Discover the raw and unfiltered genius of Charles Bukowski in 'The Bell Tolls for No One,' a captivating collection that showcases the breadth of this legendary author’s storytelling capabilities. This brand-new trade paperback edition, published by City Lights Publishers in 2015, offers readers a unique glimpse into Bukowski's world through his unpublished works, thrilling genre stories, and the postmodern merging of reality and fiction. This stunning compilation, edited by David Stephen Calonne, includes an informative introduction that sets the historical context for these provocative tales, shining light on Bukowski’s brilliance and the chaotic essence of his writing. Readers will relish Bukowski's distinctive style, blending humor with gritty realities, showcasing the absurdity of life in ways only he could. ‘The Bell Tolls for No One’ promises to engage both longtime fans and new readers alike, commemorating the master storyteller who transformed the landscape of American literature. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this essential piece of literary history. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780872866829
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2015
Publisher: City Lights Publishers


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From the self-illustrated, unpublished work written in 1947 to hardboiled contributions to 1980s adult magazines, The Bells Tolls for No One presents the entire range of Bukowski's talent as a short story writer, from straight-up genre stories to postmodern blurring of fact and fiction. An informative introduction by editor David Stephen Calonne provides historical context for these seemingly scandalous and chaotic tales, revealing the hidden hand of the master at the top of his form.

"The uncollected gutbucket ramblings of the grand dirty old man of Los Angeles letters have been gathered in this characteristically filthy, funny compilation ... Bukowkski's gift was a sense for the raunchy absurdity of life, his writing a grumble that might turn into a belly laugh or a racking cough but that always throbbed with vital energy.Kirkus Reviews

Born in Andernach, Germany, and raised in Los Angeles, Charles Bukowski published his first story when he was twenty-four and began writing poetry at the age of thirty-five. His first book of poetry was published in 1959; he would eventually publish more than forty-five books of poetry and prose. He died of leukemia in San Pedro, California on March 9, 1994.

David Stephen Calonne is the author of several books and has edited three previous collections of the uncollected work of Charles Bukowski for City Lights: Absence of the Hero, Portions from a Wine-Stained Notebook, and More Notes of a Dirty Old Man.