Description
Surfacing from the literary underground, Bukowski's wild and immortal stories have become cult favourites. This collection of anecdotal short stories demonstrates Bukowski's compelling semi-autobiographical style and his mastery of visceral language and the depiction of seamy underworlds.
Focusing on themes that recur throughout his work, from Los Angeles and bar culture to alcoholism, gambling, sex and violence, these pieces also introduce unexpected elements of fantasy and surrealism.
The underbelly of Los Angeles, courtesy of iconic American writer Charles Bukowski
About the Author
Born in 1920, Charles Bukowski became one of America's best-known writers. During his lifetime he published more than forty-five books of poetry and prose including the novels Post Office (1971), Factotum (1975), Women (1979) and Pulp (1994) all available from Virgin Books.
Reviews
Not since George Orwell has the condition of being down-and-out been so well recorded * New York Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9780753513774
Author Charles Bukowski
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Virgin Books
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Weight(grams) 166g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 126mm * 15mm
