ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GONZO
Perhaps from Italian, literally: fool, or Spanish ganso idiot, bumpkin (literally: goose).
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GONZO»
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Gonzo Gizmos: Projects and Devices to Channel Your Inner Geek
Step-by-step instructions to building more than 30 fascinating devices are included in this book for workbench warriors and grown-up geeks.
Simon Quellen Field, 2003
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Gonzo: The Life of Hunter S. Thompson
Now, for the first time ever, Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have interviewed Thompson's friends, family and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant oral biography.
Jann Wenner, Corey Seymour, 2008
Enhanced by new biographical material, a visual biography collects the gonzo journalist's photography and archives, featuring many photographs taken by Thompson himself, accompanied by writings and memorabilia.
Hunter S. Thompson, Steve Crist, 2009
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The
Gonzo Papers Anthology
In the three great collections of Gonzo writings, The Great Shark Hunt, Generation of Swine, and Songs of the Doomed he dissected the 60s, 70s, and 80s with violence, wit, anger, and occasional compassion.
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Gonzo Science: Anomalies, Heresies, and Conspiracies
True believers and skeptics beware: what you know about science may be wrong. Science commentators Jim and Allen Richardson are more faithful than the believers and more skeptical than the skeptics -- and they're funnier, too.
Jim Richardson, Allen Richardson
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Gonzo Marketing: Winning Through Worst Practices
A new marketing approach emphasizes the guerrilla tactics of "Gonzo journalism," arguing that a confrontational, unorthodox, and highly individualized marketing plan is best suited to the current business environment.
The cartoonist's and illustrator's commentary accompanies selections from his thirty-year body of work
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Return of
Gonzo Gizmos: More Projects and Devices to Channel ...
This fresh collection of more than 20 science projects--from hydrogen fuel cells to computer-controlled radio transmitters--is perfect for the tireless tinkerer.
Simon Quellen Field, 2007
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Gonzo Republic: Hunter S. Thompson's America
Gonzo Republic looks at Hunter S. Thompson's complex relationship with America.
Every one of these “gonzo” puzzles is constructed by Ben Tausig, one of the top names in the field, from his self-syndicated alternative weekly crossword series (featured in such papers as the Village Voice and the Chicago Reader).
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GONZO»
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gonzo is used in the context of the following news items.
Featured Pet: Gonzo
Our featured pet from Broward County Animal Care is Gonzo, a sweet 4-year-old boy who is hoping to find a loving home. (Published Sunday ... «NBC 6 South Florida, Jul 15»
Hunter and Ralph: birds of a gonzo feather
It has been 10 years since the gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson put a shotgun to his head and took his own life. Thompson was a difficult ... «The Sunday Times, Jul 15»
Gov. Rick Snyder christens Shepler's 'Miss Margy' ferry
... covers food, travel, events, Michigan craft beer and the lottery. Email him at gonzo@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Google+. «MLive.com, Jul 15»
Rambo 'to fight Isis in Last Blood', Sylvester Stallone confirms
... version of them), or else Stallone is going gonzo and will mount an assault on these 'strongholds' himself with the cameras rolling. Crucially ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
True Detective: “Down Will Come”
The episode aims to impress with its gonzo gun show, but the amount of carnage borders on self-parody. In the hands of someone like Edgar ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Jul 15»
The Top 10 Moments from Comic-Con 2015: 'Star Wars,' 'Deadpool …
Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and more beloved Muppets characters crashed the San Diego Comic-Con panel for their upcoming ABC sitcom, ... «Celebuzz, Jul 15»
Street art comes to Aspen
Gravity Productions helped pay her travel costs, he said. “She knows about Aspen, Hunter S. Thompson and the gonzo culture here,” he said. «Aspen Times, Jul 15»
San Diego Comic Con 2015: The Interviews
... embarked on adapting a Hunter S. Thompson Estate-approved adaptation of the gonzo journalism classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. «Tech Times, Jul 15»
Music review: Gonzales knows how to connect with his audience
More recently, however, “Gonzo” has returned to his classical roots. He collaborated with Germany's Kaiser Quartet on the concept album ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
From the 'writing machine' to the computer keyboard: The evolution …
The great gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson stuck with his until his death in 2005 and there's a great market for antique typewriters. Did you ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
