The Ticket That Exploded

William Burroughs

Language: English

Published by The Olympia Press, Paris, 1963

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The Ticket That Exploded and The Soft Machine were originally parts of the first draft of Naked Lunch. This is a scarce copy of the first paperback edition, published by The Olympia Press as part of The Traveller's Companion Series. This copy is in good condition but for two creases on the first two pages and a small crease on the back cover. Slightly rubbed edges of the spine. Sewn binding. This edition includes an illustration on page 183 by Brion Gysin.

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Title
The Ticket That Exploded
Author
William Burroughs
Publisher
The Olympia Press, Paris
Publication year
1963
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Language
English
Illustrator
Brion Gysin
Dimensions
11 centimeters width by 17.4 centimeters height by 1.3 centimeters depth

Cameron Books

Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom

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