William S. Burroughs

Barry Miles and John Tytell Discuss William S. Burroughs

Marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of William S. Burroughs, Barry Miles - a friend of the late, great…

12 years ago

The Stray Bullet: William S. Burroughs in Mexico

In 1995 a scholar named Jorge Garcia-Robles wrote a long essay about William S. Burroughs’ time in Mexico, partly based…

12 years ago

Trek to the Berg

The things I do in pursuit of the true Jack Kerouac . . . it’s always daunting driving into New…

12 years ago

I Want to Be Blue Haired Madame G. K. Rachou

When I get old I want to be Blue haired Madame G. K. Rachou La Patronne de la Bohème Latin…

12 years ago

Remastered BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE film trailer

In the upcoming movie-themed issue of Beatdom, we will be talking to Aaron Brookner - son of film-maker Howard Brookner,…

12 years ago

Meeting William S. Burroughs

By Cabell McClean and Matthew Levi Stevens   Cabell McLean was born in 1952, a descendant of the visionary American…

12 years ago

The Town and the City

The Town and the City is a complete joy, Jack Kerouac’s holiday present to the world. As the New England…

12 years ago

Chelsea’s Ghosts Revisited

For literary types and students of Beat history who intend to invest a few cool million in real estate at…

12 years ago

Bill on Will and Writing

William S. Burroughs knew his William Shakespeare and referenced him in conversations in everyday life throughout his life. Young Billy…

13 years ago

Burroughs on Filming The Great Gatsby

John Tytell: They are making a movie of The Great Gatsby. William S. Burroughs: I'm sure it will be a real…

13 years ago

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