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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

By Hunter S. Thompson
Series: Collins Modern Classics
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson details the outrageous adventures of Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo on a drug-fuelled road trip to Las Vegas. The book explores the pursuit of the American Dream against the backdrop of 1970s counterculture, filled with bizarre encounters and vivid, hallucinogenic imagery. It's a unique blend of journalism and fiction, defined by its manic energy and satirical edge.
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If you enjoy counterculture narratives and are intrigued by the wild, chaotic adventures of two unconventional characters in the heart of Las Vegas, you might find this book a fascinating read. It offers a vivid journey filled with satirical and thought-provoking commentary on American society, written in a unique and immersive style.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience – classics which will endure for generations to come.

The bestselling cult classic

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Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience – classics which will endure for generations to come.

‘You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug – especially when it’s waving a razor-sharp hunting knife in your eyes’

Roaring down the desert highway, Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo are seeking out the dark side of the American Dream. Armed with a drug arsenal of stupendous proportions, they confront casino operators, police officers and assorted Middle Americans, in surreal, chemically enhanced encounters.

Hilarious, hallucinogenic and subversive, Hunter S. Thompson’s semi-autobiographical novel is a cult classic and a masterpiece of gonzo journalism.

‘A scorching epochal sensation’ Tom Wolfe

Series: Collins Modern Classics

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is widely regarded as a seminal work that captures the extremes of the American experience through a lens of both brilliance and outrageousness. Celebrated as a classic, it delves into the complexities of the American psyche with its unique, corrosive prose. Critics admire its action-packed narrative, comparing its wild exploration of themes to the groundbreaking works of contemporary authors.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008557546

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Hunter S. Thompson is incomparably the most celebrated exponent of the New Journalism. His books include Hell’s Angels, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72 and Generation of Swine.Ralph Steadman is one of Britain’s best-known cartoonists and illustrators. His books include I, Leonardo and the bestselling illustrated Animal Farm.

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