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Beiez t1_j9arfw0 wrote

I‘ve loved Fear And Loathing but never dove into his other works. Can anybody tell me a good starting point?

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This_person_says t1_j9ay3e1 wrote

The Curse of Lono

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nits3w OP t1_j9b94x8 wrote

Seconded. I have the oversized version with the full page Steadman drawings. Beautiful art, and wonderful writing.

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nits3w OP t1_j9as2pc wrote

Rum Diary is really good, but a bit different. If you are interested in some of the short stories, The Great Shark Hunt and Screwjack are really good.

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Aggressive_Towels t1_j9che3k wrote

Since you asked for a starting point I'll say Rum Diary. Followed by Curse of Lono. After that you could really go anywhere. Hell's Angels, Great Shark Hunt, Campaign Trail... There's nothing that isn't worth the time.

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ragazza68 t1_j9dqn2i wrote

The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved - a long article/essay and absolutely inspired

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davewashere t1_j9f6avt wrote

His early stuff was his best work, so definitely check out Hell's Angels and Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72. A collection of his letters was published as The Proud Highway and Fear and Loathing in America, and I'd consider them essential reading.

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