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  • Audio CD: 1 pages
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audio; Unabridged edition (April 15, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1482997398
  • ISBN-13: 978-1482997392
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.5 x 6 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsThompson-Steadman harmony at its best
By A Customer on April 30, 1997
Format: Paperback
From the blue-armed freak, to the demonic fire-glowing night in The Land of Po, this is essential HST. Throw in the Honolulu Marathon, and the good doctor serves up a characteristic glimpse of his own weird Americana that calls for all other social critics to throw down their pens in reverence and futility. This book is Thompson-Steadman harmony unparalleled. Steadman's illustrations are hallucinogenic masterpieces that complement the fury of Thompson's writing. If you call yourself a devotee, don't leave a hole in your library where this book belongs. It is pure visceral madness. The final scene stakes its claim with any of his best works and is nothing short of what those of us who care have come to know as life-blood joy and the frenzied understanding of more than a few generations of enlightenment. Read it. Now
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5.0 out of 5 starsparadise reconsidered
By gonzobrarian on October 24, 2008
Format: Hardcover
This particular piece by Hunter S. Thompson is less appreciated or even overlooked in favor of his more popular works, particularly his adventure in Las Vegas. Lono is the perfect follow-up to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, as it reflects the recipe which catapulted Thompson's method of gonzo: travel to some exotic locale, cover some seemingly trivial yet ultimately bizarre sporting event, overstay your time exploring the local culture which will ultimately prove equally or even more entertaining than said sporting event, and finally hide in retreat after the blur of intoxication and savage alienation have been extolled upon friends, family, and locals. Not a bad formula, and not a bad writer.

I doubt that the similarity was deliberate to Fear and Loathing, but who really knows? Where Lono is unique is through the division of labor. Thompson's presence is requested in Hawai'i to cover both the brutal exertion and mindset associated with the Honolulu Marathon; he covers it well, but predictably, the real action begins afterward. Unpredictably, accompanying Thompson during his exploits is the illustrator Ralph Steadman, along with each of their families. Without going into too much detail, his companions slowly dwindle due to the harsh conditions on the Kona coast in winter as well as the mental fatigue precipitating it, thereby leaving Thompson to associate with the more seedy element of Hawai'i (within which he fits nicely). Needless to say, chaos ensues, and the reader is exposed to a Hawai'i not normally described in tourist books. Marathons, deathly pounding surf, flooded cottages, elusive marlin hunting, Samoan war axes, dreaded red fleas, and mass quantities of alcohol make for a paradise reconsidered.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsBest description of marathon madness I have ever read.
By A Customer on June 22, 1998
Format: Paperback
Prior to reading this book, I had dismissed the author as someone who just got loaded and made up a bunch of stuff. However, the first few chapters of Lono represent the best description of marathon madness of those times that I have ever read (I finished 6th place at the 1983 Honolulu Marathon). His insightfulness into carbo-loading parties and the running divorce lead me to believe that he first did his research sober and then crawled off to finish the book.It has given me a lot of new respect for Gonzo Journalism.And Steadman's manic drawings of a perfect match.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn unknown classic
By Beau Christensen on October 27, 2007
Format: Paperback
This books is probably the least well-known of HST's books. But it was a very pleasant surprise upon reading it. It is classic Thompson, self-destructive, paranoid, and hilarious. If you take his word for it, you might never visit Hawaii yourself!
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4.0 out of 5 starsAmazing visual collectors item
By lonelight on August 1, 2006
Format: Hardcover
This book is so big that it won't fit on my flippin' book shelf, and the reason for that is because of Ralph Steadman's full size color pictures throughout. As a matter of fact, there's more to the pictures than to the actual writings of the good doctor. It's an interesting read, all in all, but the book itself is only 200 some odd pages and a little less than half of these pages are dedicated to Ralphs artwork. The actual read only takes about an hour, and during the read, one can't help but think that there is whole chapters missing from the text. Anyways, I consider this an essential "collectors item" from the king of Gonzo, but not quite essential reading. Just because of the unique book design and layout (and artwork) it is a real treasure to own, but it is not the "Fear and Loathing in Hawaii", as some have called it. It is worth the money (36$)and if you find one cheaper (not hardcover) I would not buy it. This is an essential hardcover buy, and if it was reduced to anything less than it is, I would have been disappointed.
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4.0 out of 5 starsLono a lost Gonzo Gem
By D. K. Nestor on October 16, 2015
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
Lono is a lost Gonzo gem. It is uneven in parts but the high notes, Hunter covering a marathon and fishing in Hawaii while seeking the old God Lono, are among his best works.

Ralph Steadman's art is fantastic and surreal so the hard bound copy is recommended. Thompson and STeadman worked best together and, along with the Flying Dog beer labels, was one of their last outings. And one can see why as Steadman's sojourn goes south.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSeriously Amazing.
By John H. on April 11, 2015
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I don't even know where to begin describing how amazing this book is. Let's start with the physical book itself - it's a large hardcover with an orange spine, and huge full color Steadman illustrations that are just gorgeous. If that doesn't have you hankering to pick this thing up yet, pair it with Thompson's weirdest, most chaotic romp yet and you'll get a feel for what this book's all about. Maybe it's only for serious Thompson fans, but it's probably my favorite work by these two geniuses.
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5.0 out of 5 starsPunch the ticket, take the ride.

Hunter S. Thompson's most sanity bending adventure, a must read for true Gonzo's. Wrought with beautiful illustration, twisted humor, and vagrant charm; you really don't want to... Read more

Published 14 days ago by Michael
5.0 out of 5 starsEasy read, hard to put down, great artwork!

Not typical Hunter S. Thompson work. It's a bit refreshing too read other literary excerpts (included in the book) by others throughout the history of Hawaii. Read more

Published 14 days ago by K. Stewart
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

the Dr. is in

Published 3 months ago by jake
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great story!!

Published 3 months ago by W. Jones
5.0 out of 5 starsHUNTER THOMSON LOVERS

The pictures and book are just great combo!!

Published 3 months ago by kay w.
5.0 out of 5 starsAmazing and a must have for any Thompson or art lover!!!!

I'm a huge Hunter Thompson fan and this is a MUST HAVE for anyone who enjoys his work. Ralph Steadman does in pictures what Thompson does with words. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Fuzzy Kate
2.0 out of 5 starsTwo Stars

It was'nt in good conditions. Expensive

Published 8 months ago by Maitepg
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great read!

Published 8 months ago by Jake Shackle
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

I really love this book, beautiful book with awesome illustrations.

Published 9 months ago by Alexander Christie Malmedal
5.0 out of 5 starsA wonderful collaboration of Thompson and Steadman

I initially read this book in 1982. Somewhere along the line I lost the book. For decades the book was unavailable except used copies with highly inflated price tags. Read more

Published 9 months ago by ferdrock

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