William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs lived in Lawrence from 1981 until his death Aug. 2, 1997 at age 83. Burroughs lived more years in Lawrence than anywhere else.

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LA exhibit examines Burroughs' art

Years of work will come to fruition Thursday for curator Robert Sobieszek as his exhibit on William Burroughs opens in Los Angeles.

Stars come out for private Burroughs art reception

The stars -- and a few protesters -- came out for a reception at a Los Angeles exhibit featuring non-literary works of Lawrence's William S. Burroughs.

Gallery, artists deal with headaches

Only William S. Burroughs seemed untouched by the "insanity" of his exhibit's opening, a friend said.

Burroughs exhibit elicits strong response

One entry in a comment book at the exhibit's exit read: "Historical perspective on the cutting edge of artistic mind exploration." Another read: "Sick. Sick. Sick."

Beat goes on for Burroughs associates

Robert Sobieszek, Richard Hell and Allen Ginsberg are still going strong.

John Giorno Chat Transcript

Transcript of online chat with John Giorno prior to the "Nova Convention Revisted," 1996.

Burroughs' proteges share artful insight

William S. Burroughs was joined by entertainment and literature luminaries in a press conference for their "Nova Convention Revisited," concert

William S. Burroughs dead at 83

William S. Burroughs, the stone-faced godfather of the "Beat generation" whose experimental novel "Naked Lunch" unleashed an underground world that defied narration, died Saturday in Lawrence. He was 83.

CD offers definitive Burroughs collection

A four-CD set highlights live performances by the late Lawrence resident.

Legacy of conflict lingers in Lawrence

There's something about Lawrence that attracts people who disagree, whether it's John Brown taking on slaveholders or environmentalists battling the South Lawrence Trafficway. Conflict is a big part of who we are, according to editors of a massive, soon-to-be published book that traces Lawrence history from founding to present.

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