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L.A.

This location is the home of the newspaper for which Bukowski wrote his column.

Open City

This is the name of the newspaper for which Bukowski wrote his column.

Boarding Room

This location is usually space within someone's home that is let out for rent by the week.

Camus

This person is another writer and one of the author's major influences, referenced frequently throughout the book.

Venice Canals

This location is where the author meets with Jack Kerouac.

The Transients

This seems to be the group with which Bukowski most closely relates, usually homeless and jobless.

Revolution

This is a common theme in Bukowski's work, and he warns against it unless there is a solid plan in place ahead of time.

The Poets

This group is the one of which Bukowski is a member. Kerouac is also included in this group.

Santa Anna, California

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