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Soft Machine: The Restored Text
Soft Machine: The Restored Text | William S Burroughs
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A 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 "The Soft Machine" 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."
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The Soft Machine | William Burroughs
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“Cut word lines — Cut music lines — Smash the control images — Smash the control machine“

“Storm the Reality Studio. And retake the universe.

Remembering William S. Burroughs on his birthday.

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Ididsoidid
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Mehso-so

A strange place to start with Burroughs. Chaotic, fragmented and disturbing; the cut-up method is certainly evocative. I enjoyed how it sets the tone and atmosphere but in Soft Machine it drowns the already ludicrous plot. More artwork than novel. I can‘t quite tell if it‘s allegorical, drug induced paranoia or a sick joke that only Burroughs was in on. 6/10

AshleyHoss820 Honestly, that sounds like every Burroughs I‘ve read so far! 😊😄 4y
Ididsoidid Might take a breather before launching into another then! 4y
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Susanita
The Soft Machine | William Burroughs
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2. More places are reopening (thankful but also watchful)
3. Hi friends!
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