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Bukowski and the Barfly Life
On this day in 1994 Charles Bukowski died. Though dismissed by most critics, he was the Grand Old Man of the fringe presses, publishing over fifty books in a career which spanned a half-century and brought near-celebrity status -- appearances with Allen Ginsberg, interviews in Rolling Stone, sold-out readings in Europe (to which he would be able to take not the two six-packs but four bottles of good French wine), and a movie of his earlier, Barfly life. |
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Beerspit Night and Cursing: The Correspondence of Charles Bukowski & Sheri Martinelli 1960-1967
by Charles Bukowski, Sheri Martinelli, Steven Moore (Editor)
letters |
Factotum
fiction |
Ham on Rye
fiction |
Love Is a Dog from Hell: Poems, 1974-1977
poetry |
Notes of a Dirty Old Man
non-fiction |
Pulp
fiction |
Reach for the Sun: Selected Letters, 1978-1994
by Charles Bukowski, Seamus Cooney (Editor)
letters |
Screams from the Balcony: Selected Letters 1960 - 1970
by Charles Bukowski, Seamus Cooney (Editor)
letters |
War All the Time: Poems, 1981-1984
poetry |
Women
fiction |
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"An Introduction to Charles Bukowski"
An essay examines the poet's life, works, and influence on modern poetry.
"More than anything else, Charles Bukowski's narrative poetry has reminded the literary public of just how man-made our notions of 'good' vs. 'bad' poetry are. This has occurred much to the disappointment of many literary critics and professors of English, who, of course, have a stake in being able to 'profess' quality, to profess standards over which they preside." |  | Academy of American Poets
Find a biography, bibliography, and recommended links.
"Bukowski published his first story when he was twenty-four and began writing poetry at the age of thirty-five. His writing often featured a depraved metropolitan environment, downtrodden members of American society, direct language, violence, and sexual imagery, and many of his works center around a roughly autobiographical figure named Henry Chinaski." | | Salon.com
Find uncensored audio recordings of the "real Bukowski":
"In 1993, the year before he died, this counterculture icon recorded and published selections from his classic Run With the Hunted. According to co-producer John Runnette, Bukowski wasn't in the mood that night--to record his poems that is. Although his tough exterior helped to sell dozens of volumes of poetry, the real Bukowski appeared quiet and shy...." | | Smog.net
This attractive website features a searchable database of Bukowski texts, in large gallery of art and photographs, a selection of articles and interviews, and Buk's FBI Files (did this behavior warrant investigation?). 18 poems are also provided, including "a smile to remember," "magical mystery tour," "gamblers all" and "two kinds of hell." Highly recommended.
"I've always been accused of being a cynic. I think cynicism is sour grapes. I think cynicism is a weakness. It's saying "everything is wrong! EVERYTHING IS WRONG!" You know? "This is not right! That is not right!" Cynicism is the weakness that keeps one from being able to adjust to what is occurring at the moment. Yes, cynicism is definiteiy a weakness, just as optimism is. "The sun is shining, the birds are singing -- so smile." That's bullshit too. The truth lies somewhere in between. What is, just is. So you're not ready to handle it...too bad."
-- Charles Bukowski | |
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