''The Cat Inside'' is an autobiographical
novella written by
William S. Burroughs
William Seward Burroughs II (; February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997) was an American writer and visual artist, widely considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author who influenced popular cultur ...
and illustrated by
Brion Gysin. The book was first published by
Grenfell Press in 1986 in an edition of only 133 copies; it was later reissued by
Viking Press
Viking Press (formally Viking Penguin, also listed as Viking Books) is an American publishing company owned by Penguin Random House. It was founded in New York City on March 1, 1925, by Harold K. Guinzburg and George S. Oppenheim and then acquir ...
in 1992 in a mass market hardcover edition.
In the book Burroughs, a noted lover of cats, reminisces about the many cats in his life. Gysin, a frequent collaborator with Burroughs dating back to the early 1960s, died in 1986, making this possibly the last work he did with Burroughs. Gysin is also referenced by name in the text.
Burroughs reads excerpts from the novella, "Kill the Badger!" and "Warning to Young Couples", on the albums ''
Dead City Radio'' (1990) and ''
Spare Ass Annie and Other Tales'' (1993).
1986 American novels
American autobiographical novels
American novellas
Novels about cats
Novels by William S. Burroughs
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