Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas torrent

Fear and Loathing" redirects here. For Hunter S. Thompson's articles covering the 1972 U.S. presidential campaign, see Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72.
For the 1998 film adaptation of the novel, see Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film).
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

Early edition cover.
Author Hunter S. Thompson
Illustrator Ralph Steadman
Country United States
Language English
Series Gonzo Series
Genre(s) Gonzo journalism
Publisher Random House
Publication date November 11, 1971 and November 25, 1971
Media type Print (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages 204 pp
ISBN ISBN 0-679-78589-2
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is a novel by Hunter S. Thompson, illustrated by Ralph Steadman. The book is a roman à clef, rooted in autobiographical incidents. The story follows its protagonist, Raoul Duke, and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, as they descend on Las Vegas to chase the American Dream through a drug-induced haze. The novel first appeared as a two-part series in Rolling Stone magazine in 1971. It was later adapted into the 1998 film of the same name starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro.