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In The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way, Charles Bukowski considers the art of writing, and the art of living as writer. Bringing together a variety of previously uncollected stories, columns, reviews, introductions, and interviews, this book finds him approaching the dynamics of his chosen profession with cynical aplomb, deflating pretentions and tearing down idols armed with only a typewriter and a bottle of beer.

From numerous tales of the author's adventures at poetry readings, parties, film sets, and bars, to an unprecedented gathering of Bukowski's singular literary criticism, the author discusses his writing practices and his influences. The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way is a perfect guide to the man behind the myth and the disciplined artist behind the boozing brawler.



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He brought everyone down to earth, even the angels -- LEONARD COHEN
A literary immortal * * Time * *
He was a man challenging the world, both with fists and words, a provocateur of amazing abilities * * Los Angeles Times * *
A master prose writer * * Guardian * *

The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way: The

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      Publisher Canongate Books
      Published 6 September 2018
      ISBN-13 9781786894434
      978-1786894434
      ISBN-10 1786894432
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      Biography Essays Dictionaries, Reference & Language Creative writing Books by Charles Bukowski

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way, Charles Bukowski considers the art of writing, and the art of living as writer. Bringing together a variety of previously uncollected stories, columns, reviews, introductions, and interviews, this book finds him approaching the dynamics of his chosen profession with cynical aplomb, deflating pretentions and tearing down idols armed with only a typewriter and a bottle of beer.

      From numerous tales of the author's adventures at poetry readings, parties, film sets, and bars, to an unprecedented gathering of Bukowski's singular literary criticism, the author discusses his writing practices and his influences. The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way is a perfect guide to the man behind the myth and the disciplined artist behind the boozing brawler.



      Trade Review
      He brought everyone down to earth, even the angels -- LEONARD COHEN
      A literary immortal * * Time * *
      He was a man challenging the world, both with fists and words, a provocateur of amazing abilities * * Los Angeles Times * *
      A master prose writer * * Guardian * *

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