William S. Burroughs Livres

"On devient drogué parce qu'on n'a pas de fortes motivations dans aucune autre direction. La came l'emporte par défaut. J'ai essayé par curiosité. Je me piquais comme ça, quand je touchais. Je me suis retrouvé accroché. La plupart des drogués à qui j'ai parlé rapportèrent une expérience semblable. Ils ne s'étaient pas mis à employer des drogues pour une quelconque raison dont ils pussent se souvenir. Ils se piquaient comme ça, jusqu'à ce qu'ils accrochent. On ne décide pas d'être drogué. Un matin, on se réveille malade et on est drogué. " Premier ouvrage de Burroughs, Junky décrit la réalité crue d'un héroïnomane en errance, doué du regard terriblement lucide de l'écrivain. De New York à Mexico, William Lee, double romanesque de l'auteur, fait l'expérience de la came, de la privation, de la prison et de la fuite ; il apprend "l'équation de la came", qui n'est ni une jouissance ni un plaisir, mais un mode de vie. Un livre qui fit scandale lors de sa première publication, et qui laisse présager l'oeuvre à venir.

Burroughs Live gathers all the interviews, both published and unpublished, given by William Burroughs, as well as conversations with well-known writers, artists, and musicians such as Tennessee Williams, Timothy Leary, Patti Smith,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.