Tom Wolfe and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Tom Wolfe is one of the most influential journalists of our time. His works have revolutionized the way we look at pop culture and the figures that drive it, such as Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters. He has published many novels and he shows no signs of slowing down. Tom Wolfe was born and raised in Richmond, VA. He was educated at Washington and Lee University …showed first 75 words of 1238 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1238 total…the world’s eyes to what was really going on in the 60’s acid culture scene. He showed the parents that all hippies were not evil, but he also showed the kids that there are a lot of problems with the acid culture. His journalism revolutionized the way non-fiction is written. Works Cited Wolfe, Tom. The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1968. Tom Wolfe. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. http://www.TomWolfe.com.