Downstream from Trout Fishing in America

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.

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

This book is no longer in print with Astrophil Press
Astrophil Press edition was in print from 2010-2024