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Downstream from trout fishing in america: a memoir of Richard Brautigan

by Keith Abbott

in Downstream from Trout fishing in America: a memoir of Richard Brautigan by Keith Abbott paints a portrait of Richard Brautigan as a lovable and whimsical friend. Abbott explains the writer's dedication to the art of fiction and his quest to break beyond the pop culture, hippie label that haunted him until his suicide in 1984. Brautigan's tight prose inspired authors such as Haruki Murakami, and his experimentation with the line won him accolades from authors like Ishmael Reed, Raymond Carver, and Michael McClure. His work is highly influential and Abbott draws a clear connection between Brautigan's life and his writing. This book is essential for anyone who is interested in the of Richard Brautigan.

Praise

Truly the best thing I’ve ever seen written on the man. [Abbott writes] of him with love and affection, that’s obvious, but also with deep and clear understanding. It’s really quite good . . and a cautionary tale as well. — Raymond Carver

[Downstream from Trout fishing in America: a memoir of Richard Brautigan] captures these years and the spirit of Richard Brautigan beautifully. — Maxine Hong Kingston

Author Bio

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Keith Abbott
Keith Abbott

Keith Kumasen Abbott taught writing and art at Naropa University. His Publications include the novels Gush, Rhino Ritz, and Modeai of Monterey; the short story collections, Harum Scarum, The First Thing Coming, and The French Girl. His work has been translated into five languages and recently his novel Racer was short-listed for the Berlinale Film Conference 2007. His poems appeared in the anthologies Saints of Hysteria (Soft Skull 2006) and Rimbaud Apres Rimbaud (Except Collection Textual 2004). His art/calligraphy appear in shows in San Francisco, Denver, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong, and San Antonio.