Factotum

<p><strong>Charles Bukowski's posthumous legend continues to grow. <em>Factotum</em> is a masterfully vivid evocation of slow-paced low-life urbanity and alcoholism and an excellent introduction to the fictional world of Charles Bukowski.</strong></p><p>One of Charles Bukowski's best this beer-soaked deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service Chinaski travels from city to city moving listlessly from one odd job to another always needing money but never badly enough to keep a job. His day-to-day existence spirals into an endless litany of pathetic whores sordid rooms dreary embraces and drunken brawls as he makes his bitter brilliant way from one drink to the next.</p><p>The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.--Joyce Carol Oates bestselling author</p><p>He brought everybody down to earth even the angels.--Leonard Cohen songwriter</p>