Famous for his bestselling novel “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”. The Great Shark Hunt is a lesser-known work of author and pioneer of Gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson. This book is a collection of various essays and articles Thompson wrote throughout his career. Bouncing between cartoonish depictions of the Kentucky Derby and the political career of Jimmy Carter. Also included in this book are several illustrations from Ralph Steadman, Thompsons associate and longtime friend who famously did the artwork and illustration for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson
$180
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- Store Name: Hale & Co. Rare Books
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Kelmscott Press: Of the Friendship of Amis and Amile Translated by William Morris, 1894.
Despite its small size, this book is a floridly beautiful creation from the most influential private press of the late Victorian era.