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4.0 out of 5 stars
Insights on a relationship with a great writer but selfish man,
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This review is from: The Joke's Over: Asper Nights: Ralph Steadman on Hunter S. Thompson (Paperback)
I have yet to read Jann Wenner's oral biography, so Steadman's book is currently my sole reference point.This book will give you a greater understanding of HST and an appreciation of the working relationship between the author and the artist, which ranges from fond collaboration to insecure suspicion. While I do appreciate HST's style, I believe that Steadman's illustrations and input elevated the published works to a higher plane. Imagine if "Hells Angels" were accompanied by artwork... One of the overriding sentiments is that to be liked/loved by HST was to be verbally abused by HST. I had an uncle like this and while the love was there, it did make for a trying relationship. Add guns, addiction, genius and insecurity to the mix and such a relationship takes on whole new dimension. While the book obviously focuses on HST, I liked the stories about Steadman's own endeavours and philosophies. It provided a nice break from substance-fuelled Gonzoic episodes and educated me about the man at the drawing table. In the end, I came away with a diminished view of HST the human (but hey, we're all screwed up in some way) but greatly impressed by Steadman's honest account. Despite all the trials, he remained a true friend to the end and ever after. |
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The Joke's Over by Ralph Steadman (Audio Cassette - Oct 2007)
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