Launch: The Hell's Angels Letters: Hunter S. Thompson, Margaret Harrell and the Making of an American Classic

This July 2021 celebration, culminating on Hunter's birthday, July 18, is about the historic letters Hunter S. Thomson wrote to Margaret Harrell, who was an assistant editor to editor-in-chief Jim Silberman at Random House in 1966. Hunter, who is credited as founder of the Gonzo Journalism movement, wanted his first, to-be-published book, Hell's Angels, exactly as he wrote it. Random House needed to make sure they would not incur any lawsuits. Margaret was the mediator and copy editor that made it all happen. This lively presentation will unveil for the first time Hunter's innermost thoughts during the process. Also present, among others, will be collaborator Ron Whitehead, author and professor.