I have to say, the whole profit thing means nothing. If you're going to bash esotouric for making money off of Buk, I guess you would have to bash a really long list of people.
I went on the tour. I had a great time. I got to discuss Bukowski with John Dullagan and and other fans of Bukowski and through these discussions with key people, it only strengthens my dedication to the man and the wonderful gift he left for us all. Besides, it was fun and I consider myself an above average fan and for me it's exciting to see the places because it's not only about the building but it's about space, east hollywood to downtown to san pedro. Those areas represent different phases in his work and life and I think it's very interesting to see those places. Maybe I'm just a boring guy but when they pointed out the firehouse where "firehouse" comes from, it was fun to imagine Jane walking in acting innocent while she fucked everyone in the fire station and Buk took the money while playing cards. Think of those times...it's amazing and all esotouric is doing is bringing you one step closer to being able to imagine those truly foundational points in Bukowski's life.
The whole profit thing doesn't hold much ground. The bus was packed with mostly people who are either fan or maybe just heard the name or read a book or two and everyone came out equally as pleased.
This tour was better then the last and I'm sure the next one will be even better. Charter Buses aren't cheap and I don't think Esotouric is becoming millionaires. They actually very nice people who have a genuine interested in Los Angeles and Los Angeles History. I'm looking forward to the crime tour next time around.
and John Dullaghan is a superb human being. Just a nice guy and very knowledgeable...obviously. For most celebrity hounds, seeing some big name actor gets people excited, but for me, for some of us on this board, seeing John Dullaghan is like meeting Martin Scorsese or something and then to find out he's NOT a Hollywood prick is even better.
I'm not one of those types that Buk should only be read by those that deserve to read Bukowski. I think it should be read by everyone...I think it should be mandatory :-) So I think it's a rather positive move for Esotouric to spread to word to those who may not be familiar with Buk's work. I think the world would be a better place if more people read Buk. I'm not kidding. The truth is that Bukowski will sort them out. No one else needs to. His writing continues to infiltrate the minds of the willing.
No I did not get paid to say this...but I'm not against it either. :-)
Thanks
-jeremy
I went on the tour. I had a great time. I got to discuss Bukowski with John Dullagan and and other fans of Bukowski and through these discussions with key people, it only strengthens my dedication to the man and the wonderful gift he left for us all. Besides, it was fun and I consider myself an above average fan and for me it's exciting to see the places because it's not only about the building but it's about space, east hollywood to downtown to san pedro. Those areas represent different phases in his work and life and I think it's very interesting to see those places. Maybe I'm just a boring guy but when they pointed out the firehouse where "firehouse" comes from, it was fun to imagine Jane walking in acting innocent while she fucked everyone in the fire station and Buk took the money while playing cards. Think of those times...it's amazing and all esotouric is doing is bringing you one step closer to being able to imagine those truly foundational points in Bukowski's life.
The whole profit thing doesn't hold much ground. The bus was packed with mostly people who are either fan or maybe just heard the name or read a book or two and everyone came out equally as pleased.
This tour was better then the last and I'm sure the next one will be even better. Charter Buses aren't cheap and I don't think Esotouric is becoming millionaires. They actually very nice people who have a genuine interested in Los Angeles and Los Angeles History. I'm looking forward to the crime tour next time around.
and John Dullaghan is a superb human being. Just a nice guy and very knowledgeable...obviously. For most celebrity hounds, seeing some big name actor gets people excited, but for me, for some of us on this board, seeing John Dullaghan is like meeting Martin Scorsese or something and then to find out he's NOT a Hollywood prick is even better.
I'm not one of those types that Buk should only be read by those that deserve to read Bukowski. I think it should be read by everyone...I think it should be mandatory :-) So I think it's a rather positive move for Esotouric to spread to word to those who may not be familiar with Buk's work. I think the world would be a better place if more people read Buk. I'm not kidding. The truth is that Bukowski will sort them out. No one else needs to. His writing continues to infiltrate the minds of the willing.
No I did not get paid to say this...but I'm not against it either. :-)
Thanks
-jeremy