Ralph Steadman Libros

Cartoonist and national treasure Ralph Steadman's unique take on a variety of extinct birds ...

The book explores the dynamic partnership between Ralph Steadman and Hunter S. Thompson, highlighting their influential contributions to Gonzo journalism. It delves into their initial meeting at the 1970 Kentucky Derby and chronicles their 40-year friendship, marked by collaborations on iconic works like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Steadman's distinctive, anarchic illustrations complement Thompson's literary genius, creating a lasting impact on both art and journalism. Their work together also encompasses significant cultural events, including the Watergate scandal.

The Boids are back in town ... The follow-up to the award-winning EXTINCT BOIDS, this book features more of the incredible art of cartoonist Ralph Steadman. This time the focus is not on the birds that are gone, but the ones that there's still time to save. These are the 192 Critically Endangered birds on the IUCN Red List, species such as the Giant Ibis, the Kakapo, the Sumatran Ground-cuckoo and the iconic Spoon-billed Sandpiper – these, along with a number of classic Steadman creations such as the Unsociable Lapwing, are the NEARLY-EXTINCT BOIDS. Woids are again by author, conservationist and film-maker Ceri Levy. Together, Ceri and Ralph are THE GONZOVATIONISTS.

A book about the world of drugs in Las Vegas. "The best book on the dope decade." -- "NY Times Book Review"

The perfect gift for dog-lovers and fans of Ralph Steadman.

The distinguished detective apprehends a gang of robbers who have stolen a shipment of valuable Limburger cheese.

Ceri's humorous but meaningful message accompanied by Ralph's sensational paintings will satisfy art-lovers and conservationists alike.Following on from Extinct Boids and Nextinction, Critical Critters is the third in this epic trilogy of books dedicated to extinct and critically endangered animals from cartoonist Ralph Steadman and film-maker Ceri Levy - the GONZOVATIONISTS.Expect plenty more of what made the first two books so successful - unpredictable nonsense beasts, irreverent jokes, a diary-style record of the creative mayhem, and around 100 spectacular illustrations by Ralph of critically endangered mammals, insects, fish, lizards and trees – a stunning collection, with a serious conservation message.

Not a typical biography, Ralph Steadman examines Freud using Freud's 1905 essay on Jokes and illustrates his points with 75 drawings. The result is a masterful interplay of text and illustration, visual and verbal puns, and unexpected insight.

The Boids are back in town . . . The follow-up to the award-winning Extinct Boids, this book features more of the incredible art of cartoonist Ralph Steadman. This time, the focus is not on the birds that are gone, but on the ones that there is still time left to save. These are the 192 critically endangered birds on the IUCN Red List, species such as the Giant Ibis, the Kakapo, the Sumatran Ground-cuckoo and the iconic Spoon-billed Sandpiper--these, along with a number of classic Steadman creations such as the Unsociable Lapwing, are the Nearly-Extinct Boids. Woids are again by author, conservationist, and filmmaker Ceri Levy. Together, Ceri and Ralph are THE GONZOVATIONISTS.

Featuring a three-decade collection of Ralph Steadman's provocative and humorous artwork, this retrospective showcases illustrations from iconic works like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It highlights the legendary collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson that gave rise to "gonzo journalism." The book is richly illustrated in both color and black-and-white, and includes an introduction by Thompson himself, adding depth to the exploration of Steadman's unique artistic style and its impact on journalism and culture.