11.11.2020

“William S. Burroughs’ “The Revised Boy Scout Manual”: An Electronic Revolution” by William S. Burroughs

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"William S. Burroughs' "The Revised Boy Scout Manual": An Electronic Revolution" by William S. Burroughs
"Before the era of fake news and anti-fascists, William S. Burroughs wrote about preparing for revolution and confronting institutionalized power. In this work, Burroughs’ parody becomes a set of rationales and instructions for destabilizing the state and overthrowing an oppressive and corrupt government. As with much of Burroughs’ work, it is hard to say if it is serious or purely satire. The work is funny, horrifying, and eerily prescient, especially concerning the use of language and social media to undermine institutions. The Revised Boy Scout Manual was a work Burroughs revisited many times, but which has never before been published in its complete form. Based primarily on recordings of a performance of the complete...>>
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11.11.2020

“Word Virus: The William S. Burroughs Reader” by William S. Burroughs

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"Word Virus: The William S. Burroughs Reader" by William S. Burroughs
"With the publication of Naked Lunch in 1959, William Burroughs abruptly brought international letters into the postmodern age. Beginning with his very early writing (including a chapter from his and Jack Kerouac's never-before-seen collaborative novel), Word Virus follows the arc of Burroughs's remarkable career, from his darkly hilarious "routines" to the experimental cut-up novels to Cities of the Red Night and The Cat Inside. Beautifully edited and complemented by James Grauerholz's illuminating biographical essays, Word Virus charts Burroughs's major themes and places the work in the context of the life. It is an excellent tool for the scholar and a delight for the general reader. Throughout a career that spanned half of the twentieth...>>
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10.11.2020

“Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living” by Dorothy Morrison

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"Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living" by Dorothy Morrison
"That magical, mystical, glorious Moon—invite her power into your life every day, from fixing your computer to blessing your pets. You'll learn how each Moon phase affects your spellwork, including the seldom-discussed energies of the true Blue Moon, the Black Moon, the void-of-course moon, and the lunar eclipse. Follow the Moon as she traverses each sign of the zodiac, and discover how each astrological phase affects magic, mundane events, and gardening—and how your personal Moon sign affects your magical work. This guide by popular author Dorothy Morrison includes more than 140 spells, chants, and rituals, along with Esbat celebrations for the Full Moon."...>>
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