Bukowski tours Hollywood & Western

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Kevin Roderick • July 23 2009 9:50 AM

Charles Bukowski narrates a tour of the Hollywood and Western area, highlighting his favorite bars, hangouts, hookers and dope-dealers. From "The Charles Bukowski Tapes" (1985), by Barbet Schroeder, via The Rumpus.

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