Inscribed first trade edition of the second volume of Thompson's Gonzo Letters.
Near fine in near fine jacket.
Price: $1,200.00
"There's a lot of things wrong with this country, but one of the few things still right with it is that a man can steer clear of the organized bullshit if he really wants to. It's a goddamned luxury, and if I were you, I'd take advantage of it while you can."
Covering (among much else) the publication of FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, the start of his decades-long relationship with ROLLING STONE, and his infamous "Freak Power" campaign for sheriff of Aspen, Colorado, FALIA is classic Thompson. Uncommon signed.
First printing. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2000. 9.25'' x 6.25''. Original half black cloth and dark blue paper boards, with silver titles to spine and blind-stamped Gonzo device to front board. In original unclipped ($30) photographic dust jacket. Cream endpapers. 756, [2] pages. Inscribed by Thompson to title page: "To Jeff, Hunter S. Thompson." Postcard announcing 2004 HST event where this book was signed loosely laid in. Ralph Steadman-designed bookplate signed by Steadman also loosely laid in. Book with soil to top edge. Jacket with trace edgewear at top of rear panel and flap, hint of sunning to spine. Text clean.
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