FEAR AND LOATHING IN AMERICA: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist, 1968-1976

New York: Simon & Schuster, 2000. First printing. Near fine in near fine jacket.. Inscribed first trade edition of the second volume of Thompson's Gonzo Letters. 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. 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.