Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas

by Thompson, Hunter S

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. The novel first appeared as a two-part series in Rolling Stone magazine in 1971, was printed as a book the same year, and was later adapted into a film of the same name in 1998 starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro.According to The New York Times,  Fear and Loathing "cemented Mr. Thompson's place as a singular presence in American journalism or, as he once called himself, 'a connoisseur of edge work.'"

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In November 1971, Rolling Stone published the text as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream, a two-part article with the original illustrations by Ralph Steadman. Later that same year, Random House quickly published the hardcover edition with additional Steadman illustrations. First editions from Random House state "First Edition" along with a number line having '2' as its lowest number and no additional printings listed.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

by Thompson, Hunter S.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream  {First Printing}

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream {First Printing}

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1971
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New York: Random House , 1971. Stated First Edition with full number-line and 1971 date at copyright page. This tale first appeared as a two-part series in Rolling Stone magazine in 1971, and first published as a Random House book in 1972 (though majority of listings state the copyright of 1971). Grey pictorial blind-stamp boards, black cloth… Read more about this item
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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS: A SAVAGE JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM

FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS: A SAVAGE JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM

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New York: Random House, 1971. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Steadman, Ralph. Book is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, light bumping to spine ends, light foxing to top edge, light offsetting to top edge of boards else a bright & solid copy. Dust jacket is in… Read more about this item
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS

FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS

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Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas: A Savage Journey To The Heart Of The American Dream

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas: A Savage Journey To The Heart Of The American Dream

by Hunter S. Thompson

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey To The Heart Of The American Dream by Hunter S. Thompson, Warner Books Edition, New York, 1982 Illustrations by Ralph Steadman ISBN: 0-446-31393-9 4th Edition Rare first Warner Books printing Vintage Iconic find Synopsis Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is a novel by Hunter S.… Read more about this item
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream.; Illustrated by Ralph Steadman

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Miriam Comes Home, a Story of Our Israel Cousins

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: a Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

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