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Ralph Steadman: A Life in Ink

Ralph Steadman: A Life in Ink

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Ralph Steadman: A Life in Ink is the ultimate career retrospective of the UK artist, known for his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson. The book explores his signature ink-splattered style and includes art from his many books, spanning his 50-plus year career. Steadman's work is synonymous with the counterculture of the 1970s and is a must-have for fans of Gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson, and political satire.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2020
Publisher: Chronicle Books


"Ralph Steadman: A Life in Ink" is a comprehensive and definitive retrospective of the renowned and provocative UK artist. Renowned for his collaborations with iconic American writer Hunter S. Thompson, he formed an unlikely duo that created Gonzo journalism. This lifelong collaboration included the now-legendary "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," originally published in Rolling Stone magazine, which has since become a cult classic.

The book explores Steadman's signature ink-splattered style, showcasing a diverse body of work that includes satirical political illustrations. It also features art from award-winning children's books such as "Alice in Wonderland."

"Ralph Steadman: A Life in Ink" is a must-have celebration of the artist's important and influential career. This comprehensive monograph on the life and work of Ralph Steadman collects work from his dozens of books from his 50-plus-year career.

As a satirist, artist, cartoonist, illustrator, writer, and more, Steadman's prolific and influential career continues to resonate and inspire. His work is synonymous with the counterculture of the 1970s.

The ultimate gift and coffee table book for fans of Gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson, and political satire, "Ralph Steadman: Proud Too Be Weirrd" by Ralph Steadman, "The Curse of Lono" by Hunter S. Thompson, and "Gonzo: The Art" by Ralph Steadman should be added to the shelf alongside these titles.

Weight: 2460g
Dimension: 240 x 313 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781797203003

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