The Great Shark Hunt

Name: The Great Shark Hunt
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ISBN: 9780008778828

Strange Tales from a Strange Time

Hunter S. Thompson

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4TH ESTATE
06 August 2026

True stories; Reportage & collected journalism; Society & Social Sciences; Political leaders & leadership; Political campaigning & advertising; Press & journalism

An indispensable compendium of Hunter S Thompson's best of Gonzo.

Originally published in 1979, The Great Shark Hunt, the first volume of the bestselling 'Gonzo Papers' is Hunter S. Thompson’s largest and, arguably, most important work. These essays cover Nixon to napalm, Las Vegas to Watergate, Carter to cocaine, offering brilliant commentary and outrageous humour, in signature Thompson style.

By: Hunter S. Thompson
Imprint: 4TH ESTATE
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780008778828
ISBN 10: 0008778825
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 06 August 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Hunter S. Thompson is incomparably the most celebrated exponent of the New Journalism. His books include Hell’s Angels, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72 and Generation of Swine.Ralph Steadman is one of Britain’s best-known cartoonists and illustrators. His books include I, Leonardo and the bestselling illustrated Animal Farm.