
It was adapted into a film by Terry Gilliam in 1998, featuring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro in the lead roles.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was first published in November 1971 as a two-part series in Rolling Stone magazine. Signed by Author(s).įirst edition in book form, first printing. Thompson wrote that he concluded their March trip by spending some 36 hours alone in a hotel room "feverishly writing in my notebook" about his experiences. Thompson took with attorney and Chicano activist Oscar Zeta Acosta in March and April 1971. based on two trips to Las Vegas, Nevada, that Hunter S. the savagely comic account of what happened to the country in the 1960's - told through the narration of a strange, drug-crazed journey to Las Vegas.

Bound in dark grey cloth woven black cloth spine silver lettering to spine in original Steadman illustrated dust jacket has small DJ Spine tear at Base Thompson's classic second & most lauded book, launching his unique brand of stoned & intoxicated yet inspired "Gonzo journalism".

Basis for the acclaimed 1998 Terry Gilliam film starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro. Thompson which was acquired during his book-signing tour for The Rum Diary. DJ mylar-protected, This book includes a signed bookplate by Hunter S. Illustrations by Ralph Steadman, 2-page B/W Frontispiece,HBDJ, 1971, STATED 1ST EDITION ,with "97532468" number line, Dj With Correct Publication Code 6/72 On Rear Flap VG/VG, Light Wear FOX creases DJ, FADE TO EXTREMITIES BLACK EMBOSSE BOARDS WITH BLACK CLOTH AT SPINE CVR & TITLED IN WHITE, 206 pgs, Tiny chips tears DJ Extremities, 8.25 x 5.75 in.
