# The Curse of Lono — Index

**Author:** Hunter S. Thompson (with Steve Crist, Ralph Steadman, Sean Penn)  
**Published:** 1983 (serial); 2005 TASCHEN limited collector's edition  
**Full text:** `Curse-of-Lono.mobi`

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## Overview

Thompson's account of covering the Honolulu Marathon (1980) and a fishing expedition in Hawaii. Blends sportswriting, travel, and gonzo excess. Steadman illustrations throughout.

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## Government-Antagonistic Themes

- **Hawaii and empire** — Statehood, tourism, military presence; Lono (Hawaiian god) as symbol of displaced indigenous authority
- **Sport and spectacle** — Marathon as cultural ritual; who benefits
- **Environment** — Fishing, ocean; extraction vs. stewardship

*Specific refs to be added after reading.*

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## Cross-References

- [Main index](index-thompson-main.md)
- [Fear and Loathing](index-fear-and-loathing.md) — Same gonzo/sports-assignment structure

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Keywords: #Curse #Lono