The Joke's Over: Bruised Memories: Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson, and Me

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Few people knew Hunter S. Thompson as well as Ralph Steadman did. This no-holds-barred memoir tells of their unique collaboration, which documented the turbulent years of the civil-rights movement, the Nixon years, and Watergate. When Thompson committed suicide in 2005, it was the end of a friendship that was defined by both betrayal and understanding.

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I was happy and my boyfriend was happy. Bought the book as a gift. I needed it quickly and it arrived with plenty of time left.

In Hunter's life, there were many stories and trips that Ralph was not a included. Yail Bloor), who accompanied the good doctor on drug and booze filled coverage of fishing tournament in Cozumel. The book should be commended as it offers some great insight into the, at times, testy relationship between Ralph and Hunter through the years. Hunter had many friends and traveling companions like Michael Solheim (a.k.a. I think a casual gonzo reader may find the book more enjoyable than those who are more avid and longtime fans. What I found disappointing is that Ralph's used this book as his latest medium to again whine on about the fact Hunter did not invite him on either of the vegas trips that were the basis for the infamous Fear and Loathing novel. At times, Ralph's continued bitterness is quite appearent and to me just comes off as very unflattering.

My prop's to Amazon for the best deal I could find on the internet, Thanks.So if you want to hear about Hunter from the man that was with him on his mission's and how that man was influenced and likewise, than this book is for you, I'ts well writted also. The book is also full of Ralph's Gonzo Art - some of the very pictures Hunter requested him to draw.I feel like I'm on Reading Rainbow right now, but this is a book I'm happy to have added to my collection. Peace. If your a fan of Hunter I highly recommend this book. I'ts written by his best friend, not some second hand source of filtered information, so it's told how it is, how it was, and what really wend down on their adventures on the job.

Thompson did over the years. Ralph Steadman gives and honest, insightful and funny glimps into the work he and Hunter S.

The artwork is first rate and of course, that is what Ralph does best. For the most part, he does a good job. There are some rants and he pulls off some of his own scabs from life with Hunter. I'm going to miss the good doctor. Still, all in all, it was a good read and I recommend it for anyone who has ever been the sidekick of a huge ego or savagely bludgeoned by the wierd that has gone pro. Thompson, with his faithful English mad man gave us the ultimate in gonzo journalism. Hunter S. This is Ralph's side of the love/hate partnership they shared.