The Job Interviews with William S. Burroughs
The Job Interviews with William S. Burroughs by Daniel Odier is a thought-provoking collection published by Penguin Publishing Group on March 4, 1989. This first edition, comprising 224 pages, presents a series of interviews that delve into the mind of William S. Burroughs, a prominent figure of the Beat Generation. The book captures his critical perspectives on various topics, including traditional values, societal issues, and his personal experiences with addiction.
Readers will find Burroughs articulating his views on a range of subjects such as politics, writing, and the complexities of modern life. The interviews reveal his unique insights and often controversial opinions, blending personal anecdotes with broader cultural critiques. This edition serves as a significant contribution to the fields of biography and literary criticism, offering a glimpse into the thoughts of a key literary figure of the 20th century.
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A provacative collection of interviews with the guru of the Beat Generation
The Job is William S. Burroughs at work, attacking our traditional values, condemning what he calls “the American nightmare,” and expressing his often barbed views on Scientology, the police, orgone therapy, history, women, writing, poitics, sex, drugs, and death. His conversation splices images of death-by-hanging with elevators and airports, the story of his drug addiction and cure with ideas on the use of hieroglyphs.
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