Brautigan > American Dust
Who?
Richard Brautigan (1935-1984) was an American writer noted for his idiosyncratic yet easy-to-read prose style. Most popular during the late 1960s to early 1970s, Brautigan continues to attract readers. LEARN more.
What?
Curated, comprehensive information about Richard Brautigan's life, his novels, his poetry, his stories, his collected works, his recordings, his non-fiction writings, and poetic drawings.
Why?
To provide comprehensive information about Richard Brautigan's life and writings under open access and Fair Use guidelines. LEARN more. doi.org/10.7273/nvgh-ca61. OCLC #1054104600.
Brautigan Portfolio
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Novels
Information and resources, background, publication, reviews and criticism for each Brautigan novel. LEARN more.
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Poetry
Information and resources, publication, reviews and criticism for Brautigan's poetry. LEARN more.
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Stories
Stories that read more like poetry than fiction. Exquisite little gems of imaginative writing. LEARN more.
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Collections
One set of collected works was published during Brautigan's lifetime. Three others after his death. LEARN more.
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Non-Fiction
Essays, reviews, blurbs, letters, and papers. These non-fiction writings read like Brautigan's prose and poetry. LEARN more.
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Recordings
Brautigan reads poems, stories, and chapters from novels on his record album Listening to Richard Brautigan. LEARN more.
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Change / Drawings
A single issue literary magazine with Ron Loewinsohn. Seven "poetic drawings" with Harry Hoogstraten. LEARN more.
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Screenplays
Brautigan was fascinated with movies. He wrote two screenplays and participated in movies. LEARN more.
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Teaching/Conferences
Brautigan taught writing courses and participated in educational seminars and conferences. LEARN more.
Brautigan Examples
Brautigan News
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American Dust
website update by John Barber
New name adapted from refrain of Brautigan's novel, So the Wind Won't Blow It All Away.
Updated look. Same mission—to provide comprehensive information—and
purpose—to maintain memory of Richard Brautigan's life and writing. LEARN more.
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Seeing Richard
book by Erik Weber
From 1962 to 1978, Erik Weber photographed Brautigan on numerous
occasions. His photographs show both the public and personal side of
Brautigan. Weber has collected and published 200 photographs in this
literary photobook. LEARN more.