{"product_id":"the-soft-machine-the-restored-text-paperback","title":"The Soft Machine: The Restored Text - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam S. Burroughs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOliver Harris\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA total assault on the powers that turn humans into machines by writing and fixing our life scripts, Burroughs' original \"cut-up\" book was itself rewritten in three different forms. This new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Soft Machine\u003c\/i\u003e clarifies for the first time the extraordinary history of its writing and rewriting, demolishes the myths of his chance-based writing methods, and demonstrates for a new generation the significance of Burroughs' greatest experiment. Edited from the original manuscripts by renowned Burroughs scholar Oliver Harris, this revised edition incorporates an introduction and appendices of never before seen materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam S. Burroughs (1914-1997) was the author of numerous novels, including \"Junky,\" \"Queer\"\"Naked Lunch,\" \"Nova Express,\" \"The Ticket That Exploded,\" \"The Soft Machine,\" and \"The Wild Boys.\" He is considered one of the twentieth century's most radical, innovative, and influential writers, and a founding member of the Beat Generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42689281556543,"sku":"9780802122117","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f323df8a73283e1518e7d2ce971fcd92.webp?v=1764985035","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-soft-machine-the-restored-text-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}