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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Reader Score
87%
87% of readers
recommend this book
Now this cult classic of gonzo journalism is a major motion picture from Universal, directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro.
Book Details
- Publisher: Vintage
- Publish Date: May 12nd, 1998
- Pages: 224
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.04in - 5.24in - 0.61in - 0.46lb
- EAN: 9780679785897
- Categories: • United States - 20th Century• Journalism• Popular Culture
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About the Author
The best source on Thompson's writing style and personality is Thompson himself. His books include Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga (1966), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream (1972), Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 (1973); The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time (1979); The Curse of Lono(1983); Generation of Swine, Gonzo Papers Vol. 2: Tales of Shame and Degradation in the 80's (1988); and Songs of the Doomed (1990).
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What people are saying
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Oscar (Zeta) Acosta, the inspiration for the sidekick to Hunter S. Thompson’s alter ego in “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” believed that Thompson had helped himself to his sensibility and personality—and then erased his identity. https://t.co/WnTvftXdEQ
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In the opening of 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' Hunter S. Thompson shows off his absurd drug collection. You know what's even more absurd? His talent at structuring lists. Here's a breakdown on how to use rhythm and form to make epic list-sentences (no drugs required): https://t.co/p27C5yX5n4
Lancashire motormouth. Adopter of unwanted cats. My opinions are not humble, they might cause some butthurt. #VoteAnyoneButLibLabConGreen
Adrenochrome. That bit of misinformation found in Hunter. S Thompson’s 1971 psychedelic classic, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” likely planted the seed that grew into one of the most outlandish and repugnant of all conspiracy theories.
What people are saying
Unparalleled reporting and commentary on politics and culture, plus humor and cartoons, fiction and poetry. Get our Daily newsletter: https://t.co/CW0Z2jHao9
Oscar (Zeta) Acosta, the inspiration for the sidekick to Hunter S. Thompson’s alter ego in “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” believed that Thompson had helped himself to his sensibility and personality—and then erased his identity. https://t.co/WnTvftXdEQ
Using visuals to help you make sense of history's best writers. Also logging, writing essays, and building a text editor.
In the opening of 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' Hunter S. Thompson shows off his absurd drug collection. You know what's even more absurd? His talent at structuring lists. Here's a breakdown on how to use rhythm and form to make epic list-sentences (no drugs required): https://t.co/p27C5yX5n4