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The Job - Topical Writings and Interviews

by William S. Burroughs
RM39.91 MYR Now RM25.72 MYR Save 36%
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Confrontational musings on society's unsettling facets.

If you enjoy intense cultural critique interwoven with personal anecdotes, "The Job" offers a provocative dive into the mind of William S. Burroughs. It's less of a traditional book and more of an exploration into the fringes of society and thought. Fans of Burroughs's unfiltered style of commentary and those with a curiosity for the counter-cultural movements of the past will find this book a fascinating read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Job - Topical Writings and Interviews

by William S. Burroughs
RM39.91 MYR Now RM25.72 MYR Save 36%
ISBN: 9780714540283
Authors: William S. Burroughs
Publisher: John Calder
Date of Publication: 1984-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Creative Nonfiction, Politics, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, Sociology, Biography, History, American History, Politics, Essays, Pop Culture
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 1121 readers)

Description

The Job is William S. Burroughs at work, attacking our traditional values, condemning what he calls "the American nightmare," and expressing his often barbed views on Scientology, the police, orgone therapy, history, women, writing, politics, sex, drugs, and death. His conversation splices images of death-by-hanging with elevators and airports, the story of his drug addiction and cure with ideas on the use of hieroglyphs. He has been called "the most important and innovative writer to emerge since World War II" (J.G. Ballard, Washington Post Book World). Provocative, crackling with anger and intensity, The Job reveals why.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Confrontational musings on society's unsettling facets.

If you enjoy intense cultural critique interwoven with personal anecdotes, "The Job" offers a provocative dive into the mind of William S. Burroughs. It's less of a traditional book and more of an exploration into the fringes of society and thought. Fans of Burroughs's unfiltered style of commentary and those with a curiosity for the counter-cultural movements of the past will find this book a fascinating read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.