Synopses & Reviews
Over the course of Hunter S. Thompsonandrsquo;s extraordiandshy;nary life he was publicly branded a bum, a vandal, a thief, a liar, an addict, a freak, and a psychopath. Some of which were true. Yet even when compared to the most significant figures of the 20th century, his legacy retains a brilliantly vital force. The great American writer, the great American iconoclast, the great American hedonistandmdash;however you choose to view him, Thompson remains the high-water mark for all social commentators worldwide, and a truly fearless champion of individual liberties. This is his story, the story of a troubled kid from Louisville who went on to become an international icon. A story that plumbs the darkest depths of American society and charts the now legendary adventures that birthed Gonzo Journalism,
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and a lifestyle beyond imagination.
Praise for Gonzo:
andldquo;I was attracted to its bright orange cover and the drawing of the long-legged Thompson clutching a satchel, running away from something. It was enough to entice me to crack open the book. I didn't stop reading until I was finished, past my bedtime, a couple of hours later.andrdquo; andmdash;Boing Boing
andldquo;This diamond-sharp graphic biography is a witty, thoughtful book . . . Bingley and Hope-Smithandrsquo;s portrait is brave and badass, taking the kind of chances Thompson would have appreciated.andrdquo; andmdash;Publishers Weekly
andquot;Exactly what it says on the tin . . . brilliant.andquot; andmdash;Brain Pickings
Synopsis
The first and only illustrated biography of "The Man in Black", Johnny Cash, the most famous country singer of all timeand#160;Cash was a 17-time Grammy winner who sold more than 90 million albums in his lifetime and became an icon of American music in the 20th century. Graphic novelist Reinhard Kleist depicts Johnny Cashand#8217;s eventful life from his early sessions with Elvis Presley (1956), through the concert in Folsom Prison (1968), his spectacular comeback in the 1990s, and the final years before his death on September 12, 2003.
Already a bestseller and award-winner in Europe, Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness vividly portrays the unpredictable life of a loner, patriot, outlaw, and music rebel, making this unique biography a compelling read for multiple generations of graphic novel and music fans.
About the Author
Will Bingley began his career in the film industry, working as a scriptwriter and script editor on several major studio productions before moving into TV and advertising work. He is a contributor to several major U.S. anthologies and journals. Anthony Hope-Smith studied graphic design and animation and now works as an illustrator. This is his first full-length graphic novel.