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A review by otterno11
Fante Bukowski by Noah Van Sciver
4.0
A short and entertaining account of Kelly Perkins, aka Fante Bukowski, a down and out writer hoping to churn out the next major American novel on his typewriter in his seedy hotel room. Of course, he was never “up” or “in” to begin with as he spends most of his time drinking, trying to schmooze other writers, and begging his mom for rent money. That, and the fact that he doesn’t have an original idea in his head, of course (hence the nom de plume).
Van Sciver’s art and dialogue really bring the insufferably pathetic Bukowski and his self-delusional dreams to life and I could totally see this filmed as a dark alternative comedy, perhaps starring Zach Galifianakis. The literary quotes beginning each chapter were a great touch, too, and I especially laughed at the scene in which Bukowski goes to a Dave Eggers reading. Looking forward to the next chapters in the Bukowski saga.
Van Sciver’s art and dialogue really bring the insufferably pathetic Bukowski and his self-delusional dreams to life and I could totally see this filmed as a dark alternative comedy, perhaps starring Zach Galifianakis. The literary quotes beginning each chapter were a great touch, too, and I especially laughed at the scene in which Bukowski goes to a Dave Eggers reading. Looking forward to the next chapters in the Bukowski saga.