Notes of a Dirty Old Man by Charles Bukowski (English) Paperback Book

Description: Notes of a Dirty Old Man by Charles Bukowski Bukowski takes on the guise of the wise fool in this novel, describing the futility and beauty of life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A compilation of Charles Bukowskis underground articles from his column "Notes of a Dirty Old Man" appears here in book form. Bukowskis reasoning for self-describing himself as a dirty old man rings true in this book."People come to my door-too many of them really-and knock to tell me Notes of a Dirty Old Man turns them on. A bum off the road brings in a gypsy and his wife and we talk . . . . drink half the night. A long distance operator from Newburgh, N.Y. sends me money. She wants me to give up drinking beer and to eat well. I hear from a madman who calls himself King Arthur and lives on Vine Street in Hollywood and wants to help me write my column. A doctor comes to my door: I read your column and think I can help you. I used to be a psychiatrist. I send him away . . .""Bukowski writes like a latter-day Celine, a wise fool talking straight from the gut about the futility and beauty of life . . ." -Publishers Weekly"These disjointed stories gives us a glimpse into the brilliant and highly disturbed mind of a man who will drink anything, hump anything and say anything without the slightest tinge of embarassment, shame or remorse. Its actually pretty hard not to like the guy after reading a few of these semi-ranting short stories." -Greg Davidson, curiculummag.comCharles Bukowski was born in Andernach, Germany on August 16, 1920, the only child of an American soldier and a German mother. Bukowski published his first story when he was twenty-four and began writing poetry at the age of thirty-five. His first book of poetry was published in 1959; he went on to publish more than forty-five books of poetry and prose, including Pulp (Black Sparrow, 1994), Screams from the Balcony: Selected Letters 1960-1970 (1993), and The Last Night of the Earth Poems (1992). Other Bukowski books published by City Lights Publishers include More Notes of a Dirty Old Man, The Most Beautiful Woman in Town, Tales of Ordinary Madness, Portions from a Wine-Stained Notebook, and Absence of the Hero. He died of leukemia in San Pedro on March 9, 1994. Author Biography Charles Bukowski was born in Andernach, Germany in 1920 and brought to Los Angeles at age three. Using the city as a backdrop for his work, Bukowski wrote prolifically, publishing over fifty volumes of poetry and prose. He died in San Pedro, California on March 9, 1994. His books are widely translated and posthumous volumes continue to appear. Long Description A compilation of Charles Bukowskis underground articles from his column "Notes of a Dirty Old Man" appears here in book form. Bukowskis reasoning for self-describing himself as a dirty old man rings true in this book. "People come to my door--too many of them really--and knock to tell me Notes of a Dirty Old Man turns them on. A bum off the road brings in a gypsy and his wife and we talk . . . . drink half the night. A long distance operator from Newburgh, N.Y. sends me money. She wants me to give up drinking beer and to eat well. I hear from a madman who calls himself King Arthur and lives on Vine Street in Hollywood and wants to help me write my column. A doctor comes to my door: I read your column and think I can help you. I used to be a psychiatrist. I send him away . . ." "Bukowski writes like a latter-day Celine, a wise fool talking straight from the gut about the futility and beauty of life . . ." -- Publishers Weekly "These disjointed stories gives us a glimpse into the brilliant and highly disturbed mind of a man who will drink anything, hump anything and say anything without the slightest tinge of embarassment, shame or remorse. Its actually pretty hard not to like the guy after reading a few of these semi-ranting short stories." --Greg Davidson, curiculummag.com Charles Bukowski was born in Andernach, Germany on August 16, 1920, the only child of an American soldier and a German mother. Bukowski published his first story when he was twenty-four and began writing poetry at the age of thirty-five. His first book of poetry was published in 1959; he went on to publish more than forty-five books of poetry and prose, including Pulp (Black Sparrow, 1994), Screams from the Balcony: Selected Letters 1960-1970 (1993), and The Last Night of the Earth Poems (1992). Other Bukowski books published by City Lights Publishers include More Notes of a Dirty Old Man , The Most Beautiful Woman in Town , Tales of Ordinary Madness , Portions from a Wine-Stained Notebook , and Absence of the Hero. He died of leukemia in San Pedro on March 9, 1994. Review Quote "Bukowski writes like a latter-day Celine, a wise fool talking straight from the gut about futility and beauty of life..." Details ISBN0872860744 Author Charles Bukowski Short Title NOTES OF A DIRTY OLD MAN 2/E Publisher City Lights Books Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0872860744 ISBN-13 9780872860742 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Imprint City Lights Books Country of Publication United States Birth 1920 Death 1994 Residence US Pages 204 Place of Publication Monroe, OR DOI 10.1604/9780872860742 NZ Release Date 2001-01-18 US Release Date 2001-01-18 UK Release Date 2001-01-18 Publication Date 2001-01-18 DEWEY 813.54 Audience General AU Release Date 2001-01-01 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43674861;

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