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Who is Lilik Schatz from Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch and what is their importance? Big_Sur_and_the_Oranges_of_Hieronymus_Bosch English & Literature Lilik Schatz | Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch

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The brother of Henry Miller's fourth wife Eve, Schatz lives several years in Krenkel Corners, CA. While living in Berkeley, CA, he convinces Miller to collaborate on a silkscreen book, Into the Night, which never sells. In 1947, Schatz does Miller a favor by picking up Conrad Moricand at the San Francisco airport, feeding and lodging him, and eventually driving him to Big Sur to take up residence with the Millers. Schatz tries to befriend Moricand and reveals to Miller that Moricand makes rather good erotic drawings. When Moricand moves out, Schatz again provides transportation and serves as an intermediary.