About “Junky”
A semi-autobiographical novel by William S. Burroughs recounts the author's life as a drug addict. The story moves from the backstreets of New York to a rehabilitation hospital in Kentucky, the bars of New Orleans, and Mexico. It describes the challenges of obtaining drugs, financial struggles, and homosexual experiences. The book was notable for pushing the limits of what was considered publishable at the time.
Book details
- Published
- 1953
- Latest edition
- 2012 · ISBN 9780141904016
- ISBN
- 9780802120427
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junky | 2012 | 9780141904016 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Junky | 2012 | 9780241956786 | Buy on Amazon |
| Junky | 2009 | 9780141189826 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Junky | 2009 | 9780141045405 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Junky | 2003 | 9780142003169 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Junky | 2003 | 0142003166 | Buy on Amazon |
| Junky | 2003 | 0142003166 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Junky (Classic, 20th-Century, Audio) | 1997 | 9780140864458 | Buy on Amazon |
| Junky | 1994 | 9781568495378 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Junky | 1979 | 0140043519 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Junky?
Junky by William S. Burroughs has 197 pages.
