The Curse of Lono

Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
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About The Book

The fully illustrated Gonzo classic from Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman, The Curse of Lono blends satire, myth, and immersive reportage into a cult counterculture masterpiece—newly introduced by actress and director, Natasha Lyonne.

Tasked with covering Hawaii’s largest annual running event, the Honolulu Marathon, Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman quickly abandon conventional sports reporting. What begins as race coverage erupts into an odyssey of excess and an obssession with Lono, the Hawaiian god of rain and fertility.

As Thompson’s reportage fractures into the surreal, Steadman’s illustrations intensify their descent, transforming their time on the islands into a hallucinatory exploration of Hawaiian myth and dark Americana. The result is The Curse of Lono, a Gonzo classic of immersive journalism and illustrated nonfiction.

About The Author

Photo Credit: William J. Dibble

Hunter S. Thompson was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. His books include Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72Screwjack, Kingdom of FearThe Great Shark Hunt, Fear and Loathing at Rolling StoneHell’s Angels, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. He died in February 2005.

About The Illustrator

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (October 20, 2026)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780684873176

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