Anthony BourdainChef, writer and documentarian · Kitchen Confidential
”The book that probably influenced me more than any other.”
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
Hunter S. Thompson · 1971 · 372 pages
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About the book
Hunter S. Thompson embarks on a hallucinatory trip to Las Vegas with his attorney, armed with multiple drugs and a mission to cover a photocopier conference. What follows is a satirical, visceral, and caustic account of the American counterculture, combining gonzo journalism with hallucinogenic fiction, creating a scathing critique of capitalism, corruption, and the decline of the ideals of the 1960s.
Narrated in the first person with rapid improvisation and hypnotic prose, the book becomes a document of urban decadence and a reflection on the American illusion, all filtered through the lens of a man in total collapse.
Book details
| Author | Hunter S. Thompson |
|---|---|
| Original title | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas |
| Year of publication | 1971 |
| Pages | 372 |
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Naval RavikantEntrepreneur and investor · AngelList, Angel investor
”I was reading Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, although I think I’ll put that down. I get it. About half-way through it’s just a giant drug-fueled orgy by Hunter S. Thompson and his friend. It was entertaining, but I sort of gave up after a bit.”
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