First published 1996
Dive bars, late nights, and the muse's cruel whims. Poet Charles Bukowski lays bare the messy realities of being a working-class artist, from boozy benders to bursts of creative inspiration. Through it all, his love for the written word shines—a beacon for kindred spirits willing to bet it all on the power of words.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, adult-fiction, poetry
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: character-driven, slice-of-life
Period: 20th-Century
408 pages · Paperback · Black Sparrow Press
Content warnings: addiction, alcohol-abuse