I have been reading "The Joke's Over" by artist Ralph Steadman, his account of his journalistic relationship and friendship with Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, the premier practitioner of Gonzo Journaism back in the day. Steadman provided the awful but brilliant illustrations that often accompanied Thompson's work, including "Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas" and others. I was taken with Steadman's portrait of Thompson on the cover of his book and did this attempt at a kind of copy. Nice to get back to the drawing board. Thanks to Steadman, who's now 89, for all the brilliant artwork!
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