Hubert Selby Jr. was one of the most brilliant and underrated writers of the 20th century...A true artistic genius for those readers with enough guts and intelligence to explore the dark side of human existence. "Requiem For A Dream" and "Last Exit To Brooklyn" should be taught in every college literature course in the US.
I would be so proud if I wrote the book that the movie was based off of. One of the best movies of all time and you get to say it wouldn't exist if it wasn't for you and you would be right!
I agree "Requiem..." IS a great film. What is even more impressive is the fact that the book is even better!!! Just the fact that Selby and Aronofsky were able to craft a screenplay which did the book justice is astonishing.
Loved this writer for years, and now I've heard that in person he was very kind and genuine. Just a great author who is vastly underrated. In a writing course at my college the professor asked every student what author they find the most inspiring, I said that Hubert Selby Jr. was my favorite and the professor had no idea who he is, which was really surprising to me because his writing style is groundbreaking.
Most powerful writing advice I've ever heard. Makes me realise we can do anything with this stuff, Hubert Selby Jr only shows off a handful of the colors in the box and said to the rest of us- "Here you go, have fun,"
The most underrated writer of all time , had an extraordinary talent which is to create the most disturbing and scary stories out of everyday social life which is the real horror.
What an inspiring, and thoughtful interview, he put a spotlight on parts of society, that get cast aside, and he did it with a dignity and respect for the characters, and his overall outlook on life is a force to be reckoned with
As an aspiring author I really appreciate the fact that a pro like Hubert is giving so many jewels concerning his process of writing Thanks for uploading 🙏🏾
They said that the book came out in 1978, so it's more like 44 years later. I read a little bit of it back in 2006, ironically at the bookstore right after I shot up for the first time ever. I've been clean for over four years now.
I remember reading it. The way Selby doesn't put any dialog in quotations is both brilliant and menacing because you feel your right there in the middle of the exchange between all the characters. I hope you read it and liked it.
Genius of a man the lack of face to face communication is dwilding faster by the day and he knew it right around the start of the internet. These chats are a great example. Empathy turns to entropy.
the legend who changed my life forever RIP and thank you sir
Hubert Selby Jr. was one of the most brilliant and underrated writers of the 20th century...A true artistic genius for those readers with enough guts and intelligence to explore the dark side of human existence. "Requiem For A Dream" and "Last Exit To Brooklyn" should be taught in every college literature course in the US.
Do you know the 2nd film he's talking about, that was made those two years?
I would be so proud if I wrote the book that the movie was based off of. One of the best movies of all time and you get to say it wouldn't exist if it wasn't for you and you would be right!
I agree "Requiem..." IS a great film. What is even more impressive is the fact that the book is even better!!! Just the fact that Selby and Aronofsky were able to craft a screenplay which did the book justice is astonishing.
Loved this writer for years, and now I've heard that in person he was very kind and genuine. Just a great author who is vastly underrated. In a writing course at my college the professor asked every student what author they find the most inspiring, I said that Hubert Selby Jr. was my favorite and the professor had no idea who he is, which was really surprising to me because his writing style is groundbreaking.
Yeah mans a genius
Most powerful writing advice I've ever heard. Makes me realise we can do anything with this stuff, Hubert Selby Jr only shows off a handful of the colors in the box and said to the rest of us- "Here you go, have fun,"
The most underrated writer of all time , had an extraordinary talent which is to create the most disturbing and scary stories out of everyday social life which is the real horror.
What an inspiring, and thoughtful interview, he put a spotlight on parts of society, that get cast aside, and he did it with a dignity and respect for the characters, and his overall outlook on life is a force to be reckoned with
As an aspiring author I really appreciate the fact that a pro like Hubert is giving so many jewels concerning his process of writing
Thanks for uploading 🙏🏾
22 years later I’m going to read this novel
They said that the book came out in 1978, so it's more like 44 years later. I read a little bit of it back in 2006, ironically at the bookstore right after I shot up for the first time ever. I've been clean for over four years now.
I remember reading it. The way Selby doesn't put any dialog in quotations is both brilliant and menacing because you feel your right there in the middle of the exchange between all the characters.
I hope you read it and liked it.
I'm currently reading this book.
Henry Rollins did a podcast about him
How was the book?
Genius of a man the lack of face to face communication is dwilding faster by the day and he knew it right around the start of the internet. These chats are a great example. Empathy turns to entropy.
Wow this guy's outlook. I am so intruiged. So excited to learn more about him and read his books
Have to say both book and movie are fantastic, very powerful work!
An equally profound and devastating story
Brilliant.
Brilliant marvellous absolutely wonderful
Cubby the monk. Gotta love him.
17:16 there is hope!
I love this guy!
he said he wanted to put his readers through an emotional experience.... REALLY ?!?!?! :D
Love him! Great writer!
simply a genius
Thank you.
Legend
Amazing writer
can you hear me, can you see me..
Ok for work ✔️
Yes SIR!
Wow He cited Richard Price. Whosé first Book is easily parallel To 'Last exit'.. didn't Think Selby knew about Price's existance
awesome video
Genious.
thanks for uploading btw :)
14:00 is this a Nietsche reference?
2:33 "Shelby"
what a fool
11:20 whos his other favorite hero besides gandi
Paul Robeson
that video quality
who does he say his favorite writer is at 8:20? beethoven?
He said that one of his biggest influences was Beethoven's music, yes.
who is the medical doctor hubert selby is talking about? sweitzer?
@Strela1. Amazingly enough you misspelled "genius". Lol!
You might like my Substack, if you like HSJ. ‘Dangerfield’s Exaggerations’.
Mash potatoes