Ralph Steadman (born May 15, 1936) is a renowned British cartoonist, illustrator, and writer, famous for his distinctive splatter-and-ink style and sharp social satire. He is best known for his collaboration with American author Hunter S. Thompson, illustrating works like 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.' Steadman's art often targets political corruption, social injustice, and human folly, blending expressionism with comic elements. Over a career spanning six decades, he has created numerous books, animations, and exhibitions, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary cartooning and illustration.
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“'Happiness is a Small Politician' - my mantra then and forever more.”
“There's no such thing as a mistake, really. It's just an opportunity to do something else.”
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“Like you do about Nelson Mandela, you can't help feeling the guy's a good man.”
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“It makes me so desperately sad to witness just how unforgivably wretched our world has become.”
“Man has an innate capacity for violence, but can only justify it in the name of justice.”
“Animal Farm has seen off all the opposition. It's as valid today as it was fifty years ago.”
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“I have even written a book about Wine called The Grapes of Ralph.”
“Man's idea of God, and a God's collusion, is an essential part of the equation to wage war.”