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Charles Bukowski, King of the Underground: From Obscurity to Literary Icon (American Literature Readings in the 21st Century) 1st ed. 2013 Edition

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This critical study of the literary magazines, underground newspapers, and small press publications that had an impact on Charles Bukowski's early career, draws on archives, privately held unpublished Bukowski work, and interviews to shed new light on the ways in which Bukowski became an icon in the alternative literary scene in the 1960s.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1349465763
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1349465767
  3. Edition
    1st ed. 2013
  4. Publisher
    Palgrave Macmillan
  5. Publication date
    November 30, 2015
  6. Part of series
    American Literature Readings in the 21st Century
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    5.51 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
  9. Print length
    239 pages
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"As far as scholarship is concerned, it's the best, most needed, and important book ever written and published on Hank's writing and career. I did not realize that such a crazy patchwork of rumor and inaccurate speculation constituted the current state of Bukowski 'scholarship.' Debritto corrects, or questions, much of this rumor and misinformation and builds an invaluable foundation for further academic inquiry. I think sound future Bukowski scholarship will now be possible only because this book. Debritto has done a masterful job." - John Martin, Publisher of Black Sparrow Press

"Charles Bukowski, King of the Underground charts how Bukowski became established through his indefatigable submissions and frequent appearances in 'little magazines', which formed an efficient network spreading poetry to a tiny network of poetry enthusiasts Debritto's study is a rarity: a literary analysis that whets your appetite to devour the poems and stories he discusses." - Spiked

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Abel Debritto is a Fulbright Scholar Fellow at Brown University, USA.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Palgrave Macmillan; 1st ed. 2013 edition (November 30, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 239 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1349465763
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1349465767
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory for Bukowski Lovers
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015
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For me, this book is the 'crux interpretum' of Bukowski, and should be read first, even before Howard Sounes' excellent biography. Why? Because it's the most comprehensive record of his publishing history -- the efforts, failures, and vast successes. I've read several books on Bukowski, and as far as a study of his writing and publication history, I have found none as comprehensive as this one. It is well worth the high price.
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Xavier Fouchet
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, thouroughly researched.
Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2014
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A fascinating study of Bukowski's literary production. Very meticulous in its research, The books unpacks some the the often repeated myths (many produced by the Buk himself) about his relationship to the literary establishment and the small press world. It shed new light on his literary ambitions and desire to be published and recognized. A great read for scholars and fans of Bukowski.
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