Bukowski's La by Jordan, Matt Dukes

Bukowski's La (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438299679)

Vendor: Matt Dukes Jordan
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Format: Paperback
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Bukowski's La by Jordan, Matt Dukes

Bukowski's La

$16.00
Bukowski's La by Jordan, Matt Dukes

Bukowski's La

$16.00
Format: Paperback
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In Bukowski's LA, poet, journalist, novelist, artist, actor, filmmaker, and raconteur Matt Dukes Jordan takes Bukowski readers and fans on a comprehensive tour of Bukowski's Los Angeles. Jordan explores the relationship between Bukowski and the city that inspired him, revealing the depth of the connection between his life in his hometown and his artistic work. In a sense, this book is a biography of a creative spirit told through the places where he lived, wrote, painted, drank, and partied. It includes an annotated list of key Bukowski places, essays about Bukowski's relationship to L.A., maps, photos, drawings, a comic strip about Bukowski, poems, and a preface by Bukowski's friend and biographer, Neeli Cherkovski. This book is loaded with information and cool images that Bukowski fans will enjoy Plus it has one more special feature: a section of rare, unpublished photos by Sam Cherry, a friend of Buk's, and father of Neeli Cherkovski.

Author: Matt Dukes Jordan
ISBN-10: 1438299672
ISBN-13: 9781438299679
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 09/03/2008
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.28d
By Matt Dukes Jordan
By Matt Dukes Jordan
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Matt Dukes Jordan is a long-time Los Angeles resident and the author of WEIRDO DELUXE: THE WILD WORLD OF POP SURREALISM AND LOWBROW ART, Chronicle Books, SF, 2005. He is a published poet and short story author and has written novels and screenplays and plays. He's read his poetry on stage, done stand-up comedy, and made films. He has been a journalist since 1990. His work has appeared in many publications including the MIAMI NEW TIMES, PLAYBOY ONLINE, METRO LA, COAGULA, VENICE magazine, and more. He has lived in many parts of LA and knows the city very well. He lived within blocks of one of Bukowski's pads (the one on Mariposa) in two apartments he rented, so he knows East Hollywood well. He has visited many of Bukowski's places in LA and has also interviewed Bukowski's friends for this book. And he's friends with Neeli Cherkovski, one of Bukowski's best friends.

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