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A cult writer at his best
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Beginning in 1967, Bukowski wrote the column "Notes of A Dirty Old Man" for the underground newspaper Open City. Perennially drunk, broke and in search of a woman, Bukowski takes on the guise of a wise fool as he ventures through America's seedy lowlife. Peopled by Kerouac, Burroughs and other much less salubrious characters, his exploits provoke humour and despair, whilst highlighting the inherent beauty and futility of life.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read the likes of Post Office, Women, Factotum & The Most Beautiful Woman in Town I picked this up in great expectation. Once again Uncle Buk didnt disappoint.
This is a collection of his columns published in a newspaper in the late 60's. Allowed the freedom to write practically uncensored, Bukowski explores some surreal parts of his imagination.
Those who know his style will enjoy this immensley. If you're buying some Uncle Buk for the first time I would recommend any of the books I mentioned at the start.
The only reason I didnt give this 5 stars was because a small minority of the pieces were just too surreal for me. It was still a fantastic read and some contemporary writers would do well to read some of this mans work.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first Bukowski I have read and it was a lession in life. Bukowski has a way with words, telling it as it is. His sence of boldness and vulgarism is an eye opener. He writes his stories in a way that the reader can identify where he is comming from. His constant passion for the ultimate drunk and sexual conquest teaches you to respect the life of a druk. Charles Bukowski is a writer where you either hate him or love him, there can be no in between.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I was sitting on a frends love seat and saw this book on the coffee table. So, I picked it up and opened it to a random page. What I experanced was a lafter the had no equal. This is a master piece of American Literature that all school children need to read. Notes is raw, hard hitting, twisted, scary, and most of all beautiful. Buk you dirty old man, god bless you for giving us this and so many other wonderful works.
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Amazing
Fantastic book. If you like Bukowski, this is one you've got to have. If you've yet to discover him, this is possibly the best short stories book I ever read. Read more
Published on 15 April 2000
Some of Bukowski's best short stories
Buk, to me, is at his best in the short story format. This collection in particular is a must for any Bukowski fans. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 1998
Good book from a writer who is frequently over rated.
I know that I'm going to compromise any hopes of obtaining hip street credibility with this next comment but I think it is time that some one came out and said it: Bukowski is... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 1998
Bukowski Was a Columnist?
This is the first Bukowski book I read, and though I don't think it's his best (Post Office or Ham on Rye are), I still reread it about once a year, if only to laugh again at his... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 1998
the short story revolutionized
Neal Cassidy's last chapter. Columns about reality that drift so close to madness. Bukowski's "Notes of a Dirty Old Man" is a collection of columns he wrote for the... Read more
Published on 11 Mar 1998
life-changing
i picked this book from my diminutive library more out ofboredom than anything,went to the toilet, read this book & came out a different young man. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 1997
Bukowski's calamitous columns made me a believer early on.
my friend called me a bastard and told me i'd done it the
wrong way. apparently yr sposed to read bukowski like this:
poetry, novels, short stories, and then, maybe, the... Read more
wrong way. apparently yr sposed to read bukowski like this:
poetry, novels, short stories, and then, maybe, the... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 1996
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