Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey into the Heart of the American Dream
by Thompson, Hunter S.; Ralph Steadman [Illustrator]
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- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
The first appearance in book form (following two 1971 issues of Rolling Stone) of Hunter S. Thompson's drugged-out travelogue to/rampage through Las Vegas, with its iconic splattered ink illustrations by Ralph Steadman. It inspired the 1998 Terry Gilliam film by the same name.
Synopsis
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is a novel by Hunter S. Thompson, illustrated by Ralph Steadman. The book is a roman à clef, rooted in autobiographical incidents. The story follows its protagonist, Raoul Duke, and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, as they descend on Las Vegas to chase the American Dream through a drug-induced haze.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140944302
- Title
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey into the Heart of the American Dream
- Author
- Thompson, Hunter S.; Ralph Steadman [Illustrator]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1971
- Keywords
- first printing, Rolling Stone, Las Vegas, Nevada, drugs, use, abuse, peyote, mescaline, travelogues, gonzo journalism
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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