He is a unique phenomenon: an icon of American counterculture, the king of Gonzo journalism, and a groundbreaking cult author. Hunter S. Thompson remains a topic of conversation, and his mastery is unmatched. The Rolling Stone years pay tribute to him: from previously unpublished letters and Thompson's greatest works for the legendary Rolling Stone emerges the portrait of a one-of-a-kind artist, experienced in a way never before seen—so close and intense.