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First UK and US editions, first printings, both signed on the half title by Steadman and each with a signed drawing by Kurt Vonnegut (on the dedication leaf in the UK edition, on the front free endpaper for the US edition). The Joke's Over was first published in the UK. Two works, octavo. Original boards, titles to spines in gilt. With dust jackets. Housed together in custom black silk solander box with titles in gilt to red morocco spine label. Both with numerous illustrations. The bindings sharp, internally crisp. Fine copies in the fine jackets, unclipped, bright.

About The Joke's Over

A memoir by Ralph Steadman reflecting on his long-time collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson, capturing the wild spirit of their creative partnership.