Margaret A. Harrell

“For The Hell’s Angels Letters, Margaret Ann Harrell—in collaboration with Ron Whitehead—has assembled a dossier of all her correspondence with Thompson during the time she worked as the editor of the gonzo writer’s ‘strange and terrible saga of the outlaw motorcycle gangs.’ Typed manuscript pages, scribbled notes, photographs, interviews and all sorts of period ephemera relating to Hell’s Angels allow the reader a valuable, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of this classic of New Journalism.”—Michael Dirda, The Washington Post

“ Of course, there are already two collections of Hunter Thompson’s letters available, but somehow they are even more enjoyable when read in the original form. Whether typed or scrawled in giant letters with a red pen, Thompson’s correspondence is invariably annotated and corrected in his unique way, adding a layer of personality that was missing from the collections, as well—of course—as Harrell’s explanations that provide further insight.”—David Wills, Beatdom

“A big book, literally and figuratively . . . The Hell’s Angels Letters is a must-have text for any Hunter S. Thompson fan. Lavishly documented and illustrated with the actual correspondence that led to the publication of his breakthrough literary effort . . .

The author, Margaret Harrell, who was Thompson’s editor on his inaugural book, and her collaborator, Thompson’s friend and associate poet Ron Whitehead, have succeeded brilliantly to create a fabulous present for you, or anyone in your life who admires Thompson’s numerous achievements . . . It’s worth every penny. The Hell’s Angels Letters: Hunter S Thompson, Margaret Harrell and the Making of an American Classic gets five stars out of five! Bravo!”—Kyle K. Mann, Gonzo Today