Fear and loathing in Las Vegas
Subtitle: a savage journey to the heart of the American dream
By: by Hunter S. Thompson. Illustrated by Ralph Steadman.
Edition: [1st ed.]
Publisher: Random House
Published: 1971
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
Subjects: Thompson, Hunter S; Journalists -- United States -- Biography
Other titles: Las Vegas.
Description: In Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race, Raoul Duke (Thompson) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (inspired by a friend of Thompson) are quickly diverted to search for the American dream. Their quest is fueled by nearly every drug imaginable and quickly becomes a surreal experience that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. But there is more to this hilarious tale than reckless behavior--for underneath the hallucinogenic facade is a stinging criticism of American greed and consumerism.
Notes: First appeared in *Rolling Stone* magazine, issue 95, Nov. 11, 1971 and issue 96, Nov. 25, 1971.