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The Road to Interzone: Reading William S. Burroughs Reading

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Mr. Stevens has revealed his genius, or insanity by documenting a comprehensive library of books owned, read, reviewed, or quoted by Beat Godfather William S. Burroughs. On a personal note, if I need a book to read, something discharged from main stream booksellers, I pick up this mad intoxicant, flip through the pages and discover a wealth of diverse literature on subjects I never imagined I'd even look into. The discipline involved, along with tireless research has made this a must own for anyone interested in books, burroughs, or writing. If you hate all three, well then I can't help you.

As more and more books about William Burroughs are being released, the need for a reference like this is readily apparent. Expect to see "The Road To Interzone" cited as a standard source in such books from now on. A detailed map of the rich intellectual history that informed Burroughs' own thought and work (or, at least, kept him entertained), "Road To Interzone" is more than a simple catalog of the Burroughs library. Stevens provides plenty of context on how and where a good number of these books (may) have surfaced in Burroughs' own work, as well biographical information (like his relationships with the authors). There is even a bibliography of the books Burroughs wrote blurbs for. An invaluable resource.