Hunter S. Thompson published 20 major works from 1967 to 2011, pioneering Gonzo journalism and chronicling American counterculture. This complete bibliography lists all his books in chronological order.
First major work. Thompson lived with the notorious motorcycle gang for nearly two years, documenting their lives from the inside.
Defining work of Gonzo journalism. Drug-fueled trip to Las Vegas becomes savage exploration of the American Dream's failure. Adapted to film twice.
Savage account of the 1972 presidential campaign. Chronicles George McGovern's campaign and Thompson's contempt for Richard Nixon.
Gonzo Papers Vol. 1. Massive collection of journalism from 1956-1976. Essays on politics, sports, and culture.
Hawaiian misadventure covering the Honolulu Marathon. Illustrated by Ralph Steadman. Fear and Loathing meets island paradise.
Gonzo Papers Vol. 2. Columns from San Francisco Examiner. Scathing commentary on 1980s politics and culture.
Gonzo Papers Vol. 3. Autobiographical pieces spanning thirty years. Includes trial testimony and unpublished fiction.
Three short stories. Dark, violent, and sexually explicit. Limited first edition of 300 copies.
Gonzo Papers Vol. 4. Coverage of 1992 presidential campaign. Faxes, rants, and observations on Clinton vs. Bush.
Early novel written in 1960, published posthumously. Semi-autobiographical tale of journalist in Puerto Rico. Adapted to film in 2011.
Memoir. Stories from childhood to fame. Reflections on life, America, and the Bush administration.
Collection of ESPN columns on sports and politics. Written during final years, attacks on Bush administration and sports culture.
Fear and Loathing Letters Vol. 1 (1955-1967). Early years before fame. Edited by Douglas Brinkley.
Letters Vol. 2 (1968-1976). Peak years creating gonzo journalism, running for sheriff, covering campaigns.
Collection of Thompson's photography. Behind-the-scenes images from his gonzo adventures.
Career-spanning interviews. Thompson on writing, politics, guns, drugs, and American culture. Introduction by Christopher Hitchens.
Anthology of Rolling Stone work. Compiled by Jann S. Wenner. Features greatest pieces from legendary partnership.
Oral history by Jann S. Wenner and Corey Seymour. Assembled from interviews with friends, family, and colleagues.
By Timothy Denevi. Focuses on Thompson's political journalism from 1968-1976 during his peak gonzo years.