Paris, Olympia Press, (1959, 1961, 1962). Three volumes: the books that defined Burroughs' accomplishment as one of the key writers of the Beat generation; Naked Lunch is considered one of the three key texts of that movement, along with Allen Ginsberg's Howl and Jack Kerouac's On The Road. The other two volumes in the Olympia trilogy are examples of the cut-up technique used by Burroughs during this era, which challenged the assumptions behind traditional literature and writing. They are, in effect, excerpts from his ongoing one great work at that time, which he called his Word Horde. The Soft Machine is inscribed by the author. Fine in wrappers and dust jackets. A beautiful set, housed in a cloth chemise and full morocco slipcase by R. Patron. From the collection of Bruce Kahn. [#911011] SOLD