Book of Souls
Book of Souls

Book of Souls

Where does inspiration come from? What secrets lie at the heart of an author’s stories and novels? What is written on the invisible ink between the lines of dialogue and description? Most writers will never tell you, will leave you to guess at the connections between their fiction and their lives.

 

Jack Ketchum gives a rare and intimate look into his world and into some of the people who have influenced his life in this collection of essays. Idols and friends, lovers and strangers are revealed, examined, adored and lamented as only Jack Ketchum can.

 

Contents:

  • Henry Miller and the Push
  • The Dust of the Heavens
  • Risky Living: A Memoir
  • Us Again (with Carolyn Kessaratos Shea)
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Publisher

Bloodletting Press
Limited Edition

52 signed, lettered, deluxe hardcovers
500 signed, numbered paperbacks
Year

2008
Format

Hardcover and Paperback Editions
Pages

74
Country

USA
ISBN

978-1-935006-01-5

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