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Title	:	The Joke's Over: Ralph Steadman on Hunter S. Thompson
Author	:	Ralph Steadman
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 396 pages
Published	:	October 1st 2006 by Houghton Mifflin (first published September 29th 2006)
Categories	:	Biography. Nonfiction. Autobiography. Memoir

The Joke's Over: Ralph Steadman on Hunter S. Thompson Hardcover | Pages: 396 pages

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In the spring of 1970, artist Ralph Steadman went to America in search of work and found more than he bargained for. At the Kentucky Derby he met a former
associate of the Hell's Angels, one Hunter S. Thompson. Their working relationship resulted in the now-legendary Gonzo Journalism. "The Joke's Over "tells of a remarkable collaboration that documented the turbulent years of the civil rights movement, the Nixon years, Watergate, and the many bizarre and great events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century. When Thompson committed suicide in 2005, it was the end of a unique friendship filled with both betrayal and under-standing.
A rollicking, no-holds-barred memoir, "The Joke's Over" is the definitive inside story of the Gonzo years.

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Original Title:	The Joke's Over: Bruised Memories: Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson and Me
ISBN:	0151012822 (ISBN13: 9780151012824)
Edition Language:	English

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Ok read, written by someone who obviously new HST well but struggles to write a compelling narrative, often interjected with his own experiences.

HST apparently told Steadman something along the lines of, Dont write, Ralph, youll embarass your family. If this book is representative of his writing, I would have to agree. With significant repetition and a disjointed, gonzo style, its a hard narrative to follow. On the other hand, as a personal, anecdotal, stream of consciouness reminiscing of the joys and pains of working with and being in the vicinity of HST, its and interesting read.Ralph seems to be staking a claim as a co-founder of the

Essential, though not always pleasant, for the long-time HST fan, and, of course, the long-time Steadman fan, who has more than a large reputation outside his appearances with Thompson.

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 factual, mostly tender look back at their thirty-five years of working, fighting, and just generally living it up together. If HST were still around to object, it would be in his finally having to admit

Any literary enlightenment regarding the relationship between famed Gonzo journalist and his companion, illustrator Ralph Steadman, can hardly avoid becoming a series of crazed adventures because that's what Hunter was about. The same was expected of those that lived within his orbit, whether they're friends or simply observers. Personally I'm not as interested in what made Hunter tick. I'd rather hear about what kind of trouble he got people into. "The Jokes Over" provides plenty of these

The book opens with a quote from Thompson, telling Steadman that he shouldn't write because he'll bring shame on his family. Unfortunately it's true, Steadman's writing isn't great. The editing isn't so good either, the book would be better if it was less repetitive and 100 pages shorter. The book is still a cool insight into the love-hate relationship between two anti-establishment artists. It was fun to read about the Kentucky Derby from Steadman's point of view.

What was well known was that Hunter S. Thompson lived life large. It takes a great and close friend to portray Thompson intimately and with honesty. It takes a skillful writer to describe a complicated and over-the-top life. Thanks to Ralph Steadman, Thompson is unflinchingly viewed through his many layers. That so much was accomplished during his lifetime is now evident as no small feat.