A Burroughs Compendium: Calling the Toads

The ultimate compendium of previously unpublished interviews, memories and messages on William Burroughs by some of the people that knew him best. most of these pieces relate to his later years up to his death in 1997.

This is a compelling, inspiring read that provides an insight into numerous aspects of Burroughs' exploits and thoughts in later life. The book also includes some rare photographs of Burroughs by Allen Ginsberg, Beat photographer extraordinaire Chris Felver, Lee Ranaldo, John Blumb and Mellon Tytell amongst others.

This book is a treasure not to be missed and represents an outstanding addition to the deep reservoir of works on one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the 20th Century