time coming. But given the large quantity of information involved, and the research taken on, I suppose I can forgive myself. This is not an annotated bibliography. It’s just a compilation of Hunter’s publications in chronological order. Firstly I will be covering his bo...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jan 11, 2012, 7:18 am
Happy New Year! Belated as it is. Just some updates and news to throw your direction. Margaret Harrell’s book “Keep This Quiet” is steaming along in the getting noticed stakes. Click here for Ron Whitehead’s review of Margaret’s latest. There are links there too for when you want to buy ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Dec 31, 2011, 11:35 am
This site has been up and running since June 2008. Since then it has taken on many forms much to the annoyance of the regular visitors. Now I believe it is time to tighten it up and trim it down to information only relevant to Hunter S. Thompson, his writing, and writings about him or connected ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Dec 2, 2011, 3:04 pm
Margaret Harrell’s excellent book Keep This Quiet! My Relationship with Hunter S. Thompson, Milton Klonsky, and Jan Mensaert is now available on Kindle at $5.95 and Nook  also $5.95.. As usual in print here and here.. Also available on iPad in color at $7.95, still an excellent price! So in on...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Nov 4, 2011, 10:37 am
No I’m not going all Kipling on you. Just want to keep the legs on Margaret Harrell’s Book going for a while longer. Here is the review I did a few weeks back. There are folks who enjoy reading Hunter Thompson’s work and are happy to leave it there. Then there are those who want more. More be...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Oct 28, 2011, 11:47 am
William McKeen talks to John Munson and callers on WPR’s Kathleen Dunn show in July. Great listening! Click Below Enjoy. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Hunter Thompson, John Munson, William McKeen, Wisconsin Public Radio
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Oct 22, 2011, 7:55 am
I dropped the ball on this one, unlikely as it may seem because David Wills is a master at whoring himself and his publications. Now I’m here to put my lack of attention to bed. David’s book The Dog Farm is out now! Buy it here. I haven’t read it yet, but will for sure. Sorry David for my tar...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Oct 9, 2011, 10:44 am
I think it is safe to say that if you mention Thomas W. Benton to any Hunter Thompson fan you’ll hear the words Aspen Wall Posters. Aside from Hunter’s books these posters are probably the most coveted collectibles. Benton though is clearly more than the sum of his wall poster parts. Thanks to...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Oct 3, 2011, 7:15 am
Just to keep the momentum going. Margaret Harrell’s new book Keep This Quiet! is available soon. William McKeen’s Mile Marker Zero tomorrow and Daniel J. Watkins’ Thomas W. Benton is available now. (I’ll have a review of that in a few days.) Also Wayne Ewing’s great Vodcast: Rum Diary Back...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Oct 1, 2011, 4:14 pm
If my Geography is correct Mile Marker Zero in Key West Florida marks the southernmost point of the United States. Next stop Cuba.. Key West also happens to be the place where some of the finest writers in literary history chose to bivouac themselves in a quest for peace, inspiration, good times, ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Sep 24, 2011, 3:07 pm
There are folks who enjoy reading Hunter Thompson’s work and are happy to leave it there. Then there are those who want more. More being a need to know as much about Hunter’s process as possible, the nitty-gritty, who helped him?  Who influenced him? Call them freaks if that’s your pleasure,...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Sep 13, 2011, 12:24 pm
Click to view slideshow. Daniel Watkins got in touch the other day regarding a book he recently published about Tom Benton and his artwork. Hopefully in a week or so when I receive a copy I’ll do write-up on it. For now you can see a review by Totally Gonzo’s Rory here. Looks like a great b...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Sep 8, 2011, 11:52 am
I know I’m beating this to death but it must be done. For any, and all up to date Rum Diary movie news please see Rory’s Totally Gonzo. He has had his bony, wiry fingers on the Rum Diary movie pulse from day one. Judging by a few emails I’ve been getting some folks think Rory and I are in comp...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 29, 2011, 1:05 pm
As usual it’s either a feast or a famine when it comes to Hunter Thompson-related books or releases of any sort, The Rum Diary movie being at the top of the list at the moment. I am looking forward to The Rum Diary movie but I’m a book-man at heart and anything new in print involving, or about...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 13, 2011, 8:48 am
Just a few things. With The Rum Diary movie release date getting ever-closer, things in the Hunter S. Thompson world will be hotting up. For any Rum Diary movie updates head over to Rory’s Totally Gonzo for all up-to- date information. A site that entered my crosshairs is Nick Storm’s Storm ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 5, 2011, 12:14 pm
Mandraxed Wombats and the Monster in Room 450 is just one chapter in the great book A Dozen Dopey Yarns: Tales From the Pot Prohibition by J.J. McRoach, otherwise known as Peter O. Many thanks to him for his permission to show it here. Also many thanks to John, AKA Savagehenry101 for sending the b...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 4, 2011, 1:15 pm
After much thought I’ve decided to give Facebook a try. So do the right thing and add me, or friend me, or like me.. Whatever Facebookers do please do it… Thanks   https://www.facebook.com/HSTBooks I’ll be posting little doodahs and thingamabobs regularly. It’d be worth a look.. Mart...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 1, 2011, 2:16 pm
I’m sure when two forces such as Rory Feehan of Totally Gonzo and David S. Wills of Beatdom Magazine came together (not in a sexual sense) animals all over the Serengeti lifted their heads, alerted to the scent of interesting things to come. Rory has an essay in Beatdom 9. Sympathy for the Devil:...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 25, 2011, 1:59 pm
Hi folks. Up to recently I have been happy to give my 2 cents worth on the value of your Hunter Thompson books. Now the volume of emails has gone through the roof (in the hundreds every week.) Thompson’s popularity is growing and growing and I just can’t keep up with the amount of questions. I�...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 13, 2011, 1:55 pm
Hell’s Angels published by Random House in 1966. There are 24 editions (including audio) published between 1966 and 2007 in over 9 languages including  German, Portuguese, French, English, Finnish, Spanish, Taiwan pirated copy, Czech, Dutch, Hebrew. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 1st US edition ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 9, 2011, 9:58 am
Click to view slideshow. Martin Green, it would seem is a hardened HST fan. He has answered my call for everyone to share their collections here on this site. The slideshow above are a few pics from Martin’s collection (more to come). Here are a few words Martin sent as an accompaniment to his p...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 7, 2011, 3:50 pm
Over the years I’ve seen many HST collections. Some are so embarrassingly (I jest) big that the owners prefer to remain anonymous. Most like to share their knowledge and collections and are proud to show it off. For me a collection is about the passion and not the quantity. I’d like to see w...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 7, 2011, 2:14 pm
The Best of Key West’s Writers 1830-1990. I just came across this while digging through my HST stuff. Edited by George Murphy it covers writers like Hemingway, Tennessee Williams James Merrill and many more, naturally including Hunter S. Thompson. Hunter’s contributions are The Gonzo Salvage Co,...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 2, 2011, 1:44 pm
Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Curse of Lono, Running Magazine
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 2, 2011, 10:34 am
Image via Wikipedia God help me I’ve decided to hit Facebook. I was there once upon a time but got bored with it. Pending the quantity and quality of “friends” I accumulate we’ll see if it lasts. Thankfully there is always the delete button. So feel free to “add” me. http://www.faceboo...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 1, 2011, 3:18 pm
I opened a new Twitter account and am on the hunt for some followers. Dont leave me spinning in the virtual wind and follow me please..  Click here. to follow. If you dont have a Twitter account, make one. Thank You. Filed under: Uncategorized
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jun 30, 2011, 12:53 pm
Please hang in there with me while I try to update, and tidy this place. Filed under: Uncategorized
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Apr 20, 2011, 12:29 pm
How about a lesson in self abuse and self hatred. Ever wonder what its like to hit a low that would make a hardened fiend sob in terror? How can someone live with trepidation all around them? How can anyone acknowledge their fear yet do nothing to escape it. They are some of the thoughts that entere...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Mar 12, 2011, 11:39 am
It was only a matter of time before this happened. Go to his site here and watch the video. Its only a few seconds long. Charlie, give me a shout through here and we can chat about HST. Dont be shy. If you can quote Hunter I’m sure you can chat about him. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Charli...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Mar 8, 2011, 2:45 pm
There are Gonzo freaks and there are Gonzo freaks. The latter are the ones, who after absorbing copious amounts of Hunter Thompson’s texts feel the compulsion to share their freakish leanings with the world. They have all been mentioned here at one point or another. I wont make a list for fear of ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Feb 24, 2011, 1:05 pm
Now anyone with a computer & internet connection can buy and read Simone Corday’s 9 1/2 Years Behind the Green Door. Its available for download at the following sites. Borders.com Barnes & Nobel NOOKbooks. Diesel eBook Store eBookit Amazon UK Amazon.com Sony eBook Store iBook Store And d...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jan 30, 2011, 2:48 pm
Simone Corday needs no introduction to any regular visitor here, or to any fan of HST. She’s been a great friend to the site and a valued contributor. Hunter S. Thompson called her the spirit of O’Farrell and after reading  9 1/2 Years Behind the Green Door, I can see why. Now she is going dig...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jan 28, 2011, 5:33 pm
Where else would any self-respecting Hunter Thompson fan want to be than attending a lecture, class, or group discussion/debate on HST? I would say nowhere. Jon Berry came up with his Hunter S. Thompson course as part of a case study in Visionary Psychophysics. His course description goes as follow...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jan 26, 2011, 12:09 pm
Since I’ve been away friends/brothers have passed on. Old friends have re-emerged and new friendships have been forged, steady friends have remained as have family. Now its time to forge ahead, leave the bleakness behind without forgetting, begin adding to this nightmare of a site and see where w...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Nov 14, 2010, 12:20 pm
Available now is The limited edition Hunter S. Thompson Films gift box containing all 4 of Wayne Ewing’s films on Hunter Thompson in a beautiful tin box proudly bearing the Gonzo logo. Also inside is autographed by the director Wayne Ewing, friend, neighbor and video biographer of Dr. Thompson.  ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Sep 11, 2010, 11:41 am
Greetings and welcome to HST Books. The fact you are reading this probably means you are a hardened HST freak or at least a freak in the making. Fear not though, you are in good company along with most of the folk mentioned on this site. Or maybe you are a just a fan of Hunter Thompson looking for ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 20, 2010, 11:46 am
Like a flash Peter Olszewski aka J.J. McRoach got back to me with permission to republish Mandraxed Wombats here. He also agreed to do a Q+A. So what we have is a review of McRoach’s A Dozen Dopey Yarns, the full text of Mandraxed Wombats and an interview with J.J. McRoach. My quandary is tha...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 19, 2010, 3:16 pm
In June I posted a quick thing on J.J. McRoach’s book A Dozen Dopey Yarns which included an account of Hunter Thompson‘s visit to Australia in 1976. I have sent J. J. McRoach an email asking permission to post the full story here and asking if he’d agree to a brief Q+A. I’m ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 9, 2010, 2:57 pm
Read this great piece where Mr Colson hits back at Rick Leonard (Pitkin County Sheriff candidate) regarding a letter of complaint. A snippet… In case you’ve forgotten, your contribution to the parade was to ride a motorcycle sporting a sign on the back seat with the famous HST star, double-thu...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 7, 2010, 4:03 pm
I dont believe I posted these here before. If I did? Well you can see them again. Hunter wrote a piece for Time Magazine called Fear and Loathing in Hollywood; Doomed Love at the Taco Stand. It is an account/report from the set of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The following are some faxes he sent...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Aug 1, 2010, 2:20 pm
Out of all the folks Iv’e had the pleasure of dealing with since this site began Simone Corday is one of my favorites. Simone came to know Hunter during his time at the O’Farrell Theatre, where at the time she was a stripper. She is author of “9 1/2 Years Behind the Green Door, A Memoir: A ...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 26, 2010, 11:50 am
The good folks at Finding the Beat have stepped-up their fundraising efforts with a great trailer. Head here to catch up on what it’s all about and here to make a donation. For their Face Book page click here. Now do what you gotta do. In years to come you’ll be able to tell folks you we...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 23, 2010, 7:15 am
Many thanks to James Campion (Gonzo Journalist, Author, and Pop Culture Satirist) for allowing me to post this here for all to see. It is an interview Campion did with Wayne Ewing after the release of Breakfast with Hunter.  I think you’ll find it interesting. There is a lot to learn about Wayne�...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 20, 2010, 11:06 am
It would seem that Wayne Ewing has out-done himself with his latest trip down Hunter S. Thompson lane. Already I have received a couple of reviews of Animals, Whores & Dialogue, and the word is good. First review is from renowned HST fan and scholar Peter W. Knox. Regular visitors here will know P...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 19, 2010, 7:44 am
As the good Doctor’s birthday shoots by us for another year, here are some of the great tributes that have been written this year. It is folks like these that ensure HST’s memory is kept alive. Also please dont forget, you can send your reviews of Wayne Ewing’s Animals, Whores and Dialogue to...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 17, 2010, 5:57 am
July 18 1937. A day the world of journalism and reporting will never forget. The day a journalistic behemoth entered this world, hell-bent on breaking all the so-called rules and putting anyone who deserved it (and some who didn’t) in their place. Hunter S. Thompson’s presence is still felt ev...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 16, 2010, 1:43 pm
While digging through my piles of stuff I came across this great picture by Dan Winters for an article in Rolling Stone magazine by Chris Heath. The article was called Johnny Depp’s Savage Journey, about Depp’s and Hunter Thompson’s trip through the movie of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 11, 2010, 3:12 pm
Hunter’s birthday is nearly upon us. Blogs of all kinds will be popping up on my Google alert emails, all with different and interesting takes on Hunter S. Thompson. Fans of HST will come out of the woodwork for this day, blogs will be hot with comments and memories of Hunter. Glasses will be rais...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 7, 2010, 8:45 pm
It’s here folks. The ultimate televisual feast for all fans of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. Breakfast with Hunter Vol. 2 Animals, Whores & Dialogue by Wayne Ewing, is available for purchase now and shipping on July 13, this 2010. So if you fancy yourself a fan of HST, (and lets face it you wouldn&...
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Marty Flynn posted an article on Hunter S. Thompson Books - Jul 6, 2010, 8:32 pm
Beatdom Issue 7 hit the shelves today. I have not read it yet so for now just a quick rundown of what is in it. First another wonderful cover (left) by Andres Salaff. Issue 7 is music themed, with an essay by David Wills on Hunter S. Thompson. More from Edaurdo Jones (which is always good) in the ...
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