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Hubert Selby Jr., author was 75
Nick Tosches announces his death with a tribute at Selby's official website.
Hubert Selby died often. But he always came back, smiling that beautiful smile of his, and those blue eyes of his so full of life. This time he will not be back...
Selby was the author of Last Exit to Brooklyn, Requiem for a Dream, The Demon and The Room as well as other books. He taught at USC for more than 20 years.
His style was unique. As a writing instructor he was insightful and encouraging. I am sad and will miss him.
Posted by: Rick at April 28, 2004 06:17 PMSelby was a man of enormous talent -- his prose was Whitmanesque poetry. It's amazing more of his material hasn't been made into films.
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I had a workshop in college with Selby. He was a very sweet and spiritual man with a childlike energy--surprising considering what he wrote about.
Posted by: Tiffany at April 28, 2004 02:56 PM