William S. Burroughs: Cutting Up The Century by Joan Hawkins

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“William S. Burroughs Cutting Up the Century” is a biographical work that explores the life and literary career of the American author William S. Burroughs. The book focuses on Burroughs’ style of writing, known as “cut-up” and “fold-in,” which involved rearranging and splicing together existing texts to create new and often subversive narratives. The book features numerous photographs, illustrations, and examples of Burroughs’ cut-up writing.

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William S. Burroughs: Cutting Up The Century by Joan Hawkins and Alex Wermer-Colan

  • Publisher: Indiana University Press, 2019
  • Softcover
  • ISBN: 9780253041333
  • 253 x 178 mm
  • 434 pages”William S. Burroughs Cutting Up the Century” is a biographical work that explores the life and literary career of the American author William S. Burroughs. The book focuses on Burroughs’ style of writing, known as “cut-up” and “fold-in,” which involved rearranging and splicing together existing texts to create new and often subversive narratives. The book features numerous photographs, illustrations, and examples of Burroughs’ cut-up writing.

    Condition:
    The card covers are clean and in near fine condition. The binding is tight, and the interior is fresh and in near fine condition.