Deep within UCSB Library's Special Research Collections lies the personal archive of a legendary American author, featuring original manuscripts and letters. Known as the "laureate of American lowlife," his grit and raw storytelling defined a literary era.

Can you name this famous writer?

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Trivia Answer:

Charles Bukowski. The UCSB Library holds one of the world's most significant collections of Bukowski's works thanks to a massive donation from his publisher and Santa Barbara local, John Martin of Black Sparrow Press.

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