“Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist 1968–1976” Fear and Loathing letters vol 2 is Thompson’s second book of letters. Through these letters we can see the Thompson we know of today begin to emerge and form. As usual his letters are an interesting way to learn about the real HST.

Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist 1968–1976 © 2000 Hunter S. Thompson.

(2000) New York. Simon & Schuster. First edition. Hardcover with dust jacket.

(2000) London. Bloomsbury. First UK edition. Hardcover with dust jacket.

(2000) New York. Simon & Schuster. Limited edition, bound in burgundy leather. Although not numbered it is limited to 300 copies. Signed by Thompson.

(2001) New York. Simon & Schuster. First softcover printing.

(2001) London. Bloomsbury. First UK, paperback printing.

(2003) New York. Simon & Schuster. Mass market paperback.

(2006) New York. Simon & Schuster. Mass market paperback.

Also published as part of a Fear and Loathing Letters box set. Published in 2002 by Ed Smith and Old English Bindery. There were two sets published. The Black Edition is 1/50 numbered sets. Both volumes signed by Thompson. In a black leather slipcase wrapped in black chemises with the Gonzo logo on the edge. The Red Edition is 1/15 numbered sets in a red leather
slipcase in chemises. Again both volumes signed and (according to the publisher) “ Further enhanced” by Thompson

Compilation, format & synopsis © Martin Flynn 2012