Description: Interzone's DebutTHE NAKED LUNCHBy William [S.] Burroughs(1964)First UK edition, originally published by the Olympia Press in 1959, of Burroughs's drug-fueled Beat masterpiece.Very good plus in a very good jacket."The study of thinking machines teaches us more about the brain than we can learn by introspective methods. Western man is externalizing himself in the form of gadgets." A landmark novel that led to several important court decisions on indecency and censorship. Certainly Burroughs's best-known work (it was successfully adapted by David Cronenberg into a fine film of the same name), it is also arguably Burroughs's best, most enduring, and prescient as well. Indeed, for better or worse, Burroughs's "Interzone" increasingly resembles our current world. This edition includes Burroughs's introduction ("deposition: testimony concerning a sickness") and an appendix reprinting his article for THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF ADDICTION, "Letter from a Master Addict to Dangerous Drugs." A high spot of 20th-century American literature.Read more: Joe Maynard and Barry Miles, William S. Burroughs: A Bibliography 1953-1973, A2.c; Brian Schottlaender, ANYTHING BUT ROUTINE: A Selectively Annotated Bibliography of William S. Burroughs, A2.d. London: John Calder, (1964). 8'' x 5''. Original beige paper boards. In original unclipped (42s) pictorial jacket featuring a photograph of Burroughs by Ian Somerville. 252 pages. Jacket wtih some toning, edgewear, rubbing. Book with small stain to lower edge, slight lean. Else sound, clean. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Burroughs, William
Publisher: John Calder
Year Printed: 1964
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Binding: Loose Pages, Articles
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original