William Burroughs’s Stuff

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Some of it, anyway. This bullet grasshopper was owned by William Burroughs and photographed by Peter Ross as part of a series presenting some of the writer’s possessions. No clues as to who constructed this but I like the way it combines two of Burroughs’ persistent interests, insects and weapons. Via Coudal.

Previously on { feuilleton }
Jewelled butterflies and cephalopods
William S Burroughs: A Man Within
Geoffrey Haberman’s brass insects
Elizabeth Goluch’s precious metal insects
Kelly McCallum’s insect art
The art of Jo Whaley
The art of Philippe Wolfers, 1858–1929
Lalique’s dragonflies
Lucien Gaillard