The Jokes Over, Ralph Steadman
The Jokes Over, Ralph Steadman
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The Jokes Over
Bruised Memories: Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson, and Me

Author: Ralph Steadman

Narrator: James Adams

Unabridged: 11 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/02/2007

Synopsis

Few people knew Hunter S. Thompson as well as Ralph Steadman did. Their long friendship gave birth to what became known as gonzo journalism. This noholdsbarred memoir tells of their unique collaboration that documented the turbulent years of the 60s and 70s in a friendship defined by both betrayal and understanding.

About Ralph Steadman

Ralph Steadman has illustrated many books, including Hunter S. Thompson’s legendary Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and the fiftieth-anniversary edition of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. He is the author of four other books. He lives in England.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Arthur

Few people knew HST better (or put up with more of his shit) than Ralph Steadman. I can see why he waited until his passing to publish this, as I can only imagine the haranguing and abuse (not to mention lawsuits) that would've otherwise likely ensued, but ultimately this was little more than a fact......more

Goodreads review by Anna

I was willing this book to be good. No commentary I've ever read on Hunter has EVER been good. It is not wonderful. Ersatz Gonzo stylings from the illustrator who admits that Hunter HATED when he tried to write anything on the pictures so essential to his own success. There was much territorial pissi......more

Goodreads review by Matt

This is such a fun and insightful account of many adventures with Hunter. If you love HST, either the author or the character, this is a MUST read to see the good, the bad, and the strange that was Hunter Stockton Thompson from one of his closest friends and collaborative partners.......more

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