The Curse of Lono

New York: Bantam Books, 1983. First Edition. Very Good. First edition, first printing. An association copy signed by Hunter S. Thompson on the half-title page using his nickname "Flood" and inscribed to his neighbor and close friend for decades, Monty, "To the Admral for reasons that need not be disguised at this time. [signed] Flood / Owl Farm 1/25/84." At the top of the half-title page also inscribed by Monty, "New Year 1984 / It could be worse.. / Jah Knows.. / Pissgums." Monty was referred to by the nickname "Captain Pissgums" by Hunter S. Thompson and his friends. Laid in is a menu for luncheon and dinner dishes to be served at Monty's on Friday, (truncated) August 19th, 2005, the day before HST's ashes were to be fired from a canon in a lavish, private funeral ceremony funded by actor Johnny Depp. Bound in publisher's original printed wraps. Near Fine with toning, light soiling and light wear to spine and extremities, short split at bottom of front spine joint. Tales of drugs, marathon running, real estate, greed, and fishing in the Aloha state from the legendary gonzo journalist, beautifully illustrated in vibrant color by his artistic collaborator on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, signed and inscribed to a close friend shortly after publication. (Inventory #: 140943447)