The letters contained on this text are filled with passionate, literary and personal observation, providing an insight into both Charles Bukowski and Sheri Martinelli.[...]

In this new interpretation of the life and work of the American poet, short-story writer and novelist "Charles Bukowski", David Stephen Calonne examines Bukowski's writings, colourful life and the desperate conditions of his lifestyle, looking at the literary traditions that influenced him and discu[...]

Charles Bukowski was one of our most iconoclastic, raw and riveting writers, one whose stories, poems and novels have left an enduring mark on our culture. This book deals with his life and work.[...]

Based on the author's experiences when working on the film "Barfly", this book reveals the absurdity and egotism of the film industry.[...]

A selection of the best poetry from America's most iconic and imitated poet, Charles Bukowski.

'Fear makes me a writer, fear and a lack of confidence' A major new biography on an increasingly important American literary icon, by the most acclaimed writer on the Beat Generation, Barry Miles. Miles knew all the key players in the Beat era, including William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, and als[...]

Literary Nonfiction. Memoir. There are many books about Charles Bukowski, but none like this one. Linda King's LOVING & HATING CHARLES BUKOWSKI looks at Bukowski from the other side of the mirror. It is raw, it is raucous, it is a no-holds- barred account of their five-year, on- again off-again rela[...]

Mit diesem Band begann der sensationelle Erfolg Bukowskis in Deutschland. 1973 konnten die großen Verlage mit dieser Art Lyrik nichts anfangen: Lieber ein Buch in einem kleinen Verlag als gar kein Buch, schrieb uns Bukowskis Freund und Übersetzer. Mit geliehenem Geld und auf geschnorrtem Papier wu[...]

Faktotum er, ved siden av Postkontoret og Kvinner, den enestående amerikanske forfatteren Charles Bukowskis (1921-1994) kanskje viktigste roman. Henry Chinaski får sparken for gud-vet-hvilken-gang og sjekker inn på et billig hotell. Han drikker og han skriver. Han sender fra seg manus og blir ref[...]

Henry Chinaski arbejder for det amerikanske postvæsen i Los Angeles. Han står tidligt op om morgenen, tager på arbejde, uddeler breve, tjekker ud og bruger resten af dagen på hestevæddeløb, kvinder og druk til langt ud på natten, før det hele begynder forfra.

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