Hunter S. Thompson won literary renown -- and cult status -- with books such as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Hell¿s Angels. The Great Shark Hunt features Thompson¿s early writings, which focus on the political and social turbulence of mid-20th-century America. With his signature style, these essays show his evolution from a sports reporter to the outrageous, insightful and always daring creator of Gonzo Journalism.