And off Quote by Oliver Harris
“Of course, for me Naked Lunch was the big one, but I still believe I was right to pass on that. James Grauerholz and Barry Miles did an important job with their 2003 "Restored" edition because they knew what they wanted to do, and what they could do. At the time, I simply didn't know. I hadn't even edited Junky back then. So I did the right thing to pass. Instead, what I most want to do now is complete "The Making of Naked Lunch," on which I have been working, on and off, these past 25 years.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Making of Naked Lunch (unfinished manuscript), 2023
The author reflects on passing on editing a controversial work, later recognizing the value of completing a comprehensive history of it.
In simple terms: He missed an earlier chance, now wants to finish a detailed account.
Key Takeaway
Finish the project to preserve literary history.
Themes
literature
editing
history
authorial intent
Mood
reflective
determined
thoughtful
Type
analytical
historical
personal.
When to use this quote
- publishing decisions
- literary research
- archival work
- authorial retrospection
Key Concepts
postmodernism
censorship
biography
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles have delayed the project?
- How does revisiting past decisions shape current work?
A Different Perspective
The author may lack access to primary sources, limiting completeness.
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