THOMPSON, Hunter S. and Ralph STEADMAN. The Curse of Lono.

(Cologne): Taschen, 2005.  First edition.  Folio.  202 pages.  First published in 1983, The Curse of Lono is a gonzo masterwork, mixing Hunter S.Thompson’s hallucinogenic writing with the splattery illustration of Ralph Steadman.  The volume is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: revealing Thompson’s crazy coverage of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana.  Published in an edition of 1000 numbered copies signed by both Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman.  A fine copy in original printed cardboard box.