William Taylor Jr.
@williamtaylorjr.bsky.social
Writer, poet, visual artist. Cataloger of rare books. General layabout.
New poem up at the always quality San Pedro River Review. Many thanks to the kind editors for having me.
August 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
New poem up at the always quality San Pedro River Review. Many thanks to the kind editors for having me.
I'm reading David Lynch's Room to Dream and revisiting most of his films as they're covered in the book. This gave me an excuse to pick up a copy of the Criterion Collection Eraserhead. Very much looking forward to indulging later this evening.
August 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I'm reading David Lynch's Room to Dream and revisiting most of his films as they're covered in the book. This gave me an excuse to pick up a copy of the Criterion Collection Eraserhead. Very much looking forward to indulging later this evening.
I've got a poem in the new issue of The Berlin Review. Kind thanks to the editors for including my work.
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August 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I've got a poem in the new issue of The Berlin Review. Kind thanks to the editors for including my work.
theberlinliteraryreview.com/william-tayl...
theberlinliteraryreview.com/william-tayl...
Hey! New Orleans poet and publisher extraordinaire Todd Cirillo has kind things to say about my forthcoming book from Roadside Press. You can reserve signed copies now. Doing so will help support an awesome indie press!
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August 3, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hey! New Orleans poet and publisher extraordinaire Todd Cirillo has kind things to say about my forthcoming book from Roadside Press. You can reserve signed copies now. Doing so will help support an awesome indie press!
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ust achieved a sort of holy grail for my book collection - picked up a (relatively) affordable copy of a first edition of Cormac McCarthy's Suttree, what I currently consider to be my "favorite" book. It has some condition issues, but presents quite well. Basking in its glow.
July 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
ust achieved a sort of holy grail for my book collection - picked up a (relatively) affordable copy of a first edition of Cormac McCarthy's Suttree, what I currently consider to be my "favorite" book. It has some condition issues, but presents quite well. Basking in its glow.
Saturday night. Wine and old Herzog films as self-care.
July 13, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Saturday night. Wine and old Herzog films as self-care.
Hey! You can now pre-order a signed copy of my upcoming collection from Roadside Press! I'm genuinely excited about this one. Do it and make me feel special, thanks! Also, more ordering options in the comments!
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July 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Hey! You can now pre-order a signed copy of my upcoming collection from Roadside Press! I'm genuinely excited about this one. Do it and make me feel special, thanks! Also, more ordering options in the comments!
www.magicaljeep.com/product/wolv...
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I've taken performative reading to a new personal height by reading Lawrence Ferlinghetti's copy of Swann's Way on public transit to and from work.
July 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I've taken performative reading to a new personal height by reading Lawrence Ferlinghetti's copy of Swann's Way on public transit to and from work.
Hey! My next poetry collection, The People are Like Wolves to Me, is due out in November from Roadside Press, just in time for my birthday. I'm excited about this one. #WritingCommunity #poetrycommunity
June 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Hey! My next poetry collection, The People are Like Wolves to Me, is due out in November from Roadside Press, just in time for my birthday. I'm excited about this one. #WritingCommunity #poetrycommunity
I am undertaking the project of building a WordPress website for my writing and art. Thus far, I have titled it (The Writing and Art of William Taylor Jr.) and chosen this image as the site icon. I think I'm off to a pretty good start. A satisfying day's work to be sure.
June 9, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I am undertaking the project of building a WordPress website for my writing and art. Thus far, I have titled it (The Writing and Art of William Taylor Jr.) and chosen this image as the site icon. I think I'm off to a pretty good start. A satisfying day's work to be sure.
Hey, I just got my contributor's copy of a new anthology of work inspired by William Burroughs, including one of my paintings and an accompanying essay. It features work by a lot of cool folks. If you're a Burroughs fan, it may well be worth indulging in.
June 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Hey, I just got my contributor's copy of a new anthology of work inspired by William Burroughs, including one of my paintings and an accompanying essay. It features work by a lot of cool folks. If you're a Burroughs fan, it may well be worth indulging in.
I finally got around to listening to Trout Mask Replica. Its reputation for being all but unlistenable turned out to be quite hyperbolic. I mean, sure, it's weird, but it's not THAT weird. After about 3 listens, I'm a big fan. Also, David Lynch claimed it as his favorite album, so there's that.
June 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I finally got around to listening to Trout Mask Replica. Its reputation for being all but unlistenable turned out to be quite hyperbolic. I mean, sure, it's weird, but it's not THAT weird. After about 3 listens, I'm a big fan. Also, David Lynch claimed it as his favorite album, so there's that.
Apparently, this is my reading selection when I retire to the bedroom super high at 3 a.m.: Leaves of Grass, Bukowski, The (Immortal) Hulk, and (Ditko era) Dr. Strange. I'll stand by it.
June 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Apparently, this is my reading selection when I retire to the bedroom super high at 3 a.m.: Leaves of Grass, Bukowski, The (Immortal) Hulk, and (Ditko era) Dr. Strange. I'll stand by it.
Excited to have some of my portraits up at the Canessa Gallery in North Beach for a group show this month. The reception is this Thursday, May 8th. It's a lovely show. If you're in the area, come on out!
May 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Excited to have some of my portraits up at the Canessa Gallery in North Beach for a group show this month. The reception is this Thursday, May 8th. It's a lovely show. If you're in the area, come on out!
Bay Area friends! This Thursday I'm reading poetry with some good folks at a swanky piano bar. Come on out, it's gonna be fun! #poetry #writingcommunity
April 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Bay Area friends! This Thursday I'm reading poetry with some good folks at a swanky piano bar. Come on out, it's gonna be fun! #poetry #writingcommunity
San Francisco friends! I'm reading at Martuni's on April 24th, as a part of the Literary Speakeasy's tribute to National Poetry Month. Ain't no better place for a poetry reading than a dimly lit swanky piano bar, lemme tell ya. Come on out!
April 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
San Francisco friends! I'm reading at Martuni's on April 24th, as a part of the Literary Speakeasy's tribute to National Poetry Month. Ain't no better place for a poetry reading than a dimly lit swanky piano bar, lemme tell ya. Come on out!
Watched the Criterion Collection edition of Polanski's Tess last night, haven't seen the film in decades. What a gorgeous piece of work. Easily the best translation of Hardy to film. Polanski understood that the land is just as much a character as the people. Near perfect. .
April 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Watched the Criterion Collection edition of Polanski's Tess last night, haven't seen the film in decades. What a gorgeous piece of work. Easily the best translation of Hardy to film. Polanski understood that the land is just as much a character as the people. Near perfect. .
Encountered in the neighborhood today. Martyrs and saints.
March 17, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Encountered in the neighborhood today. Martyrs and saints.
I did a new Bukowski today, because his face is fun to paint. I worked much faster than I usually do, trying to let myself capture the important things and not get bogged down with minutiae, which I think can sometimes make my work look a bit stiff. #Bukowski #art #artcommunity
February 18, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I did a new Bukowski today, because his face is fun to paint. I worked much faster than I usually do, trying to let myself capture the important things and not get bogged down with minutiae, which I think can sometimes make my work look a bit stiff. #Bukowski #art #artcommunity
Bay Area friends! Next Saturday, the 22nd! My two favorite songwriters are playing a joint show at The Makeout Room. If you're already a fan of either or both, it's a no-brainer. If you're not, I implore you to come out nonetheless, you won't regret it. Literally, my dream bill.
February 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Bay Area friends! Next Saturday, the 22nd! My two favorite songwriters are playing a joint show at The Makeout Room. If you're already a fan of either or both, it's a no-brainer. If you're not, I implore you to come out nonetheless, you won't regret it. Literally, my dream bill.
Bay Area friends! Come on out to the Makeout Room tonight for a free event. I'll be reading a bit of my work along with a number of wonderful local writers/artists. It's gonna be a fun evening! #Sanfrancisco #poetry #music #makeoutroom
February 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Bay Area friends! Come on out to the Makeout Room tonight for a free event. I'll be reading a bit of my work along with a number of wonderful local writers/artists. It's gonna be a fun evening! #Sanfrancisco #poetry #music #makeoutroom
Bay Area friends! I'm taking part in this cool event with some cool people at the Makeout Room on Feb. 12. Come on out!
#sanfrancisco #makeoutroom #writingcommunity
#sanfrancisco #makeoutroom #writingcommunity
February 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Bay Area friends! I'm taking part in this cool event with some cool people at the Makeout Room on Feb. 12. Come on out!
#sanfrancisco #makeoutroom #writingcommunity
#sanfrancisco #makeoutroom #writingcommunity
I rarely get good mail these days, but it happened! Currently digging into Rhea Melina Harrison's new poetry collection, Found Confetti. Much to enjoy here, highly recommended! @rheamelina.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I rarely get good mail these days, but it happened! Currently digging into Rhea Melina Harrison's new poetry collection, Found Confetti. Much to enjoy here, highly recommended! @rheamelina.bsky.social
Also revisited my Baudelaire...tried to make the background a bit more interesting.. #art #artcommunity #baudelaire
February 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Also revisited my Baudelaire...tried to make the background a bit more interesting.. #art #artcommunity #baudelaire
February 1, 2025 at 3:41 AM