Bukowski in Pictures by Howard
Sounes
Everything You Wanted To See About Buk
Charles Bukowski is a legend of modern literature, a heavy-drinking postal
clerk from Los Angeles who rose from obscurity to international acclaim as
an author of poetry and fiction. Known as the Dirty Old Man of American
writers, he lived a truly picaresque life. His experiences provided the basis
for the movie Barfly, for which he wrote the screenplay. Bukowski in
Pictures is the first pictorial biography of the writer, and it re-creates his life
in a stunning visual display that includes more than two hundred color and
black-and-white photographs. Many of these images have never been
published before. Bukowskis friends, family members, and former lovers
have contributed candid shots, and there are handsome portraits by
professional photographers, as well as illustrations by Dave Geiser and R.
Crumb. The images have been assembled by Howard Sounes, the author
of the acclaimed biography Charles Bukowski: Locked in the Arms of a
Crazy Life. Sounes has written an Introduction to the book and woven new
research and quotations from Bukowskis work into a series of essays and
extensive captions that run throughout. There are also extracts from

personal letters and rare documents, including Bukowskis recently
declassified FBI file. A beautiful book and a fascinating view into an
extraordinary life, Bukowski in Pictures is a must for Bukowski devotees
and new fans alike.
Personal Review: Bukowski in Pictures by Howard Sounes
Lots of pictures & worth the money. I bought mine at Borders--and don't
regret it. Howard Sounes did a wonderful job of putting it all together. Even
includes photos of some of Bukowski's old haunts (bars and such where
he hung out), as well photos taken when he lived in various dives before
he made it. Photos of his daughter Marina, photos of some of the women
he dated--and even one of the great love of his life: Jane Cooney Baker.
Not to be missed. Top notch all the way. I'd like to see them do a sequel to
this. Get it if you can!
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