Hunter S. Thompson; Ralph Steadman

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Rolling Stone No. 95 & 96, November 11 & 27, 1971)

San Francisco: Straight Arrow Publishers, 1971.
First Edition.44cm x 28.5cm. 72, 72 pages, 2 volumes, black and white illustrations. Folded newsprint self-wrappers.

The 2 issues of Rolling Stone comprising the first serial edition of the psychedelic cult classic and landmark of gonzo journalism, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. This original version published under Thompson's alter ego, Raoul Duke, also the main protagonist of this drug fueled exploration of the American Dream, and played by Johnny Depp in Terry Gilliam's 1998 film adaptation. Several characters are identified in the Rolling Stone story by their real names which are later edited in the book form first published in 1972. Without the Los Angeles Flyer 20 page supplement to Rolling Stone Issue No. 95.

Chipping to spine tail of issue 96. Minor handling wear and tanning. Very Good Condition.