LargeHeartedBoy — The Observer reviews Barry Miles' new book Call Me Burroughs: A Life. Miles acknowledges the savagery of Burroughs, whose "cut-up" method of collaging texts was applied to his personal relationships: he once remorselessly cut up his old friend Ginsbe... more info

The Telegraph — Haven't made plans for this weekend, Londoners? Patrick Smith offers some tips on how to fill your diary. This week includes a William Burroughs evening and a screening of The Room.     more info

The Telegraph — Exactly one hundred years after he was born, William Burroughs has become more myth than man     more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Will Self reconsidered William Burroughs' novel Junky at the Guardian yesterday on the centenary of the author's birth. Philip Glass discussed writing film soundtracks at The Dissolve. BuzzFeed recommends "cold" short stories to read this winter. Mag... more info

The Telegraph — The poet John Giorno recalls meeting photographer William Burroughs in 1965     more info

Impose Magazine — Certain books and authors have left incredible indelible marks on my psyche. Here are some of my private treasures all of which molded me, shaped me and moved me. I could triple this list but these are the works that immediately came to mind. I hope ... more info

Impose Magazine — Though formed back in 2007, Omaha, Nebraska quartet Yuppies' eponymous debut finds a champion only now, with Parquet Courts' Andrew Savage releasing the album on his own Dull Tools imprint. Savage chimes in on the press release and likens Yuppies to ... more info

Popdose — The works of William S. Burroughs are often lumped in with the Beat school; but although he was friendly with leading figures in the movement, his works were far more dark and paranoid than those of his compatriots. While Jack Kerouac tasted freedom ... more info

XLR8R — Cassette tapes are the favored medium of the noise underground, a subculture that has had more and more to do with techno as of late. Apart from their nostalgic aspects, their clumsy tactility and muddy, mid-fi sonics create an atmosphere that Ruarid... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Author Marilynne Robinson discusses her reading habits with the New York Times. The Guardian recounts the time David Bowie met author William Burroughs, and its effect on the musician's career. Bowie's needs were less obvious, but nonetheless urgent.... more info