The Gonzo Foundation

The Gonzo Foundation A non-profit organization promoting literature, journalism, and political activism, through the legacy of Hunter S. Thompson, founded by Anita Thompson.

Known as one of the most important writers of the 20th century, Hunter helped pave the way for a new generation of journalists and readers. The Father of Gonzo Journalism, and apt observer of the American scene for four decades, his work continues on in the lives of readers and through the efforts of The Gonzo Foundation. We believe that with every page that you read of Hunter’s work, your own per

sonal strength is invigorated. As Hunter once wrote: “Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel.”

This is what Hunter provided in his life and continues to give after his death through his work – Fuel. Hunter S. Thompson rocked the foundations of traditional reporting and challenged traditional politics. The Gonzo Foundation strives to support those who wish to continue the work he started.

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17 years ago today Bob Dylan came to the Aspen Valley. Yes, Hunter spelled photo with an f -- in the dictionary it's the "standard American" spelling

Thank you Jeremy for choosing to donate a portion of your winnings to the Gonzo Foundation's Hunter S. Thompson Scholars...
05/31/2019

Thank you Jeremy for choosing to donate a portion of your winnings to the Gonzo Foundation's Hunter S. Thompson Scholarship for Veterans at Columbia University!
Only 24K people to beat at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. We thank you Jeremy! That's the Gonzo Way! Gonzo Poker

A Big Thank You To Jeremy Staple (Gonzo Poker) who is in the World Series of Poker Game in Las Vegas. After being a guest at Owl Farm & lifelong Hunter reader, he chose to donate the portion of his winnings (if any) to the Gonzo Foundation's Hunter S. Thompson Scholarship for Veterans at Columbia University. He's about to be with 24K players! "When the Going Gets Weird, the Weird Turn Pro." Good vibes your way Jeremy!

Letter to Paul Semonin on April 7, 1964:"You cannot write like that-- and get paid for it-- until your name rings bells;...
05/17/2019

Letter to Paul Semonin on April 7, 1964:
"You cannot write like that-- and get paid for it-- until your name rings bells; then you can foam to your heart's content. I have the same continuing problem, and am constantly hung on it. Whether you are a journalist or not, the only way to attempt journalism is to assume you know nothing at the start, and then only write what you find evidence to support-- along with the evidence, so neither the editor nor the reader is forced to take your word for it. So much for that; I said much earlier that I was keeping hands off your professional efforts, so pardon this release and do what you will."
-Hunter S. Thompson, Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman

Letter to Paul Semonin on April 7, 1964:
"You cannot write like that-- and get paid for it-- until your name rings bells; then you can foam to your heart's content. I have the same continuing problem, and am constantly hung on it. Whether you are a journalist or not, the only way to attempt journalism is to assume you know nothing at the start, and then only write what you find evidence to support-- along with the evidence, so neither the editor nor the reader is forced to take your word for it. So much for that; I said much earlier that I was keeping hands off your professional efforts, so pardon this release and do what you will."
-Hunter S. Thompson, Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentlemen

05/09/2019

Hunter S. Thompson's copy of Random House Dictionary (currently at Owl Farm private museum).

04/17/2019

Honors go to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The South Florida Sun Sentinel. And there was a posthumous award for Aretha Franklin.

04/09/2019

International bestseller THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak celebrates its 10th anniversary. Originally published in March 2006, THE BOOK THIEF received immediat...

03/13/2019

I am reposting this list for International Women’s day. Most of the evidence for these authors has been collected only in Wikipedia. We can probably do better by adding more information from …

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