


Forty years after its original publication, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 remains a cornerstone of American political journalism and one of the bestselling campaign books of all time. Thompson comes the bestselling critical look at Nixon and McGovern's 1972 presidential election. A political journalist presents his frankly subjective observations on the personalities and political machinations of the 1972 Democratic presidential primariesand the subsequent campaign between nominee George McGovern and incumbent Richard Nixon.įrom the legendary journalist and creator of "Gonzo" journalism Hunter S.
