Description: THE CURSE OF LONO - INSCRIBED BY STEADMAN TO THE DEDICATEE, VIRGINIA THOMPSON Author: Thompson, Hunter S. (text); Steadman, Ralph (illustrations) Title: THE CURSE OF LONO - INSCRIBED BY STEADMAN TO THE DEDICATEE, VIRGINIA THOMPSON Publication: London: Picador / PAN Books Ltd., 1983 Description: On May 23, 1980, Paul Perry (editor of Running magazine) wrote Thompson and asked him to cover the 1980 Honolulu Marathon (all expenses paid). Thompson, accompanied by Ralph Steadman, made the trip to Hawaii, which resulted in their collaborative Gonzo piece "The Charge of the Weird Brigade." It was considerably expanded and published by as The Curse of Lono in 1983. The book was popular at the time of publication, going into ten printings in the U.S., and two in the U.K. It would not see publication again in the U.S. until the Taschen hardcover was released in 2004. In his 2006 memoir The Joke's Over, Steadman recalls the first time he met the mother of his long-time friend and collaborator, while passing through Louisville. She was in her nineties then, and living in a rest home. He describes the woman who produced the king of Gonzo journalism thusly: "I pushed open the door...and diametrically opposite from me, across the room, sat a tall, handsome, big-boned lady in a Lazy Boy chair with a king-sized filter tip in her hand and a freshly poured bourbon in front of her on what looked like a drinks trolley zimmerframe." A distinguished copy; Hunter's printed dedication along the lower copyright page reads "To my Mother, Virginia Ray Thompson." Kentucky. Shoaf A11b. Second Impression. Small quarto (25.5cm); original pictorial card wrappers; [7],8-158,[2]pp; illus. Inscribed by Steadman on the verso of the front wrapper to Virginia Ray Thompson (1908-1998): "For Hunter's Mother / Virginia / from Ralph Steadman / 12 Aug. 87." On the opposing half-title page, Steadman has drawn a full-page caricature of Hunter S. Thompson, with a hat on his head and cigarette holder in his mouth. Modest external wear, subtle toning to wrapper extremities, with an original price sticker to lower rear wrapper; Near Fine. Seller ID: 7472 Subject: Art & Photography, Association Copies, Literature Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 3850 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Thompson, Hunter S. (text); Steadman, Ralph (illustrations
Publisher: Picador / PAN Books Ltd
Year Printed: 1983
Special Attributes: Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
