IntroductionThe term 'Gonzo' was first coined by revered author Hunter S. Thompson. Gonzo is a style of journalism where the writer is the protagonist, getting involved in their explorations. Gonzo doesn't focus on the objective, it favours experience - the subjective from the authors perspective. There's usually an element of investigative journalism, searching for the facts, checking out a subjects background, diving deep into it's history and weaving a story together thereafter. Though in Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas, the original Gonzo manuscript, there are no facts, only wild first-hand experiences. If you clicked on this list, it's likely you've read the works of Hunter S. Thompson, so he will not be included. There's a far wider world of Gonzo/investigative journalism than Hunter, though he may be considered a great. What follows is a list of five must read gonzo/investigative journalism books, as an alternative to Hunter S. Thompson. |