ARTIST PROOF Taschen CURSE OF LONO Hunter Thompson RALPH STEADMAN ILLUS #063/150
PLEASE NOTE that at this time, the post office is VERY VERY slow and if you need this by a specific time, you’ll need to select Priority Mail or it may take a couple weeks or longer to get there. I know it’s more expensive, but it’s the only way to insure a quick delivery… INCREDIBLY RARE EDITION, NEVER RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC! THE CURSE OF LONO by HUNTER S. THOMPSON MAGNIFICENTLY ILLUSTRATED by RALPH STEADMAN PUBLISHED by TASCHEN NOTE: This is an ARTIST’S PROOF, only 1 of 150 Double Signed Copies See Note Below… ABOUT THE STORY: The Curse of Lono is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: a journalist’s news event “coverage” that ends up an unclassifiable twist of fiction and reportage, myth and crazed surrealism. Featuring all of the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay and feral artwork for which the Hunter S. Thompson/Ralph Steadman duo became known and loved, the book was at once their exemplary and most eccentric output. The original edition of The Curse of Lono, published 1983, had long been out of print when TASCHEN brought out a signed, limited that sold out before it even hit the stores. The standard TASCHEN edition, a smaller format edition made the gonzo masterpiece accessible to everyone, but that took is now LONG out of print. The Author Legendary author Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) developed a style of writing about American life and politics that was so acerbic and over-the-top, it earned its own nickname: “gonzo journalism.” His magazine articles and books—of which he penned nearly a dozen, including Hell’s Angels, The Rum Diary, Songs of the Doomed, The Great Shark Hunt, and the monumental Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas—influenced a generation of writers and established his voice as an essential part of America’s socio-political fabric. Portrayed on the silver screen by Bill Murray (Where the Buffalo Roam, 1980) and Johnny Depp (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1998), Thompson was a wild character whose persona was inseparable from his often semi-autobiographical writing. True to his image, he once said, “I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they’ve always worked for me.” The Illustrator Ralph Steadman’s most celebrated collaborations were undoubtedly with the legendary journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson. Their partnership gave birth to the iconic gonzo journalism style, a form of immersive, first-person reporting that blurred the lines between journalist and subject. His illustrations are characterized by their intense, expressive lines. His drawings often feature exaggerated features and wild, swirling lines filled with satirical and political commentary. Steadman’s work frequently addresses social and political issues with a biting sense of humor. His illustrations often incorporate elements of the absurd and the fantastic with Surreal and hallucinatory elements. The synergy between Thompson and Steadman is undeniable. Their shared love of the absurd, the grotesque, and the American Dream fueled their collaborations and resulted in some of the most iconic and influential works of the 20th century. He is also a printmaker (his prints include a series of etchings on writers from William Shakespeare to William Burroughs). His own books include the lives of Sigmund Freud and Leonardo da Vinci, The Big I Am, The Grapes of Ralph, and the story of God. THIS EDITION This is an extremely rare ARTIST PROOF COPY. These were special printings of the book that wre only made for Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Steadman, and publisher Benedikt Taschen. There were only 150 printed, 50 of each copy were distributed to each of the three, THIS IS COPY AP063/150. Unlike the general copies sold to the public, Ralph Steaman placed an “original face doodle” inside the Artist Proof copies; he rarely does this sort of thing and does not sell his original art or do doodles in books. It’s extremely uncommon to locate a Steadman signature like this. Provenance This was 1 of 2 copies originally purchased by a bookstore owner friend of mine on ebay almost 20 years ago. It comes with the original paperwork from the original seller, but the number on the paperwork is for the other copy, which was AP75/150; hence I am the third owner of this book. I have kept it in the exact condition in which I obtained it. It comes in the original solander box as shipped from Taschen. FYI, I also happen to BE and AUTHORIZED TASCHEN DEALER as well. ABOUT THE PRICE: As of this writing, I could only find one other copy on the internet for MUCH more than I am selling my copy ($4200) you can click on the MUCH MORE link to see it… So I ask you, WHY PAY MORE?!? While you might be tempted to make me an offer, don’t bother… It’s worth what I am asking and I will keep it listed until someone who knows it’s worth grabs it… Sorry! Press Accolades“The book is a must-have for his fans.”— Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles “… 208 pages of Gonzo brilliance…” — Lostinasupermarket.com, New York “The Curse of Lono is the oddball child, an unclassifiable mix of fiction, reportage, mythologies and manic surrealism.”— The Independent, London FOR MORE ILLUSTRATED and ART books I have listed (which is usually a lot!) CLICK HERE or go to the ADVANCED SEARCH in eBay and copy and paste the word yobinitziyobolo into the eBay search box, and then check the SEARCH TITLE AND DESCRIPTIONS box. BONUS OFFER: If you would like a reading copy of this book, I have a copy of the standard hardcover edition I can send you for an additional $75 to be added to the shipping. Just let me know so I can invoice you. No additional actual shipping charges will be added for this bonus book! (note: It is still sealed in shrinkwrap but does have 3 small marks on the top edge of the book. It is otherwise new) For any of the literally hundreds of other items, there are links above and below and if you have any requests, by all means let me know and if I have it, I’ll list if for you right away~ (No off-eBay Sales) About Me & This Item… I am a private collector of art, books, music (10,000 records alone!) and “stuff” and am very picky about what I buy. I don’t like surprises when I buy things from auctions any more than you do. I promise everything there is to know about this item is in this description. I also do not subscribe to “grading” as frankly, grading is totally inconsistent and most of the “graders” TRULY have no clue, so I will use plain English if it is OK with you… *This is a basically brand new hardcover book in PRISTINE condition, without dustjacket as issued as shown, not shrinkwrapped. It has been lightly perused for picture taking purposes, but that’s it. It is HUGE, measuring roughly 18″x13″ (add an inch in all directions for the box), and weighs about 10lbs unpacked. The pictures, though nice, don’t even come close to doing it justice! Comes as shown in the original solander box which can be seen in pictures above. Enjoy… For over a decade, I have sold tens of thousands of items on eBay and have only received a handful of complaints about the accuracy in my descriptions. Having met eBay standards for excellence in trading, you may bid with confidence knowing you will get what you THINK you are bidding on! Please check my feedback. It is a record I am very proud of… I have LOTS of music items, and tons of books available for purchase. Please check my other offerings to see if there is anything else you might be interested in for combined shipping. There are links above and below and why not bookmark my site to make it easier to find at a later date! PAYMENT TERMS: Pretty simple. Pay me, I send it, BUT ONLY TO A REGISTERED ADDRESS! Please do not ask to have it sent to an alternate location as I won’t be able to comply per eBay policy. See below.. Why Are My Shipping & Handling Costs a Bit Higher than Other Sellers? Please Read on… GUARANTEED DELIVERY OR YOUR MONEY BACK! I really DO CARE about when and how your product gets to you. Because the post office is so incredibly inept, I ONLY SHIP domestic packages INSURED, which is AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED in the shipping cost, and that is not free as the post office charges for it. If your parcel gets lost OR damaged in freight, your item will be replaced if one is available OR you will be completely refunded! IMPORTANT MONEY SAVING TIP! If you are buying more than one of my items and would like to SAVE MONEY by COMBINING SHIPPING costs, I will be happy to do so, but eBay has now made it more difficult to get discounts by confusing people with “Buy it Now” and “Add to Cart” options on non-auction style pages. If you are buying one item from a seller use the Buy it Now. BUT IF YOU WANT COMBINED or FREE SHIPPING, DO NOT USE THE BUY IT NOW button! Instead, select ADD TO CART. Then use your BACK button on your browser and select the other items you want that qualify using ADD TO CART each time. When you are finished, look for the shopping cart icon at the top right corner of your eBay page and click on it. Find the blue button which reads COMMIT TO BUY & SEND REQUEST. Once done, the items will be held and I will create a single invoice with either combined or free shipping. NOTE: I cannot retroactively go back and combine items that are not purchased in this manner so PLEASE PAY ATTENTION. Once you receive your invoice, payment is expected promptly! All of the payment info you need will be listed including multiple shipment options. Since I am a legitimate business, California deliveries will require sales tax. PAYMENT OPTIONS:I accept Credit Cards, eChecks and electronic transfers with .Unfortunately, direct bank transfers are not offered due to cost and security concerns.As I reside in the USA, all payments must be made in US Dollars & Cents. SHIPPING ADDRESSES: IMPORTANT!! I can ONLY SHIP to the address as noted in PAYPAL’S “TRANSACTION DETAILS”. If you want it shipped to an alternate location, you will need to register that address BEFORE paying or it will be shipped to the registered address. SHIPPING COSTS: Shipping costs will be determined by weight & destination! You may click on the SHIPPING & PAYMENT tab found at the top of the page, just under the item’s picture for all shipping options to all destinations both domestic and international. There you will find drop down boxes for your location and you can then use the shipping calculator to determine the correct cost for where you live. REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT SHIPPING TIMES: Media Mail (once known as 4th class mail) is a special class of postage for books, music, videos and other printed media available within the US and territories. It is far less expensive than Priority Mail, but – it ….. is ……….. slooowwwww!!!! Despite USPS claims of 3-9 day delivery times, MEDIA MAIL CAN actually TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS to arrive, and their tracking info is frequently not updated until it actually arrives, making that feature pretty useless! PLEASE remember this when you leave feedback scores as the choice is yours and not my fault if it takes a long time to get there! If you want it in a week or less, you are going to have to bite the bullet and pay for Priority Mail which will get it there in 2-3 working days, 99% of the time, but it is more expensive. Basically, the choice is yours, but if you choose media mail, please don’t write to me in 5 days asking where your package is, because the post office will have it and most of the time, they don’t have a clue! International deliveries usually arrive within 1-2 weeks but CAN take up to a month! Faster shipping is available on request, but expensive.Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. You can check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Finally, we do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”; it is illegal and immoral. Questions? Ask and I’ll try to answer… Please check out the other “lovely” items I have just waiting for you by CLICKING HERE! Thanks so much for looking and bidding on my items ~
ARTIST PROOF Taschen CURSE OF LONO Hunter Thompson RALPH STEADMAN ILLUS #063/150
PLEASE NOTE that at this time, the post office is VERY VERY slow and if you need this by a specific time, you’ll need to select Priority Mail or it may take a couple weeks or longer to get there. I know it’s more expensive, but it’s the only way to insure a quick delivery… INCREDIBLY RARE EDITION, NEVER RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC! THE CURSE OF LONO by HUNTER S. THOMPSON MAGNIFICENTLY ILLUSTRATED by RALPH STEADMAN PUBLISHED by TASCHEN NOTE: This is an ARTIST’S PROOF, only 1 of 150 Double Signed Copies See Note Below… ABOUT THE STORY: The Curse of Lono is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: a journalist’s news event “coverage” that ends up an unclassifiable twist of fiction and reportage, myth and crazed surrealism. Featuring all of the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay and feral artwork for which the Hunter S. Thompson/Ralph Steadman duo became known and loved, the book was at once their exemplary and most eccentric output. The original edition of The Curse of Lono, published 1983, had long been out of print when TASCHEN brought out a signed, limited that sold out before it even hit the stores. The standard TASCHEN edition, a smaller format edition made the gonzo masterpiece accessible to everyone, but that took is now LONG out of print. The Author Legendary author Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) developed a style of writing about American life and politics that was so acerbic and over-the-top, it earned its own nickname: “gonzo journalism.” His magazine articles and books—of which he penned nearly a dozen, including Hell’s Angels, The Rum Diary, Songs of the Doomed, The Great Shark Hunt, and the monumental Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas—influenced a generation of writers and established his voice as an essential part of America’s socio-political fabric. Portrayed on the silver screen by Bill Murray (Where the Buffalo Roam, 1980) and Johnny Depp (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1998), Thompson was a wild character whose persona was inseparable from his often semi-autobiographical writing. True to his image, he once said, “I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they’ve always worked for me.” The Illustrator Ralph Steadman’s most celebrated collaborations were undoubtedly with the legendary journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson. Their partnership gave birth to the iconic gonzo journalism style, a form of immersive, first-person reporting that blurred the lines between journalist and subject. His illustrations are characterized by their intense, expressive lines. His drawings often feature exaggerated features and wild, swirling lines filled with satirical and political commentary. Steadman’s work frequently addresses social and political issues with a biting sense of humor. His illustrations often incorporate elements of the absurd and the fantastic with Surreal and hallucinatory elements. The synergy between Thompson and Steadman is undeniable. Their shared love of the absurd, the grotesque, and the American Dream fueled their collaborations and resulted in some of the most iconic and influential works of the 20th century. He is also a printmaker (his prints include a series of etchings on writers from William Shakespeare to William Burroughs). His own books include the lives of Sigmund Freud and Leonardo da Vinci, The Big I Am, The Grapes of Ralph, and the story of God. THIS EDITION This is an extremely rare ARTIST PROOF COPY. These were special printings of the book that wre only made for Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Steadman, and publisher Benedikt Taschen. There were only 150 printed, 50 of each copy were distributed to each of the three, THIS IS COPY AP063/150. Unlike the general copies sold to the public, Ralph Steaman placed an “original face doodle” inside the Artist Proof copies; he rarely does this sort of thing and does not sell his original art or do doodles in books. It’s extremely uncommon to locate a Steadman signature like this. Provenance This was 1 of 2 copies originally purchased by a bookstore owner friend of mine on ebay almost 20 years ago. It comes with the original paperwork from the original seller, but the number on the paperwork is for the other copy, which was AP75/150; hence I am the third owner of this book. I have kept it in the exact condition in which I obtained it. It comes in the original solander box as shipped from Taschen. FYI, I also happen to BE and AUTHORIZED TASCHEN DEALER as well. ABOUT THE PRICE: As of this writing, I could only find one other copy on the internet for MUCH more than I am selling my copy ($4200) you can click on the MUCH MORE link to see it… So I ask you, WHY PAY MORE?!? While you might be tempted to make me an offer, don’t bother… It’s worth what I am asking and I will keep it listed until someone who knows it’s worth grabs it… Sorry! Press Accolades“The book is a must-have for his fans.”— Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles “… 208 pages of Gonzo brilliance…” — Lostinasupermarket.com, New York “The Curse of Lono is the oddball child, an unclassifiable mix of fiction, reportage, mythologies and manic surrealism.”— The Independent, London FOR MORE ILLUSTRATED and ART books I have listed (which is usually a lot!) CLICK HERE or go to the ADVANCED SEARCH in eBay and copy and paste the word yobinitziyobolo into the eBay search box, and then check the SEARCH TITLE AND DESCRIPTIONS box. BONUS OFFER: If you would like a reading copy of this book, I have a copy of the standard hardcover edition I can send you for an additional $75 to be added to the shipping. Just let me know so I can invoice you. No additional actual shipping charges will be added for this bonus book! (note: It is still sealed in shrinkwrap but does have 3 small marks on the top edge of the book. It is otherwise new) For any of the literally hundreds of other items, there are links above and below and if you have any requests, by all means let me know and if I have it, I’ll list if for you right away~ (No off-eBay Sales) About Me & This Item… I am a private collector of art, books, music (10,000 records alone!) and “stuff” and am very picky about what I buy. I don’t like surprises when I buy things from auctions any more than you do. I promise everything there is to know about this item is in this description. I also do not subscribe to “grading” as frankly, grading is totally inconsistent and most of the “graders” TRULY have no clue, so I will use plain English if it is OK with you… *This is a basically brand new hardcover book in PRISTINE condition, without dustjacket as issued as shown, not shrinkwrapped. It has been lightly perused for picture taking purposes, but that’s it. It is HUGE, measuring roughly 18″x13″ (add an inch in all directions for the box), and weighs about 10lbs unpacked. The pictures, though nice, don’t even come close to doing it justice! Comes as shown in the original solander box which can be seen in pictures above. Enjoy… For over a decade, I have sold tens of thousands of items on eBay and have only received a handful of complaints about the accuracy in my descriptions. Having met eBay standards for excellence in trading, you may bid with confidence knowing you will get what you THINK you are bidding on! Please check my feedback. It is a record I am very proud of… I have LOTS of music items, and tons of books available for purchase. Please check my other offerings to see if there is anything else you might be interested in for combined shipping. There are links above and below and why not bookmark my site to make it easier to find at a later date! PAYMENT TERMS: Pretty simple. Pay me, I send it, BUT ONLY TO A REGISTERED ADDRESS! Please do not ask to have it sent to an alternate location as I won’t be able to comply per eBay policy. See below.. Why Are My Shipping & Handling Costs a Bit Higher than Other Sellers? Please Read on… GUARANTEED DELIVERY OR YOUR MONEY BACK! I really DO CARE about when and how your product gets to you. Because the post office is so incredibly inept, I ONLY SHIP domestic packages INSURED, which is AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED in the shipping cost, and that is not free as the post office charges for it. If your parcel gets lost OR damaged in freight, your item will be replaced if one is available OR you will be completely refunded! IMPORTANT MONEY SAVING TIP! If you are buying more than one of my items and would like to SAVE MONEY by COMBINING SHIPPING costs, I will be happy to do so, but eBay has now made it more difficult to get discounts by confusing people with “Buy it Now” and “Add to Cart” options on non-auction style pages. If you are buying one item from a seller use the Buy it Now. BUT IF YOU WANT COMBINED or FREE SHIPPING, DO NOT USE THE BUY IT NOW button! Instead, select ADD TO CART. Then use your BACK button on your browser and select the other items you want that qualify using ADD TO CART each time. When you are finished, look for the shopping cart icon at the top right corner of your eBay page and click on it. Find the blue button which reads COMMIT TO BUY & SEND REQUEST. Once done, the items will be held and I will create a single invoice with either combined or free shipping. NOTE: I cannot retroactively go back and combine items that are not purchased in this manner so PLEASE PAY ATTENTION. Once you receive your invoice, payment is expected promptly! All of the payment info you need will be listed including multiple shipment options. Since I am a legitimate business, California deliveries will require sales tax. PAYMENT OPTIONS:I accept Credit Cards, eChecks and electronic transfers with .Unfortunately, direct bank transfers are not offered due to cost and security concerns.As I reside in the USA, all payments must be made in US Dollars & Cents. SHIPPING ADDRESSES: IMPORTANT!! I can ONLY SHIP to the address as noted in PAYPAL’S “TRANSACTION DETAILS”. If you want it shipped to an alternate location, you will need to register that address BEFORE paying or it will be shipped to the registered address. SHIPPING COSTS: Shipping costs will be determined by weight & destination! You may click on the SHIPPING & PAYMENT tab found at the top of the page, just under the item’s picture for all shipping options to all destinations both domestic and international. There you will find drop down boxes for your location and you can then use the shipping calculator to determine the correct cost for where you live. REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT SHIPPING TIMES: Media Mail (once known as 4th class mail) is a special class of postage for books, music, videos and other printed media available within the US and territories. It is far less expensive than Priority Mail, but – it ….. is ……….. slooowwwww!!!! Despite USPS claims of 3-9 day delivery times, MEDIA MAIL CAN actually TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS to arrive, and their tracking info is frequently not updated until it actually arrives, making that feature pretty useless! PLEASE remember this when you leave feedback scores as the choice is yours and not my fault if it takes a long time to get there! If you want it in a week or less, you are going to have to bite the bullet and pay for Priority Mail which will get it there in 2-3 working days, 99% of the time, but it is more expensive. Basically, the choice is yours, but if you choose media mail, please don’t write to me in 5 days asking where your package is, because the post office will have it and most of the time, they don’t have a clue! International deliveries usually arrive within 1-2 weeks but CAN take up to a month! Faster shipping is available on request, but expensive.Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. You can check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Finally, we do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”; it is illegal and immoral. Questions? Ask and I’ll try to answer… Please check out the other “lovely” items I have just waiting for you by CLICKING HERE! Thanks so much for looking and bidding on my items ~
Amphitryon. A Comedy 1962 Original Printing on Paperback Heinrich Von Kleist
The product is an original 1962 printing on paperback of “Amphitryon,” a comedy by Heinrich Von Kleist. Published by Frederick Ungar Publishing Co., the book is written in English and has a vintage feel. With a length of 9 inches and a width of 5 inches, this vintage book weighs 4 ounces and contains 80 pages. It is intended for a wide audience, including young adults and adults, making it suitable for children and young adults as well as bedtime stories and nursery rhymes. The German author’s work is presented in a format that is accessible and engaging for a diverse readership.