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THE PROUD HIGHWAY. The Fear & Loathing Letters Volume 1. Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman. Edited by Douglas Brinkley. Foreword by William J. Kennedy

THE PROUD HIGHWAY. The Fear & Loathing Letters Volume 1. Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman. Edited by Douglas Brinkley. Foreword by William J. Kennedy

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THE PROUD HIGHWAY. The Fear & Loathing Letters Volume 1. Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman. Edited by Douglas Brinkley. Foreword by William J. Kennedy

by Thompson, Hunter S

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0679406956
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9780679406952
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New York: Villard, 1997. First edition. softcover. A fine copy in pictorial wrappers. Advance reading copy. Nearly 700 pages of letters that begin with a high school essay (written in 1955), that takes us through 1967 (after the publication of Hell's Angels). HST's missiles pierce pomposity and rattle the soul. Whether written to his mother, Virginia, or to such luminaries as Charles Kuralt, Philip Graham, Norman Mailer, Tom Wolfe, Carey McWilliams, Lyndon Johnson, and Joan Baez, the letters represent the evolution of a true American original, a singular voice defying an era of banality.

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Ed Smith Books US (US)
Seller's Inventory #
14162
Title
THE PROUD HIGHWAY. The Fear & Loathing Letters Volume 1. Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman. Edited by Douglas Brinkley. Foreword by William J. Kennedy
Author
Thompson, Hunter S
Format/Binding
Softcover
Book Condition
Used - A fine copy in pictorial wrappers
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0679406956
ISBN 13
9780679406952
Publisher
Villard
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1997
Keywords
correspondence, literary letters, gonzo journalism, William J Kennedy, Hell's Angels

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About Ed Smith Books

Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.

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