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Inspired by D.H. Lawrence, Chekhov and Hemingway, this is a collection of short stories from the cult author, that portray life in the underbelly of Los Angeles. Never from the godfather of lowlife literature' "Uncut"
Synopsis
A collection of short stories gives an insight into the dark, dangerous lowlife of Los Angeles that the inhabited. From prostitutes to classical music, the author of this book mixes high and low culture in his 'tales of ordinary madness'. These are angry yet tender, humorous and haunting portrayals of life in the underbelly of Los Angeles.