Hunter Gatherer: Talese on Thompson

February 25, 2005

A week ago, Hunter S. Thompson committed suicide at the age of 67. In the intervening days, we've seen dozens of tributes to the original gonzo journalist from people who knew him and admired him. Brooke sits down with one of them - Thompson's fellow New Journalist Gay Talese - to reflect on the journalistic legacy of Hunter S. Thompson.


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