Saturday, July 18, 2015

Charles Bukowski's guide to writing and life

12 things we learned from the previously unpublished letters of Ham on Rye author and poet Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski (1920-1994)
Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) Photo: Rex Features
"I am a dangerous man when turned loose with a typewriter," said Charles Bukowski, the author of more than 40 books of poetry, prose and novels, including Ham on Rye and Post Office. Bukowski used his poetry and prose to depict the depravity of urban life in America. He was also an avid reader. A new book called Charles Bukowski: On Writing features previously unpublished letters. Here are 12 things we learned from them:
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