A look at collectible works by Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman

"We can't stop here! This is bat country!" [Share]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( "We can't stop here, this is Bat Country!" Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas In November 1971, Rolling Stone published a two-part article by Hunter S. Thompson, called Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream. From there, Hunter S. Thompson's work has secured a strong foothold in popular culture. He was irreverent, insightful, and often inebriated. Thompson became a hero of the counter culture, styling his reporting method as "Gonzo", an experimental style of journalism where reporters become the central figures of their stories. [Learn more about Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]( “Maybe it meant something. Maybe not, in the long run, but no explanation, no mix of words or music or memories can touch that sense of knowing that you were there and alive in that corner of time and the world. Whatever it meant.” ― Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas [The Great Omar - Sangorski & Sutcliffe]( Ralph Steadman The illustrations of Ralph Steadman are a consistent thread through the works of Hunter S. Thompson, but that's not all Steadman is known for. He's also illustrated for other authors, and written and illustrated many books on his own, including "[Still Life with Bottle: Whisky According to Ralph Steadman]( and "[The Grapes of Ralph: Wine According to Ralph Steadman](. [Learn more]( » The Curse of Lono The Curse of Lono is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: the crazy tales of a journalist’s "coverage" of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana. This curious book has been long out of print, prompting collectors to search high and low for an original copy. [Read more about "The Curse of Lono"]( [Shop now!]( Gonzo collectibles: A remarkable rendition in bronze of Ralph Steadman's iconic image of Hunter S. Thompson's most infamous character. One of only 50 copies, numbered and signed by Steadman in the bronze. San Franciscan sculptor Bergeron has expertly captured every detail of Steadman's image--from his long cigarette holder and Hawaiian shirt down to his bulging briefcase spewing paraphernalia as he slouches along. [Listed by Quill & Brush]( A SAVAGE JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM. A Silkscreen Print 1/150 by Ralph Steadman Ralph Steadman, collaborating with gallery owner Brian Chambers, has created this infamous/famous image, in a silkscreen print produced by Master Printer Joe Petro III. Individually hand-signed by Ralph Steadman in red ink, who has further highlighted each image with his trademark "splat of ink." [Listed by Ed Smith Books]( [Shop now!]( Copyright © 2018 Biblio.com, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at Biblio.com, or from our Facebook page. Our mailing address is: Biblio.com PO Box 1211Asheville, NC 28802 [Add us to your address book](//biblio.us7.list-manage.com/vcard?u=a9f01a4992ac10ff403e6d2e6&id=c63007520b) Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.