Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72
by Thompson, Hunter S
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- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Pasadena, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Straight Arrow Books, 1973. First edition. Fine/Fine. Fine book in like jacket with only trivial wear. Small bump to corner and trivial wear to jacket corners, with one small nick to front upper corner and a faint crease to top edge of rear panel. An exceedingly pleasing copy.
A classic look at American politics focusing on the 1971 Democratic Party primary process, by the inventor of Gonzo Journalism. Illustrated by Ralph Steadman, Thompson chronicles in his inimitable style both the rise of McGovern to the nomination and the nature of political reporting itself. Fine in Fine dust jacket.
A classic look at American politics focusing on the 1971 Democratic Party primary process, by the inventor of Gonzo Journalism. Illustrated by Ralph Steadman, Thompson chronicles in his inimitable style both the rise of McGovern to the nomination and the nature of political reporting itself. Fine in Fine dust jacket.
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
- Whitmore Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3424
- Title
- Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72
- Author
- Thompson, Hunter S
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Straight Arrow Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional.
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