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really sad, one of my favorite writers. the backwards scene in slaughterhouse five is gut-wrenching.

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Liked the guy a lot, but aside from Cat's Cradle, all I read of his were essays and the odd short story, and some interviews. Still had to love him, though. Shame he's gone.

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You should read more of his books they all tie together real nicely. At a bare minimum read "Sirens of Titan" and "Slaughterhouse Five".

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Cats Cradle as well... but really read them all. Well worth it...

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One of the titans of twentieth-century literature, and one of the 10 greatest authors the United States has ever produced. I have every single one of his books, and what better time than now to reread them all? A sad day for all who ever came across the work if this cynical, humorous, sometimes caustic, but yet always gentle and profound man. RIP Kurt. I love your books, and I'll miss you.

--Scott

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i saw him speak in 2005.

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i was at the used book store today and saw 5 of his novels used for sale, and i was thinking who would sale mother night and sirens of titan....

slaughterhouse is one of my fav books, i dont care it its the standard anwswer...

heres some pics of his art

http://www.indiana.edu/~thtr/2004/wa...s/Vonnegut.jpg
my friend met him once at a used book sale in abilene texas of all places, this pic above is how he signs his books

http://photos3.flickr.com/2623974_59336099dd.jpg

http://www.inthesetimes.com/images/28/25/kilgore.jpg

reasonably sure the above is named kilgore

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safe travels old friend

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ditto. bluebeard is my favorite

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Vonnegut was the nuts, and absolutely wrecked his Daily Show appearance. Peace out.

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On the subject of Vonnegut art, my Stars avatar is the drawing of his bunghole from Breakfast of Champions. He was a crotchety old dude, but he was entertaining as hell, and I'm bummed out that he's dead.

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