Review of William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010) by Stephen R — 08 Jul 2011

This is a totally fun romp through the life of one of the great outlaws of our time. check it out!

This review of William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010) was written by Stephen R on 08 Jul 2011.

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within has generally received positive reviews.

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