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Portions from a Wine-Stained Notebook: Uncollected Stories and Essays, 19441990
Charles Bukowski (19201994), one of the most outrageous and controversial figures of twentieth-century American literature, was so prolific that many important pieces were never collected during his lifetime. Portions from a Wine-Stained Notebook is a substantial selection of these wide-ranging works, most of which have been unavailable since their original appearance in underground newspapers, literary journals, and even porn magazines. Among the highlights are Bukowski’s first published short story, “Aftermath of a Lengthy Rejection Slip”; his last short story, “The Other”; his first and last essays; and the first installment of his famous “Notes of a Dirty Old Man” column.
The book contains meditations on his familiar themes (drinking, horse-racing, etc.) as well as singular discussions of such figures as Artaud, Pound, and the Rolling Stones. Other significant works include the experimental title piece; a fictionalized account of meeting his hero, John Fante (”I Meet the Master”); an unflinching review of Hemingway (”An Old Drunk Who Ran Out of Luck”); the intense, autobiographical “Dirty Old Man Confesses”; and several discussions of his aesthetics (”A Rambling Essay on Poetics and the Bleeding Life Written While Drinking a Six-Pack [Tall],” “In Defense of a Certain Type of Poetry, a Certain Type of Life, a Certain Type of Blood-Filled Creature Who Will Someday Die,” and “Upon the Mathematics of the Breath and the Way”). What is ultimately revealed is an unexpectedly learned mind behind his seemingly off hand productions.
Portions from a Wine-Stained Notebook is essential reading for Bukowski fans, as well as a good introduction for new readers of this innovative, unconventional writer.
Customer Review: My first amazon Review
This seems like it might be the last new book from buk for a while. And it’s a fitting bit to hold over those seriously into his work. The essays especially stand out in this book as they show a side of Bukowski that’s not really present or immediately visible in his other works. As another reviewer said this probably isn’t the best place to start for those new to buk but old fans like me who’ve read damn near everything will find this a welcome departure from his novels and poetry collections. This can almost be seen as a slightly veiled how to on writing from one of the best authors of recent times. Definitely worth the price especially if you can get it used. I loved it and since each section is short and easy to digest its a relatively short read. Highly recommended!
Customer Review: ought to make Bukowski fans fairly happy
Not every single story is a gem, but then again, it doesn’t have to be. Worth the price.
I get a kick at the way Bukowski detractors love to groan and moan, belch and fart
at every opportunity…and this recent title will be just one more reason for them to
whine.
Fact is, Bukowski keeps being read, books continue to sell and sell and sell…and the
jealous pi**ants can’t stand it.
Is Bukowski the greatest writer of all time? Probably not. Although, as far as I’m concerned,
as a writer of short stories, he is second to none. Ham On Rye ain’t bad either; Factotum ain’t bad either.
Then, of course, you’ve got the poetry. About a third of it is pure gold–and I doubt anyone else comes close.
Oh, they might try, but don’t even rate.
Anyway, enough about that.
By the way, cover design is excellent, a work of art. Whoever designed this cover is one talented individual.
Cover designers seem to hardly ever get adequate credit–and I thought I’d mention it.
Thank you, City Lights.
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