Letter to Bukowski from SUNY professor

[cirerita]

Very nice letter to Bukowski

Hi,

I really like this letter because it's one of the very few occasions where somebody -a professor in this case- expresses his admiration -and that of his students- for Bukowski's work WITHOUT ASKING ANYTHING IN RETURN. That is, a great, candid example of selfless admiration and praise.

 

[HenryChinaski]

Wow, that is a sign of the times. Ham On Rye should be required reading in any college english or writing class.

 

[Ponder]

Very important letter, at least to me...

 

[cirerita]

you're not Patrick, are you? :D

 

[Ponder]

You could be him. You're English is perfect:)

But ok.

I like those "background" letters. I think it was yesterday or friday when I read The Linda's advice letter, another example.

You and I were at the same time in the USA when you did your research. Of course I was there for other reasons . The fourth week of september I flew back to Europe.
We still enjoy your small treasures.

 

[cirerita]

I'm glad you guys are "rescuing" old threads from the past. Just keep searching, there are plenty of gems to be unearthed.

 

[Jerzy]

Thanks for the post.

Great letter indeed!

I'm proud to say written by a prof at the very school I failed out of!

 

[ROC]

Nice letter, but a professor of english should know it is Brett, not Brad Easton Ellis, huh?

 

[Paul Sempschi]

I bet Buk really loved to hear that.

 

[Dogs1994]

wow, that's really great
i wonder where the professor is now?

 

[Hosh]

SUNY remains ahead of the curve--as I believe they have a standing order for everything produced by Bill Roberts and BoSP!

 

[Bukfan]

Great letter! It's nice to see how the students where moved by Ham On Rye.

Thanks, cirerita!

 

[cirerita]

Better late than never ;)

 

[roni]

I too was late to discover that one.

Thanks cire!

 

[bospress.net]

SUNY remains ahead of the curve--as I believe they have a standing order for everything produced by Bill Roberts and BoSP!

Nope, they are a nice supporter of the small press and BoSP, but they buy one at a time and do not get everything. There is only one University that has a standing order for one of every edition that I put out and that is the University of Delaware Special Collections Dept. A real class outfit and The Vice President's Alma Mater...

Bill

 

[Hosh]

Sorry for the misinformation folks--turns out I still don't know what the hell I'm talking about. Carry on then.

 

[zenguru]

Very cool. My doctor is from Oneonta and is a big Buk fan. I wouldn't be surprised if he was one of the students. I'll be going up that way next month as I have family up around there. Maybe I'll ask around.

 

[mjp]

Who knew a 4 1/2 year old thread could arise from the boneyard and rattle like this.

 

[Erik]

"Thanks" for tricking me into reading this one more time.
Brad Easton Ellis?
:wacky: