The Great Shark Hunt

Hunter S. Thompson's Gonzo classic gathers the best of his reporting from the 1960s and 70s, from the Kentucky Derby and the Nixon campaigns to his unforgettable portrait of Muhammad Ali. Written with his trademark wit, fury and razor-sharp observation, it remains one of the defining works of American journalism and a perfect introduction to Gonzo writing. This is the first British paperback edition in the iconic yellow Picador livery, with the striking cover photograph by Edmund Shea and calligraphy by Ralph Steadman.

A pre-owned copy with a sound binding and readable text; the cover shows creasing and edge wear. Book: Fair. Binding is intact and the text is sound.

The covers show creasing, scuffing and edge wear, and the pages are age-toned. No dust jacket. A pre-owned book; any wear beyond that described is minor and in keeping with its age.

Collector's notes

• Picador first British edition, first published in Great Britain 1980 (originally published in the US by Summit Books, 1979).
• Priced UK £4.95.
• Illustrated cover with calligraphy by Ralph Steadman.

A fine addition to any Gonzo or Thompson shelf.