{"product_id":"fear-and-loathing-in-las-vegas-hunter-s-thompson-signed-and-inscribed-early-paperback-association-copy","title":"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hunter S. Thompson. Signed and Inscribed Early Paperback, Association Copy.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eFear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hunter S. Thompson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eAssociation copy of Thompson's iconic second book and a defining work of gonzo journalism, inscribed by Hunter S. Thompson to musician Jeff “Stick” Davis, bassist of the Amazing Rhythm Aces, with whom Thompson maintained a personal friendship. The inscription, written from Owl Farm and dated “July 27, '99” reads in full: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003e“To Jeff Davis — a rotten twisted of the oldest \u0026amp; (?) hillbilly root fast almost hillbilly root. Beware —” followed by Thompson’s large signature, dated “Owl Farm \/ July 27 '99” and with the notation – \"Beware.\" \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eThe volume is accompanied by a signed promotional portrait of Davis, inscribed “All the Best!”, as well as a typed and signed letter on Davis’s letterhead (March 4, 2008), in which he writes:  “Have had this book for 27 years and with the death of Hunter, who I considered a personal friend, I thought it was time to move it on.”  This letter provides direct and compelling provenance, confirming both Davis’s long-term ownership and his personal relationship with Thompson.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNew York: Popular Library, 1971 [circa 176]. Publisher's original illustrated wraps; pp. (xii), 208, [4]. In fair to good condion, shelfwear and creasing to wraps, small chip to rear panel, internally toned else clean. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46703125233839,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_71382.png?v=1774451668","url":"https:\/\/rarebooksleuth.com\/products\/fear-and-loathing-in-las-vegas-hunter-s-thompson-signed-and-inscribed-early-paperback-association-copy","provider":"The Rare Book Sleuth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}