Still Life with Bottle: Whisky According to Ralph Steadman (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Ralph Steadman, the author of The Grapes of Ralph, turns his brilliant, irreverent eye toward the artistry that is single malt whiskey. As he embarked on the whiskey trail, Steadman quickly became fascinated by the industry, rich in folklore and mysteries as dark as peat--and even more so by the magical liquid it produces. Here is his unique look at this venerable art. Color illustrations.

About the Author

RALPH STEADMAN has illustrated many books, including Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and the fiftieth-anniversary edition of George Orwell's Animal Farm. He is the author of The Grapes of Ralph (for which he won a Glenfiddich Food Drink Award), Still Life with Bottle, The Book of Jones, and Gonzo. He lives in England.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt (November 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0151003106
• ISBN-13: 978-0151003105
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #728,299 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you really want to know the history of scotch wiskey..., March 14, 2002

By	"rfjjr" (Dunlap, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This is the pentultament source for the history and intrigue of scotch...who is "doing" who and how does scotch go from hops, water, and copper pot to the necture of the gods - this is the ultimate source book...And it is written with a sense of irony and humor. Buy this book...if you love scotch you will adore this book.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations and zany sense of humour., February 24, 1999

By A Customer

Being a fan of single malt whiskies myself, I really appreciate his knowledge, at the same time that I am taken by his whimsical humour.(I am Canajian,eh?) His illustrations are outstanding, and he is a truly inspired watercolourist.