The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Legacy for the Godfather of Gonzo

Family and friends of Hunter S. Thompson build a foundation to honor the late journalist

By Michael Anft

Woody Creek, Colo.

A year ago, here in the shadow of red cliffs amid the Rocky Mountains, Hunter S. Thompson, the gonzo journalist and author, sat in the kitchen of his home with his wife, Anita, and Ralph Steadman, an artist who had illustrated some of his most memorable stories....

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