Tom Wolfe

Journalist and author of 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test'

Tom Wolfe - Journalist and author of 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test'
Born

March 2nd, 1930
95 years ago

Died

May 14th, 2018
6 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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A prominent American journalist and author, this individual played a significant role in the development of New Journalism, combining literary techniques with traditional reporting. The work featured vivid storytelling and immersive reporting, often exploring counterculture and social issues in America during the 1960s and 1970s. Books such as 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test' chronicled the experiences of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters, using a narrative style that blurred the lines between fiction and non-fiction. The author also published 'The Right Stuff', which focused on the early days of the U.S. space program and the test pilots involved. This individual received numerous accolades for literary contributions, cementing a legacy within American literature.

Wrote 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test'

Authored 'The Right Stuff'

Pioneered the New Journalism movement

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