B Items

Burroughs Contributes to Books and Anthologies

by Eric C. Shoaf

1974

1. Jean Genet in Tangier by Mohamed Choukri, New York: Ecco 1974, translated by Paul Bowles, first edition, Introduction by Burroughs, hardbound in dust jacket.

2. The Wanderers by Richard Price, New York: Houghton Mifflin 1974, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the front inner panel, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

2a. _____ New York: Avon 1975, Burroughs contributes a quote about the book, bound in wraps.

2b. _____ New York: Penguin 1985, Burroughs contributes a blurb about the book on the front cover, bound in wraps.

3. The Beat Book by Arthur and Glee Knight, Berkeley: unspeakable visions 1974, Burroughs contributes “Letter to Ginsberg” in this anthology of criticism, many photos and an interview with Burroughs by Gerard Malanga, first printing, bound in wraps.

4. Detours Into the Macabre ed. by Peter Haining, London: Pan Books 1974, Burroughs contributes “Exterminator” first printing, bound in wraps.  

5. Detective Fiction: Crime and Compromise ed. by Dick Allen and David Chacko, New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. 1974, Burroughs contributes “They Do Not Always Remember” first printing, bound in wraps.

6. Takis Musikalische Raume ed. by Helmut Leppien, Hamburg: Kunstverein Hannover 1974, Burroughs contributes a cut-up on Takis work from 1962, exhibit catalog with text in German and English, bound in wraps.

7. Ruby Editions Portfolio One: Works London: Wallrich Books 1974, Burroughs contributes “Un Poeme Modern” a cut-up work printed in silver over portrait of William Burroughs in black suit and tie, with his facial image repeated, the edition consists of one hundred numbered copies, and thirty copies hors commerce, each print signed by the artist.

8. Takis Musicales ed. by Alexander Iolas (1974), printed on occasion of Takis exhibition to the Espace Pierre Cardin, with texts by Pierre Restany, William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, hardbound with an inserted 45 rpm vinyl recording, limited to 1,000 numbered copies.

1975

9. Electric Banana by Mary Beach, Cherry Valley: Cherry Valley Editions 1975, Introduction by Burroughs, first printing, bound in Illustrated wrappers, one of 500 copies. 

10. The Hashish Club Volume 2: The Psychedelic Era From Huxley to Lennon ed. by Peter Haining, London: Peter Owen 1975, Burroughs contributes “I am Dying, Meester?” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket. Burroughs has no contribution to Volume 1 of the set.

12. National Lampoon: The Gentleman’s Bathroom Companion by the editors of National Lampoon, New York: National Lampoon 1975, Burroughs contributes “Strange Sex We Have Known” with Terry Southern, first printing, bound in wraps. Though numbered as a serial, there were no other publications in this series.

13. Allen Verbatim: Lectures on Poetry, Politics, Consciousness ed. by Gordon Ball, New York: McGraw-Hill 1975, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

14. Coca Neon / Polaroid Rainbow by Claude Pelieu, New York: Cherry Valley Editions 1975, Burroughs contributes a quote about Pelieu printed on the back cover, bound in wraps.

14a. _____ an edition of 26 lettered copies signed by Pelieu, bound in wraps.

15. Sacred Fix by Sinclair Beiles, Rotterdam: Cold Turkey Press 1975, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the wraps, limited to 250 numbered copies.

1976

16. Auerhahn Bibliography ed. by Dave Haselwood, Berkeley: A Paltroon Press Production 1976, Burroughs contributes several letters of correspondence to this bibliography and history of the press that published Burroughs’ The Exterminator among others. Printed in an edition of ‘somewhat less than 500 copies’ according to copy, bound in cloth without a dust jacket as issued.

17. G.P.O versus G. P-O: A Chronicle of Mail Art on Trial compiled by Genesis P-Orridge and COUM, Geneva: Ecart Publications 1976, Burroughs contributes two letters in this edition, limited to 475 numbered copies. The book is a series of letters in support and defense of Genesis P-Orridge, arrested for sending two “pornographic” postcards through the British mail. Bound in wraps.

18. Bloodbrothers by Richard Price, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co. 1976, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound.

19. L’Alienation Dans Le Roman Americain Contemporain (Vol. 2) edited by Pierre Dommergues, Paris: 10/18 1976, Burroughs contributes “La Lutle Contre la Repression” text in French, first printing, bound in wraps. No Burroughs contribution in Volume 1 of the set.

20. Final Score by Emmett Grogan, New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1976, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear jacket, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

21. Sex-Appeal photos by Jurgen Vollmer, New York: Avant Associates 1976, Burroughs contributes the Introduction to this book of nude male photos, first printing, bound in wraps.

22. Self-Portrait: Book People Picture Themselves from the collection of Burt Britton, New York: Random House 1976, Burroughs contributes a sketch of himself, first printing, bound in wraps.

23. Le Colloque de Tanger Geneva: Editions Ottezec 1976, printed folder containing ten 11 x 14 inch b&w photographs of Burroughs and Brion Gysin taken by Francois Lagarde in Geneva at Le Colloque de Tanger, a symposium celebrating the work of Burroughs Gysin. The edition is limited to 75 numbered copies signed by Burroughs, Gysin, Lagarde, and Lemaire, and 5 additional copies.

1977

24. Univers / 10 Paris: Editions J’Ai Lu 1977, French Sci-Fi anthology with Burroughs contributing “To Talk For Joe” first printing, bound in illustrated wraps.

25. Dispatches by Michael Herr, New York: Alfred Knopf Inc. 1977, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, hardbound.

26. First Flowering: The Best of the Harvard Advocate ed. by Richard Smoley, Reading MA: Addison-Wesley Publishers 1977, Burroughs contributes “Who Him, Don’t Let Him Out of There” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.  

27. Women’s Sexuality by Rosemarie Santini, Chicago: Playboy Press 1977, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

28. Psychedelics Encyclopedia by Peter Stafford, Berkeley CA: And/Or Press 1977, reprints the cover of The Yage Letters and includes quotes by Burroughs, first printing, bound in wraps.

29. Demon by Hubert Selby, Jr., New York: Signet Books 1977, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

1978

30. Talking Poetics From Naropa Institute/Annals Of The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poets Vol.1 ed. by Anne Waldman, Boulder CO: Shambhala 1978, Burroughs contributes “It Belongs to the Cucumbers” first printing, bound in wraps.

31. William S. Burroughs: A Bibliography by Maynard & Miles, Charlottesville: UVA Press 1978, a complete bibliography of Burroughs’ works through 1973. The standard reference, though seriously in need of an update. Forward by Burroughs and Preface by Allen Ginsberg. Hardbound without dust jacket as issued. First printing and one of 2,000 copies. 

31a. _____ 50 numbered copies were signed by Burroughs.

32. The Beat Journey by Arthur and Kit Knight, Berkeley: unspeakable visions 1978, Burroughs contributes “Letter to Jack Kerouac,” “Dream of the City,” and an untitled prose piece to this beat anthology, first printing, bound in wraps.

33. Univers / 12 Paris: Editions J’Ai Lu 1978, French Sci-Fi anthology with Burroughs contributing “Fun City Dans Ba’dan” first printing, bound in illustrated wraps.

34. The Love Habit: The Sexual Confessions of an Older Woman by Anne Cummings, New York: Bobbs-Merrill 1978, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the front inner dust jacket panel, first printing, hardbound. Author Felicity Mason used the ‘Anne Cummings’ penname for a number of books.

34a. _____ New York: Penguin 1980, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

35. Becoming American by Ted Morgan, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co. 1978, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

36. L’Amour Bleu by Cecile Beurdeley, New York: Rizzoli International 1978, Burroughs contributes “From The Naked Lunch: hassan’s rumpus room” to this oversize book on the homosexual in art. First printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

37. Revisions by Marcia Resnick, Toronto: The Coach House Press 1978, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

38. The Nova Convention ed. by James Grauerholz and John Giorno, New York: Giorno Poetry Systems Institute 1978, program for the Nova Convention held in New York November 30 – December 2, 1978. Burroughs contributes quotes and is photographed, also a full-page advertisement for The Third Mind. Bound in wraps.

39. Takis Paris: Musee d’Art Moderne de la ville de Paris 1978, Burroughs contributes an untitled piece on Takis written in 1962, exhibit catalog from the exhibit at the paris Museum of Art April 27 – June 11, 1978, text in French, bound in wraps.

40. Walk to the End of the World by Suzy McKee Charnas, New York: Berkley 1978, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear panel, bound in wraps.

41. Wozu: Ouvrage Collectif ed. By Henri-Alexis Baatsch and Jean-Christophe Bailly, Paris(?): Le Soleil Noir 1978, Burroughs contributes “Rien Que Des Mots, Ce Qui En Sort Rugit Sur Cette Page” text in French, bound in wraps.

42. Babel by Patti Smith, New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons 1978, Burroughs contributes a quote to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

43. Jack’s Book: An Oral Biography of Jack Kerouac by Barry Gifford & Lawrence Lee, New York: St. Martin’s Press 1978, Burroughs contributes extensive recollections of Kerouac, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

1979

44. Submission: selected photographs 1977-78 by Jimmy de Sana, New York: Scat Publications 1979, Burroughs contributes the Introduction, first trade edition, one of 1,000 copies bound in wraps. Not the sort of publication you would want your wife or kids or friends, or anyone else for that matter, to see. 

44a. _____ and edition of 120 copies in a signed/limited hardbound issue with print by de Sana laid in.

45. Poesie Sonore Internationale edited by Jean-Michel Place, Paris: Trajectoire 1979, Introduction by Burroughs, first printing, bound in wraps, scarce. 

46. New Writing and Writers (16th edition) London: John Calder 1979, Burroughs contributes “Cobble Stone Gardens” first printing, bound in wraps.

47. Mandala P78 (One World Poetry) edited by Harry Hoogstraten & Joe Knipscheer, Amsterdam: uitgeverij in de knipscheer 1979, Burroughs contributes “When Did I Stop Wanting to Be President” also contributions from Harold Norse, Patti Smith, and Ira Cohen. Text in English. Bound in wraps.

48. Bradford Morrow Bookseller Catalog Five Santa Barbara CA: 1979, Burroughs contributes the “Introduction” for this catalog offering of the Walter Reuben Collection of Jack Kerouac’s works, also laid in is the prospectus for Burroughs’ limited edition of Dr. Benway published by Bradford Morrow, bound in wraps. Download

49. Drug Tales ed. by Duncan Fallowell, New York: St. Martin’s Press 1979, Burroughs contributes “The Heat Closing In” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

50. National Lampoon: A Dirty Book New York: Signet 1979, Burroughs contributes “Strange Sex We Have Known” with Terry Southern, first printing, bound in wraps.

51. Identity Express by Udo Breger, Gottingen: Caos Press 1979, Burroughs contributes a blurb about Breger to the rear cover, first printing of 500 copies, bound in wraps.

52. The New Gay Liberation Handbook ed. By Len Richmond & Gary Noguera, Palo Alto CA: Ramparts Press 1979, Burroughs contributes “Sexual Conditioning” first printing, bound in wraps.

53. The Evergreen Review Reader 1957-1961 ed. by Barney Rosset, New York: Grove Press 1979, Burroughs contributes “Deposition: Testimony Concerning a Sickness” first printing, bound in wraps.

54. The Poets’ Encyclopedia ed. by Michael Andre and Erika Rothenberg, New York: Unmuzzled Ox 1979, Burroughs contributes “Junk” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

1980

55. Loose Talk: The Book of Quotes from the Pages of Rolling Stone compiled by Linda Botts, New York: Quick Fox/Rolling Stone Press 1980, Burroughs contributes three quotations, first printing, bound in silver wraps.

56. Atticus Book Company Sales Catalog #7 Beat Literature, San Diego CA: 1980, Burroughs contributes the cover photo of Jack Kerouac, bound in wraps.

57. A Two-Fisted Banana: Electric & Gothic by Mary Beach, Cherry Valley: Cherry Valley Editions 1980, Burroughs contributes the Introduction, first printing, bound in wraps.

58. Amok/Koma: Ein Bericht Zur Lage ed. by Jurgen Ploog, Hamburg: Expanded Media Editions 1980, Burroughs contributes “Blade Runner” to this German anthology, first printing, bound in wraps.

59. Walker Arts Center Reading Series 1979-1980 16 Broadsides St. Paul: Bookslinger, 1980, a complete set of the broadside collection. Burroughs’ titled “A Reading by William S. Burroughs at the Walker Art Center on October 24, 1979,” Walker Art Center: The Toothpaste Press 1979, signed by Burroughs. A 10 x 12 ¾ inch broadside finely printed in dark blue and black ink in bright red lightly textured paper. Other writers contribute signed broadsides including Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Philip Whalen, Grace Paley, Donald Barthelme, Donald, Jerome Rothenberg, et al. One of 125 copies in protective cardboard folder.  

60. Necronomicon by Simon, New York: Avon 1980, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

61. Suicide Sutra by John Giorno, Paris: Christian Bourgois Editeur 1980, Burroughs contributes the Preface entitled “L’Experience Du Déjà Vu” to this French-only publication as well as a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

62. Punk Novel by Bad Al, New York: Macmillan 1980, Burroughs contributes a quote from Naked Lunch on the first page, hardbound in dust jacket.

63. Poets & Writers Inc., Tenth Birthday Party ed. by Donald Axinn and Patricia Ryan, New York: Poets & Writers 1980, Burroughs contributes “Lee’s script cut-up” to this memento. From the Introduction: “this chapbook … [of] original, unpublished pieces–many written especially for this occasion–were donated by writers and artists.” Bound in wraps.

1981

64. On the Line: New Gay Fiction ed. by Ian Young, New York: Crossing Press 1981, Burroughs contributes “Meet Me in St. Louis, Louie” first printing, bound in wraps.

65. Brion Gysin/William Burroughs: Photographs from Here to Go London: The October Gallery 1981, 12 page program from a show at The October Gallery featuring photos and paintings of Brion Gysin. Burroughs contributes “Ports of Entry- Here is Space Time Painting” folded as issued.

66. Atticus Book Company Sales Catalog #8 William S. Burroughs Collection, San Diego CA: 1981, a catalog offering Burroughs material for sale. Many items here are not listed in Maynard & Miles, Burroughs contributes the Forward entitled “The Future of the Novel” bound in wraps and an excellent source of bibliographic material. 

66a. _____ a limited edition of 50 numbered copies signed by Burroughs.

67. “?” Poesia Bologna: Scorribanda 1981, Burroughs contributes two pieces, text in Italian, large folding poster laid in, first printing, bound in wraps and limited to 330 copies.

68. Shock Value by John Waters, New York: Delta Books 1981, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

69. Brion Gysin – BG London: The October Gallery 1981, Burroughs contributes “Ports of Entry” to this exhibit catalog of works by Gysin which were displayed March – April 1981. Bound in wraps.

70. An Anthology of Erotic Prose ed. by Derek Parker, London: Constable & Company Ltd 1981, Burroughs contributes “From The Naked Lunch” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

71. Man, Earth and the Challenges: The Book of the 1980 Planet Earth Conference Santa Fe NM: Synergetic Press 1981, proceedings of the conference held at the Institute of Ecotechnics in France during December 1980. Burroughs contributes “The Four Horsemen of the Apocolypse” and also includes notables such as Thor Heyerdahl and Gordon Hewes. First appearance of “Four Horsemen” in print. First printing, bound in wraps.

72. Flowers in the Blood: The History of Opium by Dean Latimer and Jeff Goldberg, New York: Franklin Watts 1981, Burroughs contributes the Introduction as well as a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps. 

73. Polysexuality ed. by Silvere Lotringer, New York: Semiotext(e) 1981, Burroughs contributes “The Popling” to this anthology published as part of the Semiotext(e) serial, bound in wraps.

73a. _____ New York: Semiotext(e) 1995, special reprint edition of the original, bound in wraps.

74. The Best of High Times Vol. II ed. by Larry Sloman, New York: 1981, Burroughs contributes “M.O.B.-My Own Business” bound in wraps.

1982

75. William S. Burroughs Photo Portraits (Radar #2) by Laszlo, Herausgeber Basel: editions C.L.A.G. 1982, Burroughs contributes the Introduction to this book of photos of Burroughs by a variety of photographers, hardbound without dust jacket as issued. 

76. Calamus: Male Homosexuality in Twentieth-Century Literature ed. by David Galloway, New York: Quill Books 1982, Burroughs contributes “Hassan’s Rumpus Room” first printing, bound in wraps.

77. Selected Works by S. Clay Wilson, New York: Hansen Fine Arts & K. McCauley 1982, a 16-page exhibition catalog from Museum of the Surreal and Fantastique in N.Y.C. Burroughs contributes “An Appreciation” and “The Pop Corn Kid.” Includes bibliographical references. First printing, bound in wraps.

78. Subway Drawings by Keith Haring, Berlin: Edition Achenbach/Galerie Nikolaus Sonne 1982, Burroughs contributes text to this collection of Haring’s works in situ, text in English and German, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

78a. _____ Duesseldorf Germany 1990, a different edition, but with the same content, bound in wraps.

79. Canyon Cinema: Catalog 5 ed. by Dominic Angerame et al, 1982, Burroughs contributes “Take Nirvana” to the fifth edition of this large catalogue, which lists many hundreds of short, avant-garde films available for rental, bound in wraps. 

80. Beat Angels by Arthur and Kit Knight, Berkeley: unspeakable visions 1982, Burroughs contributes “Letter to Jack Kerouac,” first printing, bound copy in wraps.

81. Here To Go: Planet R-101 – Brion Gysin Interviewed by Terry Wilson with Introduction and Texts by William S. Burroughs & Brion Gysin, San Francisco: Re/Search Publications 1982, Burroughs contributes the Preface, first printing, bound in wraps. 

81a. _____ London: Quartet Books 1985, first UK printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

81b. _____ New York: Creation Books 2001, new edition with a new Forward by Terry Wilson, also prints a blurb by Burroughs on the cover, bound in wraps.

82. William S. Burroughs Photo Portraits (Radar #4) by Michael Heitmann, Herausgeber Basel: editions C.L.A.G. 1982, Burroughs contributes a short Introduction to this book of photos of himself, hardbound without dust jacket as issued. 

83. The Wraith by Steven J. Bernstein, Seattle: Patio Table Press 1982, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover. The book is also dedicated to Burroughs, first printing, bound in wraps.

1983

84. Chelsea Hotel by Claudio Edinger, New York: Abbeville Press 1983, Burroughs contributes an untitled remembrance in this book of photos, first printing, bound in wraps.

85. Under the Roofs of Paris by Henry Miller, New York: Grove Press 1983, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the front cover, bound in wraps.

86. Die Seelenfresser by Colin Wilson, Berlin: Marz Verlag 1983, Burroughs contributes a quote to the rear cover, text in German, bound in wraps.

87. Beat Hotel by Harold Norse, San Diego: Atticus Press 1983, Forward by Burroughs, bound in wraps, first printing, one of 1,900 copies.

88. Colombian Gold by Jaime Manrique, New York: Clarkson N. Potter 1983, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the inner dust jacket panel, first printing, hardbound.

89. The Best of High Times Vol. III ed. by Larry Sloman, New York: 1983, Burroughs contributes “Kerouac” bound in wraps.

90. States of Desire by Edmund White, New York: E.P. Dutton 1983, Burroughs contributes a blurb about White on the third inner page, bound in wraps.

91. Memory Babe: A Critical Biography of Jack Kerouac by Gerald Nocosia, New York: Grove Press 1983, Burroughs contributes a blurb about the book to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

1984

92. Flash and Filigree by Terry Southern, New York: Arbor House 1984, Forward by Burroughs, also blurb on the rear cover by Burroughs, first printing, bound in wraps.

93. Savoy Dreams: The Secret Life of Savoy Books by David Britton and Michael Butterworth, London: Savoy Books 1984, heavily illustrated anthology with Burroughs contributing “A Place of Dead Roads” first printing, bound in wraps.

94. The Flight of the Pelican by John Hopkins, San Francisco: North Point Press 1984, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear inner dust jacket panel, first printing, hardbound.

95. Kentucky Ham by William Burroughs Jr., New York: Overlook Press 1984, Afterward by Burroughs, first printing, bound in wraps. 

96. Mammut: Marz Texte 1&2, 1969-1984 ed. by Jörg Schröder Herbstein: Marz Verlag 1984, Burroughs contributes “Die Zukunft des Romans” a German translation of “The Future of the Novel” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.  

97. The Lotus Crew by Stewart Meyer, New York: Grove Press 1984, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

98. Decoder Handbuch Göttingen 1984, Burroughs contributes “Cities of the Red Night” to this German booklet that was distributed at screenings of the film ‘Decoder’ by German director W. Muscha bound in wraps.

99. Takis Monographies by Helena and Nicholas Calas, Paris: Editions Galilee 1984, includes text by Gregory Corso, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs, hardbound in dust jacket.

100. Bastard by S. Clay Wilson, Paris: Futuropolis 1984, Burroughs contributes an Introduction for this book of illustrated stories by Wilson. First printing, hardbound in illustrated cloth covered boards without dust jacket as issued.

101. Scenes Along the Road by Ann Charters, San Francisco: City Lights Books 1984, a new printing of the 1970 edition published by Portents (Maynard & Miles B57), Burroughs contributes a quote and appears in several photographs. First printing thus, bound in wraps.

102. Beat Hotel by Harold Chapman, Paris: gris banal 1984, Burroughs contributes the Introduction to this book of photographs by Chapman, first printing, bound in wraps.

103. The Erotic World of Peter De Rome by Peter De Rome, London: GMP 1984, prints a short blurb by Burroughs on the back cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

104. The Literary Denim (Warren OH: 1984), Burroughs contributes excerpts in “The Wild Boys – The Demonology of William S. Burroughs” by Jennie Skerl. This annus sporadicus publication attempted to be a scholarly annual of Beat literature but exhausted funding after only two or three issues led to cancellation. Now very scarce, no copies found in U.S. libraries. Bound in wraps.

105. Poesie en Action ed. by Francoise Janicot, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France: Edition LOQUES / NePE 1984, Burroughs contributes an untitled piece on writing, also includes numerous photos, text in English, bound in wraps.

1985

106. In Youth is Pleasure by Denton Welch, New York: E. P. Dutton 1985, Foreword by Burroughs, first wraps printing.

106a. _____ Paris: Editions Vibiane Hamy 1997, bound in wraps with wrap-around band announcing “Preface de William S. Burroughs.”

107. Jack the Modernist by Robert Gluck, New York: Gay Presses of New York 1985, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

108. Crash by J.G. Ballard, New York: Vintage Books 1985, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

109. Scopophilia: The Love of Looking ed. by Gerard Malanga, New York: Alfred Van Der Marck Editions 1985, Burroughs contributes “Voyeurism as Appropriation Aesthetics” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

110. In Advance of the Landing: Folk Concepts of Outer Space by Douglas Curran, New York: Abbeville Press 1985, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

110a. _____ New York: Abbeville Press 2001, revised and updated edition with the Burroughs blurb on the rear of the dust jacket, hardbound.

111. Snail by Richard Miller, New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1985, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the back cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

112. D’Train: A Novel by Terry Wilson, London: Grapheme Publications 1985, Burroughs contributes a long blurb to the jacket, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

113. William Burroughs by Jennie Skerl, New York: Twayne 1985, Burroughs contributes a blurb about the book to this standard biography from specialized biography publisher, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

113a. _____ Boston: Twayne Publishers 1986, first wraps edition with blurb on rear cover.

114. The Process by Brion Gysin, London: Quartet Books 1985, Burroughs contributes a quote about the book on the rear dust jacket panel, hardbound.

114a. _____ Woodstock NY: Overlook Press 1987, same blurb on rear inner dust jacket panel, hardbound.

114b. _____ London: Paladin 1988, same blurb on rear of wraps.

114c. _____ Woodstock NY: Overlook Press 2001, new edition prints a Burroughs blurb on the front cover, bound in wraps.

115. The Wild Documents 1985 by Fool’s mate, Burroughs contributes an excerpt from “Academy 23” to the rear cover of this Japanese collection of musician photographs, Burrough’s contribution in English but most of the other text in Japanese, bound in wraps.

116. Der Container Verandert Die Landschaft ed. by Armin Abmeier, Augsburg, Germany: Maro Verlag 1985, Burroughs contributes “Die Danische Operation” to this anthology printed in wrappers in edition of 4,000 copies. Text in German.

1986

117. The Last Museum by Brion Gysin, New York: Grove Press 1986, Introduction by Burroughs, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

118. Writers Outside the Margin: An Anthology ed. by Jeffrey Weinberg, Sudbury MA: Water Row Press 1986, Burroughs contributes “Pershing Avenue St. Louis” first printing, bound in wraps. 

119. Dreams of Green Base by Terry Wilson, Oakland CA: Inkblot Publications 1986, prints a blurb by Burroughs on rear cover, bound in wraps.

120. Pandemonium ed. by Jack Stevenson and Pat Hollis, Elmira NY: J. Stevenson 1986, Burroughs contributes several letters and a short piece entitled “Miscellaneous Selections” bound in wraps, limited to 500 copies.

121. Best Minds ed. by Bill Morgan and Bob Rosenthal, New York: Lospecchio Press 1986, Burroughs contributes two selections to this festschrift on Allen Ginsberg, first signed edition, hardbound without dust jacket as issued. This copy one of 200 signed by the editors.  

121a. _____ an edition of 26 signed/lettered copies.  

121b. _____ an edition of 250 numbered copies bound in red cloth as a trade edition.

121c. _____ an edition of 255 un-numbered copies distributed hors commerce.

122. Manson: In His Own Words by Charles Manson as told to Nuel Emmons, New York: Grove Press 1986, prints a blurb by Burroughs to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

123. Christian Bourgois, 1966-1986, Paris: Christian Bourgois 1986, anniversary catalog of the press includes listing of all publications and reproduces correspondence between editor and writers. Burroughs contributes a letter to Bourgois, first printing, bound in wraps.

124. La Fille Aux Cheveux Verts – The Girl With Green Hair artwork by Daniel Bau Geste, Paris: Editions Alternatives 1986, Burroughs contributes the Preface to this book of essays about the artist. Text in French and English. Bound in wraps.

125. Brion Gysin: Calligraphies-Permutations-Cutups Paris: Galerie de France 1986, Burroughs contributes “Les Stratagemes de Lady Sutton-Smith” to this exhibition catalog on Gysin’s work, text in French, bound in wraps.

1987

126. Gay Spirit: Myth and Meaning by Mark Thompson, New York: St. Martins Press 1987, Burroughs contributes “Thoughts on a Gay State.” First printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

127. For Nelson Mandela ed. by Jacques Derrida and Mustapha Rili, New York: Seaver Books/Henry Holt and Co. 1987, Burroughs contributes “The Parable of the Silent Heads” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

128. Crackpot by John Waters, New York: Vintage Books 1987, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

129. The Beats: An Anthology of Beat Writing ed. by Park Honan, London: J.M. Dent & Sons, Ltd. 1987, Burroughs contributes “My First Days on Junk” to this British anthology of Beat writing. First printing, bound in wraps.

130. Down and In by Ronald Sukenick, New York: Beech Tree Books 1987, Burroughs contributes quotes to this history of bohemia in New York City, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

131. The Beat Vision: A Primary Sourcebook by Arthur and Kit Knight, NY: Paragon House Publishers 1987, anthology of the unspeakable visions publications, Burroughs contributes several pieces, bound in wraps.

132. Back on Tuesday by David Gilmour, Layton UT: Gibbs M. Smith Inc. 1987, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

133. Drawing Dialogue: William S. Burroughs, Philip Taaffe New York NY: Pat Hearn Gallery 1987, from cover “Excerpts from a dialogue made during a drawing collaboration recorded in Lawrence, Kansas, on 1 February 1987. Published on the occasion of an exhibition of new paintings by Philip Taaffe at the Pat Hearn Gallery.” Burroughs contributes artwork as well as an interview (the dialogue) with Taaffe, bound in wraps.

134. Shafrazi Gallery Exhibition Catalog New York: Tony Shafrazi Gallery 1987, Burroughs contributes “Entrance to the Museum of Lost Species” printed on long folded cover stock.

135. For Bread Alone by Mohamed Choukri, San Francisco: City Lights Books 1987, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the back cover, first printing, translated by Paul Bowles, bound in wraps.

136. The Harvard Advocate Anniversary Anthology ed. by Douglas McIntyre and Karen Hull, Cambridge MA: Schenkman Books 1987, Burroughs contributes “Who Him? Don’t Let Him Out of There” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

137. Forced Entries: The Downtown Diaries 1971-1973 by Jim Carroll, New York: Penguin 1987, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

138. The Spontaneous Poetics of Jack Kerouac by Regina Weinreich, Carbondale Il: Southern Illinois University Press 1987, Burroughs contributes a lengthy blurb on Kerouac to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

138a. _____ New York: Thunder’s Mouth Press 2002, an updated edition with a blurb by Burroughs on the rear cover and a quote from Burroughs in the main text, first printing, bound in wraps.

1988

139. You Can’t Win by Jack Black, New York: AMOK Press 1988, Burroughs contributes the Introduction to this reprint of the 1926 edition which, at the time of original publication, was highly influential on him, first printing, bound in illustrated wraps.

140. Uncommon Quotes Fort Worth Texas: Caravan of Dreams 1986, a booklet accompanying a 52-minute cassette tape of Burroughs’ reading. Burroughs contributes quotes and also included is the essay “A Shift in Vision” by Robert Palmer. Bound in wraps.

141. Allal – Stories aus Marokko by Paul Bowles, Hamburg: Rowohlt 1988, Burroughs contributes “Das Atlajala” to this German translation of Paul Bowles: Collected Stories 1939-1976. The American edition, published by Black Sparrow, is larger but does not include the Burroughs contribution. First printing, bound in wraps.

142. Come Sunday by Bradford Morrow, New York: Weidenfeld & Nicholson 1988, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

143. Art & Design: Art in the Age of Pluralism ed. by Andreas Papadakis, London: Academy Group Limited 1988, Burroughs contributes “Long Radio Silence on Portland Place” also includes “The Art of William Burroughs” by James Grauerholz, bound in wraps.

144. Scandal: Essays in Islamic Heresy by Peter Lamborn Wilson, New York: Autonomedia 1988, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

145. The 60’s Reader by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson, New York: Viking Kestrel 1988, Burroughs contributes “Academy 23: A Deconditioning” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

146. Overexposed: Treating Sexual Perversion in America by Sylvere Lotringer, New York: Pantheon Books 1988, Burroughs contributes an excerpt from Nova Express, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

147. Literary Vision New York: Jack Tilton Gallery 1988, exhibit catalog from November 1988 prints Burroughs’ artwork and includes “On Burroughs Art” by Garuerholz, bound in wraps.

148. The Way We Die Now by Charles Willeford, New York: Random House 1988, Burroughs contributes a quote on the title page, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

1989

149. Stiletto One ed. by Michael Annis, Kansas City: Howling Dog Press 1989, Burroughs contributes four pieces, limited printing – one of 1,000 copies, bound in wraps with a foil-covered dust jacket.

150. Giorno Poetry Systems Catalog 19, New York: GPS 1989, catalog of video and CD offerings from GPS includes a short story by Burroughs entitled “Senor Kaposi” bound as a center- stapled pamphlet.

151. Exhibition Catalogue from Galerie K in Paris, large format glossy print catalog documents the Burroughs painting exhibition from March 23-April 21, 1990. Printed on quality stock with stiff wraps. Text in French, photos of Burroughs and all the paintings at the exhibit, folio size with 40 pages. Quite an upscale production.

152. Blood on the Nash Ambassador by Eric Mottram, London: Hutchinson Radius 1989, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the front cover, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

153. Christopher Lucas: Painting Sculpture Collage New York: John Good Gallery 1989, Burroughs contributes the Introduction entitled “Take One” to this exhibition catalog featuring photos of Lucas’ work. Bound in wraps and somewhat scarce.

154. Wonderland Avenue by Danny Sugerman, New York: William Morrow and Co. 1989, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, hardbound.

154a. _____ New York: Plume Books 1990, blurb on rear of softcover.

155. Mindfield: New and Selected Poems by Greg Corso, New York: Thunder Mouth Press, 1989, Foreword by Allen Ginsberg and Introduction by William S. Burroughs, first printing in wraps.

156. Holy Terror by Steve Abbott, Freedom CA: The Crossing Press 1989, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

157. Rapid Eye ed. by Simon Dwyer, Brighton UK: R.E. Publishing Ltd. 1989, Burroughs contributes “The Fall of Art” also Kathy Acker, Aleister Crowley and Brion Gysin, first printing, bound in wraps.

157a. _____ London: Creation Books, 3rd Revised Edition 1995, Burroughs contributes “The Fall of Art,” “The Johnson Family,” and “A Thanksgiving Prayer,” plus V. Vale interviews Burroughs, bound in thick pictorial wraps.

158. William S. Burroughs: Paintings Basel: Galerie Specht 1989, Burroughs contributes quotes to this catalog of Burroughs’ paintings at this German art gallery. Text in English and German. Many color reproductions of Burroughs’ artworks, bound in wraps.

159. Contact Highs: Selected Poems 1957-1987 by Alan Ansen, Elmwood Park IL: Dalkey Archive Press 1989, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

160. Memoirs of a Public Baby by Philip O’Connor, New York: WW Norton 1989, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound.

161. Ginsberg: A Biography by Barry Miles, New York: Simon and Schuster 1989, Burroughs contributes numerous quotes throughout the book, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

162. Nouvelle Revue de Paris No. 15: New York Paris: Editions du Rocher 1989, Burroughs contributes “Que est le – marche a vos cotes – ecrit 3” to this French journal edited by Jean-Paul Bertrand, bound in wraps.

163. Memoirs of a Bastard Angel by Harold Norse, New York: William Morrow 1989, prints the entire Forward by Burroughs for Norse’s book Beat Hotel, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

164. William S. Burroughs Nagual Art  Rome, Italy: Cleto Polcina Artemoderne 1989, 42 page catalogue of Burroughs artwork published in a stated edition of 1,500 copies, text in Italian, bound in wraps.

1990

165. Guilty of Everything by Herbert Huncke, New York: Paragon House 1990, Forward by Burroughs, first edition, hardbound in dust jacket.

166. Future Primeval by Keith Haring, Normal IL: Illinois State University Printing Services 1990, Burroughs contributes the Forward to this exhibit catalog of art and essays, first printing, bound in wraps.

166a. _____ Normal IL: Abbeville/ISU Press 1990, first trade printing, variant wrapper design from above, bound in wraps.

167. Tales of Beatnik Glory by Ed Sanders, New York: Citadel Press 1990, Burroughs contributes blurbs to both the front and rear covers, first printing, bound in wraps.

168. Propagation Hazard University of South Florida: Graphicstudio 1990, a folio of 8 lithographs and etchings by David Bradshaw, and text by Burroughs. The edition consisted of 60 Arabic numbered, 20 Roman numbered, 18 artists’ proofs, 3 archive proofs, and 7 studio proofs, for a total of 108 portfolios. Each print is signed and numbered. The folio is presented in a clamshell box which is housed in an aluminum treadplate slipcase.  

169. The Atrocity Exhibition by J. G. Ballard, RE/Search Publications 1990, Burroughs contributes the Preface, bound in wraps.

169a. _____ London: Flamingo 1993, adds a Burroughs blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

170. Shotgun Paintings: Works on Wood & Paper/William S. Burroughs Exhibition Tokyo: The Seed Hall 1990, Introduction (in English) by Burroughs, text mostly in Japanese, illustrated with color plates from the shotgun paintings.

171. The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets with Robert Wilson/Tom Waits/William Burroughs, Hamburg Germany: Thalia Theater 1990, Opera program from the March 31, 1990 German stage premier, text/libretto and artwork by Burroughs, also featuring the art of Robert Wilson and lyrics by Tom Waits, text in German with some English translations, bound in wraps.

171a. _____ program from the performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, November 1993, bound in wraps.

171b. _____ program from the performance at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, August 2004, starring Marianne Faithful, bound in wraps.

172. Three-Fisted Tales of “Bob” Short Stories in THE SUBGENIUS MYTHOS by Reverend Ivan Stang, Fireside 1990, Burroughs contributes “Before-Foreverafter: Sects and Death” first printing, bound in wraps.

173. Flashbacks by Timothy Leary, New York: Tarcher 1990, first wraps printing, has an Introduction by Burroughs and a new Afterward by Leary not contained in the 1983 hardbound edition.

174. On the Bus by Paul Perry and Ken Babbs, New York: Thunder’s Mouth Press 1990, recollections of days with Kesey’s Merry Pranksters, Burroughs contributes his memories of Neal Cassidy, first printing, bound in wraps.

175. MOBIL: Prosa der amerikanischen Avantgarde seit 1945 ed. by Dirk Gortler, Eggingen: Ed. Isele 1990, Burroughs contributes “Word Authority More Habit Forming than Heroin” to this German language literature collection, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

176. Crazy Horse by Gary Indiana, New York: Plume 1990, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the first fly leaf, first printing, bound in wraps. 

1991

177. The Drug User by Strausbaugh & Blaise, New York: Blast Books 1991, Burroughs contributes the Forward as well as the cover illustration, first printing, bound in wraps.

178. Storming the Reality Studio: A Casebook of Cyberpunk and Postmodern Fiction ed. by Larry McCaffery, Durham NC: Duke University Press 1991, Burroughs contributes “Mother and I Would Like to Know” bound in wraps.

179. How Boys See Girls by David Gilmour, New York: Random House 1991, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

180. Robert Wilson’s Vision ed. by Trevor Fairbrother, Boston: MFA/Abrams 1991, first printing in decorative wrappers with exhibit publicity card laid in, this is the catalog for the traveling exhibit with contributions by William S. Burroughs, Richard Serra, and Susan Sontag.

181. High Risk: An Anthology ed. by Amy Scholder, New York: Plume 1991, Burroughs contributes “Just Say No to Drug Hysteria” first printing, bound in pictorial wraps.

182. T.A.Z.: Temporary Autonomous Zone by Hakim Bey, Brooklyn NY: Autonomedia 1991, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

183. The Faber Book of Gay Short Fiction ed. by Edmund White, Winchester MA: Faber & Faber 1991, Burroughs contributes “The Wild Boys” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

184. The Harper’s Forum Book: What Are We Talking About? ed. by Jack Hitt, New York: Citadel Press 1991, Burroughs contributes quotes concerning the “Interplanetary Bottle” first printing, bound in wraps. 

185. William S. Burroughs: Paintings Basel: Galerie Carzaniga & Ueker 1991, catalog of Burroughs’ paintings at this German art gallery. Prints brief on Burroughs art in German. Many color reproductions of Burroughs’ artworks, bound in wraps.

186. Cows Are Freaky When They Look at You by David Ohle et al, Wichita KS: Watermark Press 1991, Burroughs contributes the Forward, first printing, bound in wraps.

187. BW: Bruce Weber Tokyo: Treville 1991, Introduction by Burroughs entitled “Eternal Farewells!” and an autobiographical essay written by Bruce Weber (text is in English), the rest is photographs in this catalog which was published to coincide with the exhibition of Bruce Weber’s photographs at the Fahey/Klein Gallery in Los Angeles in 1991, first printing, 5,000 copies printed, bound in wraps.

188. Close to the Knives by David Wojnarowicz, New York: Vintage Books 1991, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the front cover, bound in wraps.

189. Keith Haring by John Gruen, New York: Prentice Hall 1991, Burroughs contributes reminiscences of the artist, his friend and collaborator Haring, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

190. Blue Limbo by Frank Lauria, New York: Avon Books 1991, Burroughs contributes a quote on the first fly leaf, first printing, bound in wraps.

191. Kindskopf-Helnwein Wien, Germany: Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung 1991, Burroughs contributes the Introduction to this gallery catalog of images from Niederösterreichischen Landesmuseums in Germany, bound in wraps.

192. Gaius Valerius Catullus’s Complete Poetical Works translated by Jacob Rabinowitz, Dallas: Spring Publications 1991, Burroughs is quoted on the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

193. American Writing Today ed. by Richard Kostelanetz, Troy, NY: The Whitston Publishing Co. 1991, Burroughs contributes “William Burroughs on Writing” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

194. A South African Abroad by Sinclair Beiles, Venice CA: Lapis Press 1991, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

195. Out of This World: An Anthology ed. by Anne Waldman, New York: Crown 1991, Burroughs contributes “a man of letters une poeme moderne…” first printing, bound in wraps.

196. Billy by Whitley Strieber, New York: Berkley 1991, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

197. In the Beginning: Great First Lines from your Favorite Books collected by Hans Bauer, San Francisco: Chronicle Books 1991, Burroughs contributes lines from Naked Lunch and The Western Lands, bound in wraps.

198. Alexander Trocchi: The Making of the Monster by Andrew Murray Scott, Edinburgh: Polygon 1991, Burroughs contributes a blurb about Trocchi to the second inner page, hard bound.

199. San Francisco Oracle 1966-68 by Allen Cohen, Berkley: Regent Press 1991, Burroughs contributes “Academy 23: A Deconditioning” to this complete reprint edition of the famed newspaper. Hardbound without dust jacket. One of 200 copies.

200. Editor’s Choice III ed. by Morty Sklar, New York: The Spirit That Moves Us Press 1991, Burroughs contributes “Where He Was Going” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

1992

201. Helnwein Faces by Gottfried Helnwein, Zurich: Edition Stemmle 1992, text by William S. Burroughs, Heiner Muller, and Reinhold Miulbeck. A large book of photos including one of Burroughs, hardbound in dust jacket.

202. Primitives: Tribal Body Art and the Left-Hand Brain by Charles Gatewood, San Francisco: R. Mutt Press 1992, Burroughs contributes text to these photos of tattoos and piercings, first printing limited to 2,000 numbered copies signed by Gatewood, hardbound in dust jacket. 

203. Mondo 2000: A User’s Guide to the New Edge ed. by Rudy Rucker and R.U. Sirius, New York: HarperPerennial 1992, Burroughs contributes “A Thanksgiving Prayer” bound in wraps, first printing. Includes several photos of Burroughs as well.

204. Everything is Permitted: The Making of Naked Lunch by Ira Silverberg, New York: Grove 1992, nice book documenting the making of the film. Burroughs contributes the Introduction, first printing, bound in pictorial wraps.

205. Paul Bowles by His Friends ed. by Gary Pulsifer, London: Peter Owen 1992, Burroughs contributes “Art, Death, and Immortality Over a Naked Lunch” first printing, bound in wraps.

206. A Complete Set of Wallace Berman’s Semina ed. by Wally Berman and George Herms, Venice CA: Love Press (George Herms) 1992, 1 of 300 copies signed by Berman. Individual facsimile reproductions of “Semina” magazine Nos. 1-9, plus a loose colophon signed and numbered by George Herms laid into a printed chipboard box, as issued. Burroughs contributes “Excerpt from Pantopon Rose.”  

207. The Writer’s Chapbook by the Editors of the Paris Review, Introduction by George Plimpton, New York Penguin 1992, Burroughs contributes quotes on drugs and on words, first revised edition (originally 1989), bound in wraps.

208. Acid Dreams by Martin A. Lee & Bruce Shlain, New York: Grove Press 1992, Burroughs contributes excerpts from The Yage Letters, as well as a blurb to the rear cover, originally published in 1985, bound in wraps.

209. The Portable Beat Reader by Ann Charters, New York: Viking 1992, contains four Burroughs contributions, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

210. Cain’s Book by Alexander Trocchi, New York: Grove/Evergreen 1992, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

211. Vogue Interzone: Special Simulated Edition by Christof Kohlhöfer, Düsseldorf Germany: C. Kohlhofer 1992, Burroughs contributes “The Humane Thing to Do” to this catalog of artworks by Kohlhofer that is a spoof of Vogue magazine, bound in wraps.

212. Dharma Lion: A Critical Biography of Allen Ginsberg by Michael Schumacher, New York: St. Martin’s Press 1992, Burroughs contributes quotes and excerpts from letters to this work on Ginsberg, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.  

213. Le Scenario du Festin Nu by David Cronenberg, Paris: Christian Bourgois Editeur 1992, French language edition of the screenplay for Burroughs’s Naked Lunch. Burroughs contributes a quote from the book at the front, bound in wraps with wrap-around band.

213a. _____ Paris: Christian Bourgois/Titres 2007, new edition also includes a brief interview with Burroughs from 1997, bound in wraps.

1993

214. The Moroccan by James Brown, New York: Lococo 1993, text by William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and others, first printing in wraps.

215. Confederacy of the Dead ed. by Richard Gilliam et al., New York: ROC/Penguin 1993, Burroughs contributes a previously unpublished story entitled “Death Fiend Guerillas” first printing, bound in pictorial wraps.

216. First Words: Earliest Writing from Favorite Contemporary Authors ed. by Paul Mandelbaum, Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books 1993, Burroughs contributes “Personal Magnetism” initially published in 1929, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

217. Strange, Amazing, and Mysterious Places San Francisco: Collins Publications 1993, a large-format photo book with essays by Richard Marshall. Burroughs contributes the Introduction as well as a blurb to the rear just jacket, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

218. The Chicago Conspiracy Trial by John Schultz, New York: De Capo Press 1993, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

219. Charles Gatewood: Photographs by Charles Gatewood, Burroughs contributes an excerpt from the text from Sidetripping, one of 2,000 numbered copies signed by Gatewood, hardbound in dust jacket.

220. Geminga: Sword of the Shining Path by Melvin Litton, San Francisco: III Publishing 1993, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the front cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

221. Excerpted from The Letters of William S. Burroughs, New York: Viking 1993, short advertising pamphlet printed in small numbers for the release of the book, bound in wraps.

222. Keith Haring: Editions on Paper 1982-1990 ed. by Klaus Littmann, Stuttgart: Edition Cantz 1993, Burroughs contributes “Apocalypse” to this collection of Haring’s artwork, first printing, bound in wraps.

223. Erotic Literature: Twenty-Four Centuries of Sensual Writing ed. by Jane Mills, New York: HarperCollins 1993, Burroughs contributes “Excerpt from Naked Lunch” first printing, also published in London under the title The Bloomsbury Guide to Erotic Literature, hardbound in dust jacket.

224. The Gilded Gutter Life of Francis Bacon by Daniel Farson, New York: Pantheon Books 1993, Burroughs contributes part of an interview with Bacon, first printing, bound in wraps.

224a. _____ London: Vintage Books 1994, same contribution, first UK printing, bound in wraps.

225. Brion Gysin 23 ed. by Herve Binet et al, Paris: Paris-Musees 1993, Burroughs contributes text in French which is the reprinted Introduction from Gysin’s book Here to Go. Also contains photos of Burroughs. This cataloged published on occasion of the Brion Gysin Play Back exhibit at the museum of modern art in Paris. Bound in wraps.

226. Traveller’s Literary Companion to South & Central America ed. By Jason Wilson, Brighton UK: In Print Publishing 1993, Burroughs contributes two excerpts from Queer, first printing, bound in wraps.

227. Dies Land Ist Unser: Die Beat-Poeten by Hans-Christian Kirsch, Munich: List Verlag 1993, Burroughs contributes quotes and excerpts to this German collection on the Beats. First printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

228. My Mother: Demonology by Kathy Acker, New York: Pantheon Books 1993, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear of the dust jacket, first hardbound printing.

229. Omni Visions One ed. By Ellen Datlow, Greensboro NC: Omni Books 1993, Burroughs contributes “The Ghost Lemurs of Madagascar” first printing, bound in wraps.

1994

230. Essential Substances: A Cultural History of Intoxicants in Society by Richard Rudgley, New York: Kodansha International 1994, Burroughs contributes an excerpt from The Yage Letters and includes the photo from that work as well, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

231. You Got to Burn to Shine by John Giorno, New York: High Risk Books 1994, Foreword by Burroughs, first printing, bound in wraps.

231a. _____ Paris: Editions Al Dante 2003, first French printing, lists “Preface” by Burroughs, bound in wraps.

232. Gasoline & The Vestal Lady On Brattle by Gregory Corso, San Francisco: City Lights Books [no date, but early 1990s], Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear wraps, part of the ‘City Lights Pocket Poets Series #8’ sixth printing copy with $7.95 price mark.

233. Ends and Beginnings: City Lights Review #6 ed. by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, San Francisco: City Lights 1994, first edition, Burroughs contributes “Part of a Telephone Call from Lawrence, Kansas” bound in wraps.

234. Brion Gysin: Back in No Time text by Marie-Odile Briot, New York: Guillaume Gallozzi 1994, Burroughs contributes a short quote to this exhibit catalog of Gysin’s work, one of 2,000 copies, bound in wraps.

235. Rent Boy by Gary Indiana, London/New York: High Risk/Serpent’s Tail 1994, Burroughs contributes a quote on the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

236. High Times Greatest Hits ed. By Steven Hager, New York: St. Martins Press 1994, Burroughs contributes an excerpt from the obituary entitled “Kerouac” and there are also excerpts from two interviews with Burroughs, first printing, bound in wraps. 

237. Neuromancer by William Gibson, New York: Ace Books 1994, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear inner dust jacket panel, 10th Anniversary printing and first in hardcover.

238. Chaos and Cyber Culture by Timothy Leary, San Francisco: Ronin 1994, “guest appearance” by Burroughs, first printing, bound in pictorial wraps.

239. Margery Kempe by Robert Gluck, London/New York: High Risk Books/Serpent’s Tail 1994, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

240. Junky’s Christmas and Other Yuletide Stories ed. by Elisa Segrave, New York: Serpent’s Tail 1994, Burroughs contributes “The Junky’s Christmas” first printing, bound in pictorial wraps.

241. Try by Dennis Cooper, New York: Grove Press 1994, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound.

242. Recent Paintings by George Condo, New York: Pace Wildenstein 1994, Burroughs contributes texts to color plates of Condo’s work, a high-quality production, bound in wraps.

243. Hard Travel to Sacred Places by Rudolph Wurlitzer, Boston: Shambhala Publications 1994, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, hardbound.

244. Living with the Animals ed. by Gary Indiana, Boston: Faber and Faber 1994, Burroughs contributes “Octopus” first edition, hardbound in dust jacket.

245. Thongs by Alexander Trocchi, New York: Blast Books 1994, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

246. Disembodied Poetics: Annals of the Jack Kerouac School ed. by Ann Waldman, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press 1994, Burroughs contributes “Screenwriting and the Potentials of Cinema” first printing, bound in wraps.

247. The Wild Party by Joseph Moncure March, New York: Panther Books 1994, Burroughs contributes a blurb about the book to the rear dust jacket, new hardbound edition.

248. Cairo: Tales of the City ed. by John and Kirsten Miller, San Francisco: Chronicle Books 1996, Burroughs contributes “The Western Lands” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

249. Kicks by Jeremy Reed, London: Creation Books 1994, Burroughs contributes cover artwork, bound in wraps.

250. Puss in Books: A Collection of Great Cat Quotations ed. by Maria Polushkin Robbins, New York: Dutton 1994, Burroughs contributes quotes, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

251. Evergreen Review Reader 1957-1966 ed. by Barney Rosset, New York: Arcade 1994, Burroughs contributes two selections, first printing, bound in wraps. Originally published by Grove Press in 1968, and listed as Maynard & Miles B44.

252. William Burroughs Birthday Book ed. by Paul Cecil, London: Temple Press 1994, prepared for the “Burroughsday” celebration in Brighton UK February 5, 1994 on the occasion of his 80th birthday, but also reproducing parts of his works. Includes Genesis P. Orridge et al. Bound in stapled pictorial wraps.

253. Beat Art: Visual Works By and About the Beat Generation ed. by Edward Adler and Bernard Mindich, New York: New Yourk University 1994, Burroughs contributes the paintings “Call” and “Swan Songs Echo” to this catalog from an exhibit at New York University, bound in wraps.

254. The Great British Mistake: Vague 1977-92 ed. by Tom Vague, Edinburgh: AK Press 1994, Burroughs contributes a short quote to this compilation of material from the punk mag Vague, bound in wraps.

255. The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned in Life compiled by Beau Bauman, New York: Fireside Books 1994, Burroughs contributes an untitled quote, bound in wraps.

256. The Furies by Suzy McKee Charnas, New York: TOR Tom Doherty Associates 1994, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the dust jacket, hardbound.

257. Beat: en Antologi by Jon Sveinbjom Jonsson, Oslo: Den Norske Lyrikklubben c. 1994, not viewed but known to have Burroughs content.

1995

258. Very Seventies: A Cultural History of the 1970s from Crawdaddy ed. By Peter Knobler, et al, New York: Fireside 1995, Burroughs contributes “Led Zeppelin meets Naked Lunch” and “Time of the Assassins” first printing, bound in wraps.

259. Mysterious Skin by Scott Heim, New York: HarperCollins 1995, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound.

260. White Rabbit: A Psychedelic Reader ed. by John Miller & Randall Koral, San Francisco: Chronicle Books 1995, Burroughs contributes “In Search of Yage” first printing, bound in wraps.

261. Rapture Seattle: Starhead Comix 1995, includes strip cartoon version of Burroughs’ story “The Finger” attributed here to “William Lee.” The story is nine pages and graphically illustrated by tattoo artist Ashleigh Talbot. First printing. Published in a limited edition of 500 copies signed by Talbot with monogram and fingerprint in blood. Bolted card covers.

262. Blood Countess by Andrei Codrescu, New York: Simon & Schuster 1995, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the dust jacket, hardbound.

263. Cat Talk: A Book of Quotations ed. by Armand Eisen, Burroughs contributes quotes from The Cat Inside, first printing, bound in wraps.

264. William S. Burroughs ed. by Marcel Beyer and Andreas Kramer, Eggingen: Edition Klaus Isele 1995, Burroughs contributes seven selections and there is biographical material by JG Ballard, Alan Ansen, Udo Breger, and others in this German language collection, first printing, bound in wraps.

265. The Big Book of Weirdos by Carl Posey and 67 of the world’s top comic artists, New York: Paradox Press 1995, includes sketch of Burroughs, bound in wraps.  

266. SoHo Journal 1995/1996 ed. by Gary Koepke, New York: SoHo Partnership 1995, Burroughs contributes two short excerpts from The Job to this annual publication. Also contains a CD-ROM of music. Bound in wraps.

267. Condensed Chaos by Phil Hine, Tempe AZ: New Falcon Publications 1995, Burroughs contributes a blurb about Hine to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

268. Beat Culture and the New America ed. By Lisa Phillips, Paris/New York: Flammarion 1995, Burroughs contributes several manuscript reproductions from the collection of Robert Jackson to this exhibit catalog from the Whitney Museum in New York. The exhibit ran in late 1996, bound in wraps.

269. William Burroughs: De Syv Dodssynder by Lars Movin, Odense, Denmark: Kunsthallen Brandts Klaedefabrik 1995, catalog for an exhibit of Burroughs’ paintings held January 21-March 19, 1995, includes reproductions of several paintings, bound in wraps.

270. High Priest by Timothy Leary, Berkeley CA: Ronin Publishing 1995, Burroughs contributes a blurb about Leary to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

271. Drugs and the “Beats” by John Long, College Station, TXL Virtualbookworm.com Publishing, Burroughs contributes a quote about drug use, bound in wraps.

1996

272. Ports of Entry: William S. Burroughs & the Arts by Robt. Sobieszek, Los Angeles: LA Museum of Art 1996, Burroughs contributes the Afterward entitled “Invisible Ink” to this elaborate exhibition catalog of Burroughs’ paintings with criticisms and more. Extensive Burroughs history and graphics in a volume required by all Beat enthusiasts, bound in pictorial wraps. 

273. The Tiger Garden: A Book of Writer’s Dreams ed. by Nicholas Royle, London & New York: Serpent’s Tail 1996, Burroughs contributes a dream fragment, first printing, bound in wraps.

274. Please Kill Me: The Uncensored History of Punk by Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain, New York: Grove Press 1996, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

275. The Coral Sea by Patti Smith, New York: WW Norton 1996, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

276. The Starry Wisdom: A Tribute to HP Lovecraft ed. By DM Mitchell, London: Creation Books, Second Revised Edition 1996, Burroughs contributes “Wind Die. You Die. We Die.” Bound in wraps.

277. Horror Hospital Unplugged by Dennis Cooper and Keith Mayerson, New York: Juno Books 1996, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

278. Isidore by Jeremy Reed, London: Creation Books 1996, Burroughs contributes the cover artwork in the form a painting entitled “Green Witnesses” bound in wraps.

279. A Herbert Huncke Reader by Herbert Huncke, New York: Paragon House 1996, Foreword by Burroughs, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

280. Rebels and Devils: The Psychology of Liberation edited by Christopher Hyatt, Tempe Arizona: New Falcon Publications 1996, Burroughs contributes “Paradise Mislaid” first printing, bound in pictorial wraps.

281. Twists of the Tale: An Anthology of Cat Horror Stories ed. by Ellen Ditlow, New York: Dell Publishing 1996, Burroughs contributes “Ruski” first printing, bound in pictorial wraps.

281a. _____ Munich, Germany: Wilhelm Goldmann Verlag 2001, first German printing of this title as Das Grosse Lesebuch der Fantastischen Katzengeschichten, bound in wraps.

282. AMOK Journal ed. by Stuart Swezey, Los Angeles: AMOK Press 1996, Burroughs contributes “The Jimmy and Bill Show” a discussion of infrasound with Jimmy Page of the band Led Zeppelin, first printing, bound in wraps.

283. I am Secretly an Important Man by Steven Bernstein, Seattle WA: Zero Hour Publishing 1996, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, also includes a photo of Burroughs with the author, first printing, bound in wraps.

284. American Poets Say Goodbye to the 20th Century ed. by Andrei Codrescu and Laura Rosenthal, New York: Four Walls Eight Windows 1996, Burroughs contributes “Lack” first printing, bound in wraps.

285. Six Poems by John Giorno, Paris: Editions 23/ Hervé Binet 1996, Burroughs contributes “Des Voix Dans Votre Tete” a translation of The Voices in Your Head, (translation by Sylvie Durastanti) as an Introduction. Printed on Esprit paper of Zuber in Franche-Comté with 6 wood engraved printed by J-Marc Scanreigh. An edition of 69 numbered copies only, each signed by Scanreigh. 

286. The Beat Book edited by Anne Waldman, Boston: Shambhala 1996, contains seven Burroughs contributions, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

287. Stones by Kruger, Beverly Hills: Morpheus International 1996, Burroughs contributes excerpts from Junky and The Western Lands to this collection of caricatures of Keith Richards and members of the Rolling Stones, first printing, bound in wraps.

288. Keith Haring: Journals by Keith Haring, New York: Viking 1996, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound.

289. Everything I Know I Learned on Acid by Coco Pekelis, Petaluma CA: Acid Test Productions 1996, Burroughs contributes quotes, first printing, hardbound in illustrated boards without dust jacket as issued.

290. Speed/Kentucky Ham by William Burroughs, Jr. Woodstock NY: Overlook Press 1996, the two autobiographical works by William, Jr. collected in one volume. Burroughs contributes the Afterward entitled “The Trees Showed the Shape of the Wind” first printing, bound in wraps.

1997

291. The Ibogaine Story by Paul De Rienzo, et al, New York: Autonomedia 1997, Introduction by Burroughs, first printing, bound in wraps.

292. Blinds and Shutters: Photographs by Michael Cooper Surrey, England: Genesis Publications 1997, Forewords by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Introduction by Terry Southern, Consultancy by Bill Wyman, 368 pages and 600 photographs, most of which are previously unpublished, each copy is individually numbered and signed by Bill Wyman and at least 9 other contributors, each copy is hand-bound in leather and buckram comes in a hand-made silk screened Solander box, limited to 5,000 copies. Burroughs contributes quotes and is known to have signed a few copies.

293. Ray Gun: Out of Control New York: Simon & Schuster 1997, anthology from the pages of Ray Gun Magazine, Burroughs contributes several pieces, first edition, hardbound in dust jacket.

294. The Writer’s Life ed. by Carol Edgarian and Tom Jenks, New York: Vintage Books 1997, Burroughs contributes five quotes, first printing, bound in wraps.

295. Andy Warhol: A Retrospective Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago 1997, a 12 page brochure of images, interviews, and insight into Warhol’s personality, Burroughs contributes extensive quotes, first printing, bound in wraps.

296. Bodies of Work: Essays by Kathy Acker, New York: Serpent’s Tail 1997, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

297. Bowie: Loving the Alien by Christopher Sandford, London: Warner Books 1997, first printing thus, Burroughs contributes quotes about musician David Bowie who apparently was rather influenced by WSB, bound in wraps.

298. In Awe by Scott Heim, New York: HarperCollins 1997, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear dust jacket, first printing, hardbound.

299. A Life in Pieces: Reflections on Alexander Trocchi by Allan Campbell and Tim Niel, Edinburgh: Rebel, Inc. 1997, Burroughs contributes several pages of reminiscences about Trocchi, first printing, bound in wraps.

300. Naked Lens by Jack Sargeant, London: Creation Books 1997, Burroughs contributes quotes to this book about Beat cinema. Nearly one quarter of the book is about Burroughs on film and includes many photos, first printing, bound in wraps.

301. The Proud Highway by Hunter S. Thompson, London: Bloomsbury 1997, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the back of the dust jacket, first printing, hardbound.  

301a. _____ New York: Ballentine 1998, Burroughs contributes a quote to the second inner page, first wraps printing.

302. Burroughs / Condo Collaborations 1988 – 1996 New York: Pat Hearn Gallery 1997, Burroughs contributes artwork to this exhibit catalog which features an analysis by Art Professor Ed Adler, bound in wraps.

303. I Need More by Iggy Pop, Los Angeles: 2.13.61 1997(?), Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

304. Psychedelic Prayers and other Meditations by Timothy Leary, Berkeley CA: Ronin Publishing 1997, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

305. Rabenschwarze Traum: Phantastische Geschichten der Modernen Weltliterature ed. by Joachim Körber, Munich: Wilhelm Heyne Verlag 1997, Burroughs contributes “Die Geisterlemuren von Madagaskar” (The Ghost Lemurs of Madagascar) to this German anthology. First printing, bound in wraps.

306. Sampled: Writing From the Edge Edinburgh, Scotland: Rebel, Inc. 1997, Burroughs contributes reminiscences about Alexander Trocchi in this “Rebel, Inc. Sampler” first printing, bound in wraps. 

307. Eurydice in the Underworld by Kathy Acker, London: Arcadia Books 1997, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

308. The Rolling Stone Book of Life: Wisdom for Survival compiled by the editors of Rolling Stone Philadelphia: Running Press 1997, Burroughs contributes quotes from 1974 to this miniature book, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

1998

309. Two Times Intro: On the Road with Patti Smith by Michael Stipe, New York: Little, Brown and Company 1998, Burroughs contributes several quotes about his friend from the New York days Patti Smith in this book written by musical group R.E.M.’s singer, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

310. Mindscapes: An Anthology of Drug Writings ed. by Antonio Melechi, West Yorkshire England: Mono 1998, Burroughs contributes “From The Yage Letters” first printing, bound in wraps.

311. The Proud Highway by Hunter S. Thompson, New York: Ballantine 1998, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the first inside page, first printing, bound in pictorial wraps.

312. Reefer Madness: A History of Marijauna by Larry Sloman, New York: St. Martin’s Griffin 1998, Introduction by Burroughs, new edition of this work originally published in 1979, bound in wraps.

313. Too Darn Hot: Writing About Sex Since Kinsey ed. by Dudy Bloomfield, New York: Persea Books 1998, Burroughs contributes “A Conversation” with Allen Ginsberg, first printing, bound in wraps.

314. Tangier Diaries 1962-1979 by John Hopkins, Tiburon CA: Cadmus Editions 1998, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

315. Flesh & Blood: Book One ed. by Harvey Fenton, Guilford U.K.: FAB Press 1998, Burroughs contributes quotes to this book on adult movies and music, first printing, bound in wraps.

316. Evergreen Review Reader 1967-1973 ed. by Barney Rosset, New York: Four Walls Eight Windows 1998, Burroughs contributes two selections, first printing, bound in wraps.

317. Postmodern American Fiction: A Norton Anthology ed. by Paula Geyh et al, New York: W.W. Norton 1998, Burroughs contributes “From Nova Express” first printing, bound in wraps.

318. The Walls of Illusion: A Psychedelic Retrospective ed. by Peter Haining, London: Souvenir Press 1998, Burroughs contributes “I am Dying, Meester?” a reprint of The Hashish Club (1975) by the same author but with a new title, first printing, bound in wraps.

319. Writing New York: A Literary Anthology ed. by Phillip Lopate, New York: Washington Square Press 1998, Burroughs contributes “From Junky” first printing, bound in wraps.

320. The Nirvana Companion edited by John Rocco, New York: Music Sales 1998, Burroughs contributes excerpts from The Last Words of Dutch Schultz and The Ticket That Exploded plus various quotes, first printing, bound in wraps.

321. William S. Burroughs: Le Genie Empoisonne by Christian Vila, Monaco: Editions du Rocher 1998, Burroughs contributes quotes and excerpts to this French-language analysis of his writings, never published in English, first printing, bound in wraps.

322. My Dear Boy: Gay Love Letters Through the Centuries ed. by Rictor Norton, San Francisco: Leyland Publications 1998, Burroughs contributes “The Promised Land” which consists of four letters to various friends, first printing, bound in wraps.

323. High on Rebellion by Yvonne Sewall-Ruskin, New York: Thunder’s Mouth Press 1998, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

324. The Collected Checkered Demon Volume I by S. Clay Wilson, San Francisco: Last Gasp Comics 1998, Burroughs contributes a short Introduction, bound in wraps.  

324a. _____ a signed/numbered edition of 250 copies hardbound without dust jacket.

325. The Columbia Anthology of Gay Literature ed. by Byrne R.S. Fone, New York: Columbia University Press 1998, Burroughs contributes “Hassan’s Rumpus Room,” hardbound in dust jacket.

326. Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats by Barry Miles, New York: Henry Holt 1998, Burroughs contributes excerpts from several letters as well as a jacket blurb, first printing, bound in wraps.

1999

327. Timothy Leary: Outside Looking In ed. by Robert Forte, Rochester: Park Street Press 1999, Burroughs contributes “Briefly” his recollections about Leary, first printing, bound in wraps.

328. The Conqueror’s Child by Suzy McKee Charnas, New York: TOR Tom Doherty Associates 1999, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the dust jacket, hardbound.

329. Artificial Paradises edited by Mike Jay, New York: Penguin 1999, Burroughs contributes “The Naked Lunch” first printing, bound in wraps.

330. The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry ed. by Alan Kaufman, New York: Thunder’s Mouth Press 1999, Burroughs contributes three pieces, first printing, bound in wraps.

331. The Rolling Stone Book of the Beats edited by Holly George-Warren, New York: Hyperion Books 1999, reprints much beat related material which appeared over the past 30 years in Rolling Stone magazine, Burroughs contributes several pieces, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

332. The Slave and the Free by Suzy McKee Charnas, New York: ORB Tom Doherty Associates 1999, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

333. William S. Burroughs: Paintings Basel: Galerie Carzaniga & Ueker 1999, catalog of Burroughs’ paintings at this German art gallery. Prints text on Burroughs art in German by Udo Breger. Many color reproductions of Burroughs’ artworks, bound in wraps.

334. Prime Chaos by Phil Hine, Tempe AZ: New Falcon Publications 1999 [2nd Revised Edition], Burroughs contributes the cover art from his painting called “Creation of the Homunculus IV” first printing, bound in wraps.

335. Patti Smith Complete: Lyrics, Notes and Reflections by Patti Smith, New York: Anchor Books 1999, Burroughs contributes a blurb about Smith to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

336. Drawn From Artists’ Collections org. by Ann Philbin and Jack Shear, New York: The Drawing Center 1999, Burroughs contributes the painting “Creator of the Eye-(aye)” to this exhibition catalog for a show that was presented at both the Drawing Center in NY and at UCLA a featuring artwork by a diverse group. Analysis by Robert Storr, hardbound without dust jacket as issued.

337. Fetish Blonde by John Gilmore, New York: Creation Books 1999, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, hardbound in illustrated boards without dust jacket as issued.

338. Cult Fiction by the editors of Flamingo Publications, London: Flamingo 1999, Burroughs contributes “Naked Lunch” to this sampler distributed free by the publisher, bound in wraps.

339. The Book of Gay & Lesbian Quotations compiled and edited by Patricia Juliana Smith, Burroughs contributes twelve quotations on a variety of subjects, bound in wraps.

2000

340. Poems for the Nation ed. by Allen Ginsberg, New York: Seven Stories Press 2000, Burroughs contributes “Remember Control,” first printing, must have been completed before Ginsberg died and issued posthumously, bound in wraps.

341. Rock and Roll is Here to Stay: An Anthology ed. by William McKeen, Burroughs contributes “Fed by Things We Hate” with Devo band members, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

342. Writing on Drugs by Sadie Plant, New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux 2000, Burroughs contributes eight excerpts from various works, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

343. POP! Poetry Olympics Project Anthology ed. by Michael Horowitz and Inge Elsa Laird, London: Poetry Olympics Project/New Departures 2000, Burroughs contributes “The Evening News” also reproduces a letter from Burroughs to one of the editors. Recorded as New Departures 25-26, bound in wraps.

2001

344. The Grove Press Reader: 1951-2001 edited by S. E. Gontarski, New York: Grove Press 2001, Burroughs contributes “from Naked Lunch” first printing, bound in wraps.

345. William S. Burroughs’ Unforgettable Characters by Michael Spann, Brisbane: Xochi Publications 2001, Burroughs contributes “My Most Unforgettable Character” a previously unpublished piece. This is an English language translation of William Burroughs in Mexico. Publication limited to 123 copies, bound in wraps.

346. Beat Down to Your Soul: What Was the Beat Generation? ed. by Ann Charters, New York: Penguin Putnam 2001, Burroughs contributes “Kerouac” first printing, bound in wraps.

347. Raga Six by Frank Lauria, Berkeley CA: Frog Ltd. 2001, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the front cover, first printing thus, bound in wraps.

348. Back in No Time: The Brion Gysin Reader ed. by Jason Weiss, Middletown CT: Wesleyan University Press 2001, Burroughs contributes “Junk is No Good Baby” a very brief excerpt from The Exterminator which he co-authored with Gysin, first printing, bound in wraps.

349. Now Dig This: The Unspeakable Writings of Terry Southern, 1950-1995 ed. by Nile Southern, New York: Grove/Atlantic 2001, Burroughs contributes “Strange Sex We Have Known” co-authored with Southern, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

350. Coyote Satan Amerika by Steven Johnson Leyba, San Francisco: Last Gasp 2001, Burroughs contributes a Forward entitled “My Stinking Ass” to this volume which is sub-titled “The Unspeakable Art & Performances of Reverend Steven Johnson Leyba” first printing, bound in wraps.

351. Wildest Dreams: An Anthology of Drug-Related Literature ed. by Richard Rudgley, London: Abacus 2001, Burroughs contributes “Hauser and O’Brien” first printing, bound in wraps.

352. Poems from the Akashic Record by Ira Cohen, New York: Panther Books 2001, Burroughs contributes a blurb about Cohen to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

353. This is the Beat Generation ed. By James Campbell, Berkeley: University of California Press 2001, Burroughs contributes excerpts in the chapter “Terminal Cutup” first printing, bound in wraps.

354. The Beats: A Literary Reference ed. by Matt Theado, New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers 2001, prints facsimiles of Burroughs typescripts and letters, bound in wraps.

355. Seeing Shelley Plain by Robert A. Wilson, Oak Knoll Books 2001, Burroughs contributes an unpublished cut-up to this history of the famous Phoenix Book Shop. Burroughs originally wrote the selection in the guest book for the shop’s owner, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

356. Burroughs Live: The Collected Interviews of William S. Burroughs 1960-1997 ed. by Sylvere Lotringer, Los Angeles: Semiotext(e) 2001, a large 850 page collection of Burroughs interviews, a B item since Burroughs contributes “When Patti Rocked” plus other excerpts, bound in wraps. 

357. Howard Marks’ Book of Dope Stories edited by Howard Marks, London: Vintage 2001, Burroughs contributes “Junky 1” and “Junky 2” first printing, bound in wraps.

2002

358. Take My Advice: Letters to the Next Generation from People Who Know a Thing or Two ed. by James L. Harmon, New York: Simon & Schuster 2002, Burroughs contributes “Words of Advice for Young People” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

359. White Lines: Writers on Cocaine ed. by Stephen Hyde and Geno Zanetti, New York: Thunder’s Mouth Press 2002, Burroughs contributes “Coke Bugs” first printing, bound in wraps.

360. Modern Buddhism: Readings for the Unenlightened ed. By Donald Lopez, London: Penguin Books 2002, Burroughs contributes an excerpt from The Retreat Diaries, first printing, bound in wraps.

361. The Road of Excess: A History of Writers on Drugs by Marcus Boon, Cambridge: Harvard University Press 2002, Burroughs contributes numerous quotes and his works are well-documented in this scholarly study, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

362. Heretical Visions: Words and Images Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Brion Gysin ed. by Simon Anderson and John McWhinnie, Los Angeles: Ruth Horowitz/Ferrini & Biondi 2002, Burroughs contributes cut-ups and artwork to this exhibit catalog from two book dealers in 2002, spiral bound in an edition of 1,500 copies.

363. High Anxieties: Cultural Studies in Addiction ed. by Janet Brodie and Marc Redfield, Berkeley CA: University of California Press 2002, contains excerpts from Junkie and Naked Lunch, first printing, bound in wraps.

364. Beat Poets selected and ed. by Carmela Ciuraru, New York: Alfred A. Knopf 2002, Burroughs contributes “From Junky” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

2003

365. William Burroughs and the Secret of Fascination by Oliver Harris, Carbondale IL: Southern Illinois University Press 2003, Burroughs contributes a significant number of quotes and snippets from various works to this excellent scholarly study of his writings. First printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

366. Book of Lies: The Disinformation Guide to Magick and the Occult ed. by Richard Metzger, New York: The Disinformation Company 2003, Burroughs contributes excerpts from various works, also contains an analysis of Burroughs & Gysin’s collaborations, first printing, bound in wraps.

367. In the Hub of the Fiery Force: Collected Poems 1934-2003 by Harold Norse, New York: Thunder’s Mouth Press 2003, Burroughs contributes a blurb to the rear cover, first printing, bound in wraps.

368. The Portable Sixties Reader ed. by Ann Charters, New York: Penguin 2003, Burroughs contributes “The Coming of the Purple Better One” first printing, bound in wraps.

369. Brion Gysin: Tuning In To the Multimedia Age ed. by Jose Ferez Kuri, London: Thames & Hudson 2003, Burroughs contributes “Ports of Entry” to this comprehensive look at Gysin’s life and work, first printing, bound in wraps.

370. Chapel of the Extreme Experience: A Short History of Stroboscopic Light and the Dream Machine by John Geiger, Toronto: Gutter Press 2002, Burroughs contributes excerpts from Ticket That Exploded and other works, as well as a blurb to the rear cover, bound in wraps.

370a. _____ New York: Soft Skull Press 2003, cover photo of Burroughs, bound in wraps.

371. Naked Lunch Los Angeles: The Criterion Collection, Burroughs contributes “On David Cronenberg and Naked Lunch” to this pamphlet accompanying the updated DVD release of the Naked Lunch motion picture. Includes several other articles about Burroughs. Bound in wraps and housed inside custom DVD case.

372. Shamanic Warriors Now Poets ed. by J.N. Reilly & Ira Cohen, Glasgow, Scotland: R&R Publishing 2003, Burroughs contributes “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: a lecture” first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

2004

373. National Lampoon’s Big Book of Love ed. by Scott Rubin et al, New York: Rugged Land 2004, Burroughs contributes “Strange Sex We Have Known” with Terry Southern, first printing, hardbound without dust jacket as issued.

374. 1968: The Year That Rocked the World by Mark Kurlansky, New York: Ballantine Books 2004, Burroughs contributes three quotes from the article in Esquire magazine on the Democratic Convention, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

375. Tristessa by Jack Kerouac, Koprivnica: Sareni Ducan 2004, Burroughs contributes the Introduction as “Remembering Jack Kerouac” first Croatian printing, bound in wraps.

376. Jim Morrison: Life, Death, Legend by Stephen Davis, New York: Gotham Books 2004, Burroughs contributes a quote, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

377. Paul Bowles: A Life by Virginia Spencer Carr, New York: Scribners 2004, Burroughs contributes quotes from a letter to Ginsberg to this biography, first printing, hardbound in dust jacket.

378. Labor Days ed. by David Gates, New York: Random House 2004, Burroughs contributes “From Junky” first printing, bound in wraps.

379. Outlaw Bible of American Literature ed. by Alan Kaufman, Neil Ortenberg, and Barney Rosset, New York: Thunder’s Mouth Press 2004, Burroughs contributes “Junky” and “Naked Lunch” first printing, bound in wraps.

380. The High Times Reader ed. By Annie Nocenti and Ruth Baldwin, New York: Nation Books 2004, Burroughs contributes “Kerouac” to this anthology, bound in wraps.

381. Norma Jeane – Body Proxy ed. By Giovanni Carmine & Norma Jeane, Zurich: Helmhaus Zurich 2004, Burroughs contributes “Just to Pass the Time Away” an excerpt from Port of Saints, hardbound without dust jacket as issued.

2005

382. Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted: The Life of Brion Gysin by John Geiger, New York: The Disinformation Society 2005, Burroughs contributes quotes about Gysin as well as a blurb to the rear cover, 3,000 copies printed, hardbound in dust jacket.

383. William S. Burroughs Literary Archive by Ken Lopez and staff, catalog for the Burroughs ‘Vaduz’ archive which was sold by Lopez on behalf of Robert Jackson to the New York Public Library in late 2005. Contains many reproductions of Burroughs works and letters, fully illustrated, bound in wraps.

384. Dead Aim: The Unseen Art of William S. Burroughs London: Riflemaker 2005, Burroughs contributes art and Grauerholtz adds “American Target Shooting” to this exhibition catalog from Britain, one of 1,000 copies, bound in wraps.

2006

385. Gay Day: The Golden Age of the Christopher Street Parade by Hank O’Neal, New York: Abrams Image 2006, Burroughs contributes the Preface which was written in 1984, hardbound in dust jacket.

386. Cursed from Birth: The Short Unhappy Life of William S. Burroughs, Jr. compiled, edited and introduced by David Ohle, New York: Soft Skull Press 2006, Burroughs contributes recollections and many letters to this biography about his son, first printing, bound in wraps.

386a. _____ New York: Grove Press 2001, Uncorrected Galley Proof, a few of which were circulated by Grove Press but the book was never published by Grove because of legal concerns. Few deviations from the as-published work listed above.

387. The Lost Years of William S. Burroughs: Beats in South Texas by Rob Johnson, College Station, TX: Texas A & M University Press 2006, Burroughs contributes excerpts and recollections to this scholarly examination of his four years in Texas working on a farm, first printing, bound in wraps.

See also Not in Maynard & Miles: B Items.