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Generation of Swine
Generation of Swine: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist | Hunter S. Thompson
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From the bestselling author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the legendary Hunter S. Thompson’s second volume of the “Gonzo Papers” is back. Generation of Swine collects hundreds of columns from the infamous journalist’s 1980s tenure at the San Francisco Examiner. Here, against a backdrop of late-night tattoo sessions and soldier-of-fortune trade shows, Dr. Thompson is at his apocalyptic best—covering emblematic events such as the 1987-88 presidential campaign, with Vice President George Bush, Sr., fighting for his life against Republican competitors like Alexander Haig, Pat Buchanan, and Pat Robertson; detailing the GOP's obsession with drugs and drug abuse; while at the same time capturing momentous social phenomena as they occurred, like the rise of cable, satellite TV, and CNN—24 hours of mainline news. Showcasing his inimitable talent for social and political analysis, Generation of Swine is vintage Thompson—eerily prescient, incisive, and enduring.
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Leftcoastzen
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Ok, so this book was published in 1988, I have been dealing with a long term storage situation, ( long story)but when people say just donate it all, what could be in there , yadda ,yadda, yadda.This was in there ,I forgot I had it!Bet I got it from a Book rep somewhere in my book selling days...honestly don‘t remember....reunited and it feels so good🎶

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ProfessorBeanbag
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"It was a good revolution to miss" ?

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drokka
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I bought these two books as part of my starter Book of the Month package back in 1988. I couldn't decide which to use for the #Hour30challenge #sharetheshame challenge but reckon Generation of Swine probably takes it since I did try to read Koko every few years. #24in48 #24in48readathon

AmyG I loved Koko. 7y
DGRachel I read Koko in high school and loved it, but I was on a bit of a horror novel kick in my early teens. 😊 7y
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Oblomov26
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We need his voice more than ever.