The Last Opium Den

The Last Opium Den is an investigative journalism/travel book by Nick Tosches. It was originally an article in Vanity Fair, where Tosches is a contributing editor. Tosches travels the world (in particular, Southeast Asia) seeking the titular establishment. He also spends time discussing the heroin/opium trade, the history of opium dens, wine tasting, and the historical use of opium to treat symptoms of diabetes.

The Last Opium Den

First edition
Author	Nick Tosches
Language	English
Genre	Journalism, Travel
Publisher	Bloomsbury USA (US)
Publication date	January 5, 2002 (US)
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (Hardback)
Pages	72 pp (hardback first edition)
ISBN	1-58234-227-X
Dewey Decimal	362.29/3/092 B 21
LC Class	HV5816 .T67 2002

See also

• Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

External links

• Tony and Friends Podcast An Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations deleted scene. Tony and Nick discuss Southeast Asia and The Last Opium Den.