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SaleComparison winner of the editors Junky: The Definitive Text of 'Junk'

William S. Burroughs – The 9 best books and matching products

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Here you will find the best works by William S. Burroughs, who is known for the gift to fill words with life.

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SaleRecommendation No. 2 Junky: The Definitive Text of 'Junk'
SaleRecommendation No. 3 The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead (Burroughs, William S.)
SaleRecommendation No. 5 Naked Lunch: The Restored Text
Recommendation No. 6 Queer
SaleRecommendation No. 7 Word Virus: The William S. Burroughs Reader (Burroughs, William S.)
Recommendation No. 8 The Cat Inside
Recommendation No. 9 William S. Burroughs: A Life

Everything you need to know about the author William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs was a renowned author and icon of the beat generation, known for his groundbreaking works such as “Naked Lunch”. His books cover themes of drugs, social outcasts, and bureaucracy, often presented with a unique, subversive style. While his works are distinctive, there are subtle differences – “The Soft Machine” navigates through a science fiction landscape, while “Queer” is a more personal account of his experiences in Mexico. Despite these differences, a common thread in all his works is the use of ‘cut-up’ technique, a sort of literary collage, which makes his style quite distinctive. From a collector’s perspective, various editions, such as first printings or signed copies, increase their value as collectibles. Although Burroughs’ literature can be challenging to read due to its non-linear style, it remains deeply influential and important in understanding 20th-century literature.

Best selling books and matching products by William S. Burroughs

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Bestseller No. 1
William S. Burroughs: Thought Control, Aesthetic Weaponry, and Dystopian Modernism (Clemson University Press w/ LUP)
  • Hardcover Book
  • Gontarski, S. E. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 256 Pages - 09/28/2024 (Publication Date) - Clemson University Press w/ LUP (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 2
Junky: The Definitive Text of "Junk"
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Burroughs, William S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 256 Pages - 11/13/2012 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 3
The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead (Burroughs, William S.)
188 Reviews
The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead (Burroughs, William S.)
  • Burroughs, William S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 193 Pages - 01/12/1994 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 4
William S. Burroughs' 'The Revised Boy Scout Manual': An Electronic Revolution (Bulletin Book 23)
100 Reviews
William S. Burroughs' "The Revised Boy Scout Manual": An Electronic Revolution (Bulletin Book 23)
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Burroughs, William (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 146 Pages - 09/10/2018 (Publication Date) - Ohio State University Press (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 5
Naked Lunch: The Restored Text
  • William S. Burroughs (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 304 Pages - 07/16/2013 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 6
Queer
  • Burroughs, William S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 208 Pages - 09/06/2022 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 7
Word Virus: The William S. Burroughs Reader (Burroughs, William S.)
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Burroughs, William S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 576 Pages - 06/22/2000 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 8
The Cat Inside
  • Burroughs, William S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 112 Pages - 01/29/2002 (Publication Date) - Penguin Books (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 9
William S. Burroughs: A Life
  • Hardcover Book
  • Miles, Barry (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 718 Pages - 01/01/2014 (Publication Date) - Weidenfeld & Nicholson (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
The Job: Interviews with William S. Burroughs
  • Odier, Daniel (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 03/04/1989 (Publication Date) - Penguin Publishing Group (Publisher)

Our comparison winner:

Winner in comparison
William S. Burroughs: Thought Control, Aesthetic Weaponry, and Dystopian Modernism (Clemson University Press w/ LUP)
  • Hardcover Book
  • Gontarski, S. E. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 256 Pages - 09/28/2024 (Publication Date) - Clemson University Press w/ LUP (Publisher)

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SaleBestseller No. 1
Junky: The Definitive Text of 'Junk'
Junky: The Definitive Text of "Junk"
Used Book in Good Condition; Burroughs, William S. (Author); English (Publication Language)
$16.00 −9% $14.52 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 2
The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead (Burroughs, William S.)
The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead (Burroughs, William S.)
Burroughs, William S. (Author); English (Publication Language); 193 Pages - 01/12/1994 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
$16.00 −56% $7.04
SaleBestseller No. 3
Naked Lunch: The Restored Text
Naked Lunch: The Restored Text
William S. Burroughs (Author); English (Publication Language); 304 Pages - 07/16/2013 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
$17.00 −9% $15.49 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 4
Word Virus: The William S. Burroughs Reader (Burroughs, William S.)
Word Virus: The William S. Burroughs Reader (Burroughs, William S.)
Used Book in Good Condition; Burroughs, William S. (Author); English (Publication Language)
$19.00 −32% $12.99 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 5
The Western Lands
The Western Lands
Burroughs, William S. (Author); English (Publication Language); 272 Pages - 12/07/1988 (Publication Date) - Penguin Publishing Group (Publisher)
$22.00 −27% $16.00 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 6
Last Words: The Final Journals of William S. Burroughs
Last Words: The Final Journals of William S. Burroughs
Burroughs, William S. (Author); English (Publication Language); 304 Pages - 03/30/2001 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
$12.00 −17% $9.99 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 7
Interzone
Interzone
Burroughs, William S. (Author); English (Publication Language); 194 Pages - 02/01/1990 (Publication Date) - Penguin Publishing Group (Publisher)
$22.00 −25% $16.51 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 8
Naked Lunch
Naked Lunch
Burroughs, William S. (Author); English (Publication Language); 04/23/1992 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
$18.88 −72% $5.33

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