Inspiring Writers and Poets ?

dazedcola · 05.03.2007, 01:00 PM

Im going to the library again soon and wanted some suggestions on readn material that will really stir me up. What books have really inspired you guys ? that you've re-read a bunch or just taken a lot back from.

!@#$%! · 05.03.2007, 01:03 PM

inspired for sex, murder, rampage, or the monastic life?

SynthethicalY · 05.03.2007, 01:08 PM

The Perks of Being a Wallflower, right now I am reading Last Exit to Brooklyn.

LifeDistortion · 05.03.2007, 02:41 PM

In high school I did a report on Langston Hughes and fell in love with his poetry. He's definately one of my favorites.

golden child · 05.03.2007, 09:39 PM

dont bother with the perks of being a wallflower.
just read dracula, it is really good and highly recommened!

SynthethicalY · 05.03.2007, 09:42 PM

I got bored of reading Dracula, might read it again just to see if I missed out something.

!@#$%! · 05.03.2007, 09:54 PM

well i still don't know what kind of inspiration he is seeking. perhaps this kind?

SynthethicalY · 05.03.2007, 09:55 PM

Or this one !@#$%!

luxinterior · 05.03.2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeDistortion

In high school I did a report on Langston Hughes and fell in love with his poetry. He's definately one of my favorites.

For me, I think the first time reading Frank O'Hara was a real eye-opener, but that seems like a long time ago. Of course my writing does not reflect this at all, but what can you do you know? Anyway I got bored with all of the standard creative writing stuff, especially poetry, I just can't stand writing it anymore. I like to write but there are some things I just can't deal with. I'd rather write analysis essays for my Lit class than write poetry again. I think essays are one of my strong points.

!@#$%! · 05.03.2007, 09:59 PM

SynthethicalY · 05.03.2007, 10:00 PM

I am shocked there is a 2nd edition.

!@#$%! · 05.03.2007, 10:02 PM

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I am shocked there is a 2nd edition.

the first one was brilliant. this one has much sexier cover.

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hey-- and what edition of mein kampf is that? you like vintage books, huh?

SynthethicalY · 05.03.2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by !@#$%!

the first one was brilliant. this one has much sexier cover.

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hey-- and what edition of mein kampf is that? you like vintage books, huh?

Just like textbooks, they change the cover for more money.
Of course vintage books are the best.

!@#$%! · 05.03.2007, 10:07 PM

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Of course vintage books are the best.

not always. i like to read in bed, and filthy old books that shed particles aren't exactly great in the sack.

SynthethicalY · 05.03.2007, 10:08 PM

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not always. i like to read in bed, and filthy books that shed particles aren't exactly great in the sack.

That is why you have two books, the first edition, and the latest one. I mean come on.

luxinterior · 05.03.2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by !@#$%!

hey-- and what edition of mein kampf is that? you like vintage books, huh?

I don't think I've even seen an edition of that book that has Hitler's face on the cover. The one posted in this thread makes it seem like you're supposed to pick it up and go, "Now there's an honest-looking man, I just might have to buy this!" It's that old.

Anyway, so long as we're posting book covers I would like to put this one out there. I own it, and it is riveting.

That is just one example of the perks you get working in a bookstore.

!@#$%! · 05.03.2007, 10:13 PM

and i still dont' know what kind of "inspiration" he wants

pbradley · 05.03.2007, 10:13 PM

I bet Tristan Taormino's first ex-boyfriend is pissed that he didn't get any pooper-action.

SynthethicalY · 05.03.2007, 10:15 PM

Maybe these?

!@#$%! · 05.03.2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pbradley

I bet Tristan Taormino's first ex-boyfriend is pissed that he didn't get any pooper-action.

ex-boyfriend? she's lesbian, and writes extensively about the use of anal beads.

am i revealing too much here about the contents of my personal library? perhaps...

btw, she claims to be related to thomas pynchon.

05.03.2007, 01:00 PM	#1
dazedcola the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,075	Im going to the library again soon and wanted some suggestions on readn material that will really stir me up. What books have really inspired you guys ? that you've re-read a bunch or just taken a lot back from. __________________ "I said I didnt mean to take up all your sweet time Ill give it right back one of these days If I dont meet you no more in this world then uh Ill meet ya on the next one And dont be late " -Jimi Hendrix ...And me just another dream theory, lost inside your eye "when my mind's uncertain my body decides what it will do to get through the hell of the night as I trip on the ocean that leads through your eyes well my eyes can't wait til they finally see through you"
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!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,564	inspired for sex, murder, rampage, or the monastic life?
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SynthethicalY invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,408	The Perks of Being a Wallflower, right now I am reading Last Exit to Brooklyn.
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05.03.2007, 02:41 PM	#4
LifeDistortion expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 2,457	In high school I did a report on Langston Hughes and fell in love with his poetry. He's definately one of my favorites.
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05.03.2007, 09:39 PM	#5
golden child expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,672	dont bother with the perks of being a wallflower. just read dracula, it is really good and highly recommened! __________________ blind
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SynthethicalY invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,408	I got bored of reading Dracula, might read it again just to see if I missed out something.
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!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,564	well i still don't know what kind of inspiration he is seeking. perhaps this kind?
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SynthethicalY invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,408	Or this one !@#$%!
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SynthethicalY invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,408	I am shocked there is a 2nd edition.
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!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,564	and i still dont' know what kind of "inspiration" he wants
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pbradley invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoKo Posts: 10,621	I bet Tristan Taormino's first ex-boyfriend is pissed that he didn't get any pooper-action.
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SynthethicalY invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,408	Maybe these?
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