He was one of the greatest American writers and also one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
He was one of the greatest American writers and also one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
I’ve been rereading myself through all of Bukowski (also catching up on a lot of the posthumous poetry). He’s been a great companion, again, just as he was when I was in my early 20s and really struggling to make something of myself. His honesty about himself, and his own failings, and his humor and …
Contemplating mortality? There’s music for that.
Of late I’ve had the great honor and pleasure of being able to talk about his legacy, and Bitches Brew.
Don’t just read about the apocalypse, give it a listen as well!
So January 2 was National Science Fiction Day. I didn’t know, but then there’s a day for everything now. Science Fiction is my original and favorite literary genre (when other kids were reading Hardy Boys, I was reading Jules Verne and Tom Swift), and I’m glad to draw your attention to this beginner’s guide that …
He’s one of the speculative writers who can help make sense of our current situation, though don’t expect him to provide a solution, that’s up to us.
In books, genres are useful, and even good.
