The Joke's Over
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The Joke's Over by Ralph Steadman
A New York Times Book Review Editor s ChoiceNew York Post Required Reading
Enormously entertaining. The Boston Globe
A pleasant surprise. The Tampa Tribune
Bizarre and compelling. Miami New Times
A must read. BookPage
The rollicking, no-holds-barred, definitive inside story of the Gonzo years from legendary artist Ralph Steadman.
Hunter Thompson s marvelously deranged illustrator, Ralph Steadman, gives us a terrific memoir with The Joke s Over . . . Both fitting and touching. New York Post
There can be no question that Hunter S. Thompson s pivotal works would not be the same without the accompanying artworks of his partner Ralph Steadman . . . [Steadman] recalls it all eloquently . . .A vivid, well-written paean to Thompson and, by extension, the character of the American rebel. The Buffalo News
RALPH STEADMAN has illustrated many books, including Hunter S. Thompson s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and the fiftieth-anniversary edition of George Orwell s Animal Farm. He is the author of The Grapes of Ralph (for which he won a Glenfiddich Food & Drink Award), Still Life with Bottle, The Book of Jones, and Gonzo: The Art. He lives in England. Visit www.RalphSteadman.com.
Ralph Steadman is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations in classic books such as Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Island, Animal Farm, and Fahrenheit 451. His revered work has appeared in numerous publications throughout the years, including Rolling Stone, The Daily Telegraph, and The New York Times. This fall, a documentary film on Steadman, narrated by Johnny Depp, will be released by Sony Pictures. Fifteen years in the making, the film For No Good Reason highlights the many reasons to admire this one-of-a-kind artist. Likewise, PROUD TOO BE WEIRD celebrates the profound creative genius of Ralph Steadman.
| SKU | CIN0156032503G |
| ISBN 13 | 9780156032506 |
| ISBN 10 | 0156032503 |
| Title | The Joke's Over |
| Author | Ralph Steadman |
| Condition | Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning, Inc |
| Year published | 2007-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
