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.'"
First Edition Identification
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.
Other Collectible or Notable Editions
First editions of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream signed by Hunter S. Thompson sell for upwards of $7,000.
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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
by Thompson, Hunter S.
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New York: Random House, 1972. First Edition Stated . Hard Back. Very Good/Good. 5 3/4" x 8 1/2. Steadman, Ralph - Drawings. 206 Pages. First Edition stated below number line 97532468 There is a hint of fading at the top and bottom of the gray boards and foxing predominately on top page edges. Dust jacket has spots… Read more about this item Item Price
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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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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
by Hunter S. Thompson
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[ Edition: reprint ]. Good Condition. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] Publisher: Not Avail Pub Date: 12/1/1982 Binding: Mass Market Paperback Pages: 204 Item Price
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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
by Hunter S. Thompson
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream.; Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
by Thompson, Hunter S.
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NY: Random House, 1971. First edition. Hardcover. Bookplate on front paste-down, else near fine, clean & tight condition / near fine bright price clipped dust jacket which is now in a clear protective mylar sleeve.. 206pp. Item Price
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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.
by THOMPSON, Hunter S.
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New York: Random House,, 1971. A classic of our time" - Cormac McCarthy First edition in book form, first printing, signed by the author on the front free endpaper. This semi-fictional account of Thompson's drug-fuelled trip to Las Vegas with his lawyer, Oscar Zeta Acosta, is rare signed. It was adapted into a film by Terry Gilliam in 1998,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
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Vintage, 1989. signed by Hunter S. Thompson on the half-title page; 204 pp., Paperback, very good; second printing thus. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos… Read more about this item Item Price
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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS: A savage journey to the heart of the american dream.
by THOMPSON, Hunter S. (1937-2005)
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London: Harper Perennial, 2005. Brochado / Paperback / Broché. Bom / Good / Bon/Bom, Good, Bien. In-8º(195X128). 1 volume de 204-26 pp. Illustrated by Ralph Steadman. Assinatura de posse.
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
by Thompson, Hunter S
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