Edited by John Martin, the legendary publisher of Black Sparrow Press and a close friend of Bukowski's, "The Pleasures of the Damned" is a selection of the best works from Bukowski's long poetic career, including the last of his never-before-collected poems. Celebrating the full range of the poet's extra-ordinary and surprising sensibility, and his uncompromising linguistic brilliance, these poems cover a rich lifetime of experiences and speak to Bukowski's "immense intelligence, the caring heart that saw through the sham of our pretenses and had pity on our human condition" ("The New York Quarterly"). "The Pleasures of the Damned" is an astonishing poetic treasure trove, essential reading for both longtime fans and those just discovering this unique and legendary American voice.
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Edited by John Martin, the legendary publisher of Black Sparrow Press and a close friend of Bukowski's, "The Pleasures of the Damned" is a selection of the best works from Bukowski's long poetic career, including the last of his never-before-collected poems. Celebrating the full range of the poet's extra-ordinary and surprising sensibility, and his uncompromising linguistic brilliance, these poems cover a rich lifetime of experiences and speak to Bukowski's "immense intelligence, the caring heart that saw through the sham of our pretenses and had pity on our human condition" ("The New York Quarterly"). "The Pleasures of the Damned" is an astonishing poetic treasure trove, essential reading for both longtime fans and those just discovering this unique and legendary American voice.
Imprint | ECCO Press,U.S. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | December 2008 |
Authors | Charles Bukowski |
Dimensions | 230 x 153 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 556 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-06-122844-5 |
Barcode | 9780061228445 |
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LSN | 0-06-122844-3 |