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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Modern Library)
1.  Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Modern Library) by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Paperback of his MASTERPIECE! Manic, satiric, obscene, hilarious! A HOWL against the American nightmare of consumerism and consumption. A classic forever!"
£8.99   Used & New from: £3.01
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Modern Library)
2.  Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Modern Library) by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Hardcover version. Contains extra stories."
£12.74   Used & New from: £8.21
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
3.  Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Johnny Depp
The list author says:
  "Terry Gilliam (of Monty Python fame) directed this version of the film, featuring Johnny Depp. Extras include Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood: A BBC documentary with Hunter S. Thompson"
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Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
4.  Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas by Maury Chaykin
The list author says:
  "Cool CD abridged reading of the book. Jim Jarmusch and Harry Dean Stanton sharing the Thompson/Raoul Duke role. I really like it."
£12.19   Used & New from: £5.98

Where the Buffalo Roam [DVD] [1980] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
5.  Where the Buffalo Roam [DVD] [1980] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Peter Boyle
The list author says:
  "Bill Murray as Hunter S. Thompson?! Actually, it's amusing. Don't expect coherence though. Great soundtrack if you like Neil Young and Jimi Hendrix."
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Hell's Angels
6.  Hell's Angels by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "The ballsy breakthrough book that brought Thompson to public attention. Check out an except from Amazon. Excellent writing, fascinating account."
£6.99   Used & New from: £5.74

The Rum Diary: A Novel
7.  The Rum Diary: A Novel by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "His long lost  novel. Beautiful passages mark the beginning of Thompson's career. Written when he was 22, he never wrote another novel, but switched to journalism. And exploded with Hell's Angels."
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Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century
8.  Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century by THOMPSON S H
The list author says:
  "Next to most recent book (2003). Incoherent to some, brilliant to others -- still a compelling book. I love it."
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Hey Rube
9.  Hey Rube by Hunter S Thompson
The list author says:
  "Most recent book. 2004. A collection of short ESPN columns that are usually half about sports, and half about politics."
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Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72
10.  Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72 by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Many consider this to be his MASTERPIECE. Although slightly dated now, the writing remains powerful. Read it, even if you're fed up with the whole political process. (And who wouldn't be.) A MUST READ"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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"Screwjack" and Other Stories
11.  "Screwjack" and Other Stories by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Short fiction this time. Contains excellent writing, Hunter's distinct often inspired use of language. First printed privately, published commercially a decade later."
£6.97   Used & New from: £5.21
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Great Shark Hunt, The: Strange Tales from a Strange Time
12.  Great Shark Hunt, The: Strange Tales from a Strange Time by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "the first volume of the bestselling Gonzo Papers, covering Nixon to napalm, Las Vegas to Watergate, Carter to cocaine"
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Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist, 1968-1976 (Gonzo Letters)
13.  Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist, 1968-1976 (Gonzo Letters) by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Letters spanning the years between 1968 and 1976; some excellent, raw writing. Correspondence includes letters to Tom Wolfe and Kurt Vonnegut."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967 (Fear and Loathing Letters)
14.  The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967 (Fear and Loathing Letters) by William J. Kennedy
The list author says:
  "Early letters spanning high school graduation in 1955 through the triumph of his first book, Hell's Angels, in 1966."
£11.50   Used & New from: £2.89
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Better Than Sex (Gonzo Papers)
15.  Better Than Sex (Gonzo Papers) by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Thompson's trail of the 1992 presidential campaign. I really like it. Thompson was a great political junkie. Again, the writing is what makes it so compelling."
£10.31   Used & New from: £7.98

Songs of the Doomed
16.  Songs of the Doomed by Thompson
The list author says:
  "Third volume of the Gonzo Papers; explodes with passion and fury. Thompson's writings though the early 1990's."
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Generation of Swine: Tales of Shame and Degradation in the '80s (Gonzo Papers)
17.  Generation of Swine: Tales of Shame and Degradation in the '80s (Gonzo Papers) by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "The 1980s: a collection of 100 short pieces originally published in the San Francisco Examiner"
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Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist (Gonzo Letters)
18.  Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist (Gonzo Letters) by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Letters spanning the years between 1968 and 1976."
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The Curse of Lono
19.  The Curse of Lono by Steadman Ralph
The list author says:
  "Rare item: foreword by Sean Penn, a 1000-copy edition, copies numbered and hand-signed by Thompson and Steadman."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Fear and Loathing: The Strange and Terrible Saga of Hunter S. Thompson
20.  Fear and Loathing: The Strange and Terrible Saga of Hunter S. Thompson by Paul Perry
The list author says:
  "Interesting unauthorized biography and profile of Thompson. I dug it."
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Hunter S Thompson: Where Were You When The Fun Stopped
21.  Hunter S Thompson: Where Were You When The Fun Stopped by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Strange but true: Hunter Thompson created a favorite mix CD."
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Gonzo: The Art
22.  Gonzo: The Art by Ralph Steadman
The list author says:
  "Ralph Steadman's caustic collaborations (illustrations) with Hunter S. Thompson"
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Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas - Music From The Motion Picture
23.  Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas - Music From The Motion Picture by Various Artists - Soundtracks - Song Collections
The list author says:
  "Soundtrack from the film. Of course, see the film first -- and especially check out the DVDs extras."
£3.98   Used & New from: £2.75
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

On the Road
24.  On the Road by Jack Kerouac
The list author says:
  "Kerouac's manic style was said to be a major influence on Thompson's writing style: there is much to be said for this relation. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is also considered a road  book."
£15.00   Used & New from: £2.46
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The Losers Club
25.  The Losers Club by Richard Perez
The list author says:
  "Finally I needed to mention this lively, addictive underground novel, a book whose descriptive writing bears the energy and undeniable influence of Hunter S. Thompson. Exciting, hilarious, and soulful"
£6.62   Used & New from: £2.09
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