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I think this is the main difference. Ask the Dust sorta comes across as a YA novel. (except without vampires. :aerb:) Bukowski's work seems way more mature.

I thought it was a pretty awesome blog post and knowing that James comes from the financial world vs. the literary world makes it that much more awesome in my opinion. Wall street could use some Buk. (not to mention, more protesters)

Getting into the Japanese rock & roll lately: Here's another:

I forget what poem/short story it was, but there's a good one about Buk going into the bathroom at the track and seeing some guy standing at the urinal eating a sandwich. I think the last line was something like:"Yup, you see all kinds at the track," or something like that.

Definitely a sad day. His work with Black Sabbath was classic.

Doh! You're right Bill. It's Sizzler. Not sure why I tacked on the Western. although it is close to Western Ave, unfortunately I was referring to the one on Hollywood blvd. (I'm an idiot.) Thanks mjp for the benefit of the doubt, though. :o

Also the Western Sizzler on Hollywood blvd now has a closed sign on it. Not exactly a cultural landmark or anything but I read that Buk liked to eat there.

The poem never struck me as being about hatred so much as about trying to live a unencumbered, unconventional lifestyle in a very encumbered, conventional society. The artist's fate is sealed at the hands of the "norms" who enjoy nothing more than destroying the outsider--the closest they'll get...

Wow. It's always awesome when someone not only gets it, but can articulate so well. Nice find!

It's always Sunny in Philadelphia one down, nine more to go ...

That made me laugh out loud.:D

Well, it looks like all the single words are taken. How about one comic panel?

Great Post! I am a little confused by something on the cover, though, where it says: The 20 Best Record Stores in the USA ... what's a record store???? :p

Er ... oh yeah ...

I sense a new fauna post coming. :)