The Kitchen Readings: Untold Stories of Hunter S. Thompson

by Michael Cleverly and Bob Braudis

Book Overview

Warning *

This book contains the following:

Unsafe use of powerful firearms in combination with explosives

Cultivation of illegal crops

Impressionable minors being exposed to illicit activities

Piloting of automobiles under impaired conditions

Transporting large sums of cash across national borders

*Stunts performed in this book were undertaken by professionals. Do not attempt them at home.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006115928X
• ISBN13: 9780061159282
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

If You Are A True Gonzo Devotee/Fan.......

then this is a must read for you! For those of us that were never blessed (and cursed! :) to have ever met this great man and one of the truly greatest outspoken literary giants of our generation, this is as close as we will ever get to knowing the real man inside the "Gonzo" exterior. Written with love and great humor by Bob Braudis and Michael Cleverly, it is a warm tribute to their friend of many years and allows us inside the "inner circle" of the Owl Farm kitchen. I laughed and laughed, but mostly I cried for having not been able to buy the ticket and take the ride myself.

Nice Stories

This book is a great counterpart to the book "Gonzo" that Jann Wenner put out. The stories in this book are all based around Woody Creek. It is Hunter as a neighbor and friend. Great stuff

Uproarishly wild!

Just a fun bunch of stories of the man and his peacocks. These stories show a true gentleman and insanely paranoidal fiend. His friends love him and he loved them back in so many ways. Entertaining and very funny I'm sure you'll find some gems in here to share with other HST aficionados.

A Must Read for HST Fans

It seems like we could never get enough of the good doctor's wisdom and exploits. My first copies of his works have long since fallen apart and been replaced. Like most fans, I'd like more tales, more insights into one of Nature's truly unique souls. For those of you who feel the same, or for those who are just now being made aware of this fine southern gentleman's contributions, this is a good place to spend a few of those Yankee dollars. If today's world of posers, spin-meisters, politically correct everyman wannabes, one-trick ponies, antichrist runners up and flat out fakes, has you to the point nihilistic despair, then anything by or about HST is just the spiritual tonic for you. Buy this book and read it. It'll make you feel better.

A Wonderful Collection

The Kitchen Readings is a wonderful collection of stories well told by the two men who knew Hunter best. Before setting out, I'm sure both Sheriff Braudis and Mr. Cleverly considered the inevitable criticisms to follow - but they chose to honor their friend anyway. In my view, that speaks volumes. In short, this work provides a funny, reflective, and touchingly personal insight into a very complex and important life. Thoroughly enjoyable and very informative - thanks for the effort, gentlemen.