Will Bukowski ever be properly translated to film?

[CarversDog]

Papillon was a terrific movie.

 

[Bukfan]

Papillon is another great example, but the book is much better, IMO.

You're right! The book is much better. I have the book too and the successor to the book, "Banco" (that's the French title. I don't know if it has the same title in English). "Banco" is about Henri Charriere's life after he escaped from the penal colony in French Guyana and settled in Venezuela. His life there was full of adventures and his second book, "Banco", is certainly an exciting read! It also tells the story about the trouble he went through trying to get "Papillon" published and how the handled the publicity.

CarversDog: Yes, Papillon was a terrific movie if there ever was one! If you ever watch it on DVD there's a short interview with the real Papillon (Henri Charriere) in the bonus material. It's quite interesting!

 

[CarversDog]

Funny, I'm reading a novel right now preoccupied by the rise of socialism in America during the early years of the 20th century and its permeation into the arts community. "The Moments Lost" by Bruce Olds. It will be released in a week and half. I'm reviewing it for Pop Matters.

Bukfan, the sequel is called "Banco" in the U.S. as well. Oddly enough, it's on my book shelf. One of those affordable remainder stack buys in hardcover.

 

[Bukfan]

Bukfan, the sequel is called "Banco" in the U.S. as well. Oddly enough, it's on my book shelf. One of those affordable remainder stack buys in hardcover.

Ah, it's on your book shelf too! I hope you liked it. I certainly did...