William S. Burroughs è stato un romanziere, saggista e performer americano, figura cardine della Beat Generation e influente autore postmoderno. La sua opera, spesso attingendo a esperienze personali di tossicodipendenza e violenza, è caratterizzata da una tagliente critica sociale e da tecniche letterarie sperimentali come il metodo del cut-up. Burroughs è diventato noto per i suoi romanzi che hanno suscitato controversie e sfidato i sistemi morali e politici della sua epoca. La sua influenza si estende oltre la letteratura alla cultura popolare, dove è apprezzato per la sua visione unica e il suo potere sovversivo.
Con questo romanzo, ebbe a dire Norman Mailer, William Burroughs rivelò di essere «l’unico romanziere americano vivente a cui si possa plausibilmente attribuire genio». Scavando nelle proprie ferite con l’acume della paranoia e un’acrobatica inventiva stilistica, in Pasto nudo Burroughs disegna, sfrontato e perentorio, un ritratto dell’America all’acido fenico.
Burroughs Live gathers all the interviews, both published and unpublished, given by William Burroughs, as well as conversations with well-known writers, artists, and musicians such as Tennessee Williams, Timothy Leary, Patti Smith, Keith Richards, Allen Ginsberg, Brion Gysin, and Gregory Corso. číst celé
The novella began as a story treatment for a proposed film adaptation of Alan E. Nourse's novel The Bladerunner. A later edition published in the 1980s changed the formatting of the title to Blade Runner, a movie. Burroughs' treatment is set in the early 21st century and involves mutated viruses and 'a medical-care apocalypse'. The term 'blade runner' referred to a smuggler of medical supplies, e.g. scalpels.
First published in 1963 and representing Burroughs's literary breakthrough in the UK, Dead Fingers Talk is, in the words of Burroughs scholar Prof. Oliver Harris, a prophetic work of haunting power, and is perhaps the most commercial and accessible of his works. Combining new material with selections from Naked Lunch and his cut-up novels The Soft Machine and The Ticket That Exploded, the book is also a fascinating precursor to remix and mash-up forms in art and music, which owe much to Burroughs's influence. This newly edited edition of Dead Fingers Talk, based on the restored text of the novel, will delight all Burroughs fans and lovers of experimental literature, and offer a new insight into the artistic process of one of the most original and influential writers of the twentieth century.
The book promises sheer pleasure and entertainment, as highlighted by the "Chicago Sun-Times." It captivates readers with its engaging narrative and delightful characters, ensuring a wonderfully entertaining experience throughout.
Focusing on the unique writing style of William S. Burroughs, this collection presents his most compelling works, showcasing his distinctive voice and literary innovation. The reader can expect a blend of fantastic, weird, and disturbing narratives that reflect Burroughs' influence on American literature. Celebrated for its intriguing content, this anthology serves as a tribute to an author whose contributions continue to resonate in the literary world.
`Where are the snows of yesteryear. And the speedballs I useta know? Well, I guess it's time for my Ovaltine and a long good night.'
Presents the author's incisive, paranoiac, maddened and maddening worldview in interviews interspersed with stories and other writing.
William Burroughs was one of post-war America's most controversial and influential writers. This is the authoritative, indispensable anthology of his greatest work.
"Climate: Into the 21st Century" offers a collection of essays by top meteorological experts, detailing the global climate system of the 20th century. It highlights extreme climatic events, advancements in climate observation, and predictability. Illustrated and engaging, it's ideal for both general readers and educational use.