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The Joke's Over
Bruised Memories: Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson, and Me
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In the spring of 1970, artist Ralph Steadman embarked on a journey to America that led him to a transformative partnership with Hunter S. Thompson at the Kentucky Derby. Their collaboration gave rise to Gonzo Journalism, capturing pivotal moments like the civil rights movement and Watergate. The memoir delves into their complex friendship, marked by both betrayal and understanding, culminating in Thompson's tragic suicide in 2005. This candid account provides an insider's perspective on the iconic Gonzo era and its cultural impact.
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The Joke's Over, Ralph Steadman
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- 2007
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- Title
- The Joke's Over
- Subtitle
- Bruised Memories: Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson, and Me
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ralph Steadman
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780156032506
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts, Journalism
- Description
- In the spring of 1970, artist Ralph Steadman embarked on a journey to America that led him to a transformative partnership with Hunter S. Thompson at the Kentucky Derby. Their collaboration gave rise to Gonzo Journalism, capturing pivotal moments like the civil rights movement and Watergate. The memoir delves into their complex friendship, marked by both betrayal and understanding, culminating in Thompson's tragic suicide in 2005. This candid account provides an insider's perspective on the iconic Gonzo era and its cultural impact.