1983
160pp.
Picador, London

The scarce first UK edition of this work from longtime collaborators Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman. 

The first UK edition, first impression with complete number line. Printed in the US. The work was first published by Bantam Books earlier the same year. 

In the original pictorial paper wraps. No dust wrapper, as issued. 

The work describes Thompson’s experiences in Hawaii covering the Honolulu Marathon, on which he brought along his collaborator and friend Ralph Steadman, who provides the characteristic illustrations for the work. The pair notably collaborated on the 1971 novel ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’. 

In the publisher’s original paper wraps. Externally in excellent condition with minor shelf wear and creasing to the extremities. Contemporary price sticker to rear board. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean.

Grading: NEAR FINE.