Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail
by THOMPSON, Hunter S. (Illustrated by Ralph Steadman)
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London: Allison & Busby, 1974. First British edition. Hardcover. Hardcover. First British edition. A near fine book in a very good dust jacket. Some toning the white cover, extremities, short closed tear at the top of the rear panel, wear along the top edge of the front panel and an abrasion on the cover. Book llustrations by Ralph Steadman. The best selling book of Thompson's account of covering the 1972 presidential campaign, a breakthrough book in the world of political reportage.
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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- Bookseller
- Sawtooth Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28982
- Title
- Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail
- Author
- THOMPSON, Hunter S. (Illustrated by Ralph Steadman)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First British edition
- Publisher
- Allison & Busby
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1974
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