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Author: Ralph Steadman
Publisher: Harcourt
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$35.00~~
Buy New: $7.87
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

3 reviews
Sales Rank: 286374

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 260
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 9.1 x 1

ISBN: 0151011672
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.22
EAN: 9780151011674
ASIN: 0151011672

Publication Date: November 1, 2005
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

From Chile to California, South Africa to Alsace, Ralph Steadman has seen the best of the world's wine-producing regions. On a search for the unique and original, he meets Aurelio Montes, the Chilean winemaker who planted syrah vines on a rocky, south-facing hill in order to "steal the wild complexity of the mountain's soul." In Spain, he learns of the white chalky soil called albariza that produces the sherry of the Jerez region. In California, the author describes crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, driving up into Marin County, and meeting enthusiastic winemakers whose vineyards sit precariously on the San Andreas fault. As the journey continues on through Burgundy, Champagne, and Sicily, Steadman brings the landscape and its people to life with pictures and prose.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

So Thrilled I Got a Second One! February 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This was almost too good to be true -- a new book and FAR less than what I would have paid in a book store.

4 out of 5 stars

A coffee table book you'll actually read cover-to-cover October 16, 2006
Few people today remember that Ralph Steadman grew to fame for his Gonzo art that complemented some rather famous Gonzo journalism. Today, his is arguably best known for his art that complements wine bottles, as well as a number of wine books published over several decades.

In Untrodden Grapes, his latest book, we get to read and see a number of small wineries through his artist's eyes. Focusing on small but premium producers (hence the title) from around the world, Ralph intersperses his personal editorial on the state of today's wine world along with descriptions and renderings of what he's seen.

A great read for wine lovers, and well worthwhile for anyone who enjoys the intersection of memorable art and great writing.

5 out of 5 stars

Once again - brilliant! December 23, 2005
9 out of 10 found this review helpful

Steadman has outdone himself with this latest book of narrative and artwork. You will be taken on a tour of the wine producing areas of the world, portraying the author's love of the drink. Each story is highlighted with artwork as further interpretation. I especially enjoyed the account of a bottle of wine's ability to transform a mountain of greasy fish, chips and extra peas at a local chip shop to a culinary masterpiece. The writing is honest, expressive, humorous and straight-forward. Those who appreciate a witty turn of phrase will be delighted. Those too drunk on wine to notice will wonder why they feel suddenly lighter.

The artwork is quintessentially Steadman. If you are not familiar with his work, you need to be sure to approach this book with an open mind - as it is not for the faint of heart. Figures can be what some would describe as ugly - maybe even grotesque, there are great splatterings of ink and often quite a bit of mayhem. But, the overall effect is intoxicating with rich colors and visually shocking contrast.

I have collected and appreciated Ralph Steadman's work for over 20 years now, and like any good wine, he just keeps getting better.

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