Rolling Stone: No. 95 - November 11,1971 and No. 96 - November 25 1971 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream (2 volumes)

San Francisco: Rolling Stone / Straight Arrow Publishers, Inc, 1971. First edition. Very Good. 71; 71pp. Quarto [29cm]. Folded newsprint, unbound. No.95 is sun toned, with chipping at edges, and along central fold. There are several scattered losses. No. 96 has spots of toning, but the color is vibrant overall. Prior owner's address sticker affixed to each issue. Hunter S. Thompson's innovative approach to journalism, later coined Gonzo journalism and New Journalism, contributed heavily to the early popularity and success of Rolling Stone. Thompson's most popular work, "Fear and Loathing and Las Vegas," was first published in the pages of the fledgling music and culture magazine. With Ralph Steadman's classic illustrations.