The Grapes of Ralph by Ralph Steadman - 1992

London: Ebury Press, 1992. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good Indeed. 12" by 9". Ralph Steadman. The first edition of Ralph Steadman's history of wine, illustrated in colour throughout. Signed and inscribed by the author, with a doodle by Steadman. The first edition of this work. Signed by Ralph Steadman o the half-title, inscribed 'For John', with a doodle of a wine-glass to the facing page. Inscription dated 15th November 1995. Held in the original publisher's unclipped dustwrapper. A humorous guide to wine, looking at the methods of production and qualities of wine from around the world. In this work, Steadman describes the wine culture in Bulgaria, France, Germany, Portugal, Lanzarote, Italy, Australia, California, Peru, and Chile. Whilst offering a concise history and examination of wine making, Steadman's work is still rife with his standard satirical tone. Illustrated profusely in colour throughout. Illustrated and written by Ralph Steadman. Steadman is a Welsh illustrator, who is best known now for his illustrative collaboration with the writer Hunter S. Thompson. His style of illustration is very satirical, with caricatures of politics and society. In the original publisher's cloth binding, held in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Dustwrapper with some light handling marks, and very light edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Signed and doodled by the author to the half-title and to the facing page. Fine