Junky

William S. Burroughs

Junk is not, like alcohol or a weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life. In his debut novel, Junky, Burroughs fictionalized his experiences using and peddling heroin and other drugs in the 1950s into a work that reads like a field report from the underworld o...

Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts

de Hamel Christopher, Christopher de Hamel

An extraordinary and beautifully illustrated exploration of the medieval world through twelve manuscripts, from one of the world's leading experts.   Winner of The Wolfson History Prize and The Duff Cooper Prize.   A San Francisco Chronicle Holiday Book Gift Guide Pick   Meetings with Remarkable ...