I was first exposed to William S. Burroughs years ago. I bought Naked Lunch on a whim. Right before heading off to Mexico. While I was there, the book was one of the only things that spoke English. I found the writing wild, hilarious, and especially perverted … the worlds described are twisted and sick. [...]
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Kurt Vonnegut Documentary – “Arena” (1983)
Part of the BBC’s Arena TV documentary series, this is on the life and work of Kurt Vonnegut. (If the title wasn’t clear enough for you.) I don’t know how you feel about him and his books, but I’ve always sort of enjoyed his opinions and attitude. His books were never as dense or heady [...]
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994)
This documentary is part of BBC’s “Arena” series c. 1994. The video includes rare interviews from Philip K. Dick himself (talking about his novels, characters, and strange encounters in his life), fellow sci-fi authors, and those who knew him. It details much of his life and his subject matter, in the form of cool skits [...]
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