STEADMAN, Ralph and Hunter S. Thompson
Gonzo the Art
Harcourt, New York: 1998
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Later printing. Hardcover. Monograph on the artwork of British illustrated Ralph Steadman. Features a foreword by Hunter S. Thompson. Includes numerous color and some black and white illustrations. An about very good copy with splitting to the rear inner hinge and in a near fine dust jacket. A solid copy nonetheless.
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