Hubert Selby, Jr.

Hubert Selby Jr. (1928-2004) was a celebrated author of nine novels, including the classic bestseller "Last Exit to Brooklyn". His other novels include "Requiem for a Dream", "The Room", and "The Demon". Selby's fiction, which was championed by writers such as William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, was noted for its gritty portrayal of addiction and urban despair, and has influenced generations of authors, artists, and musicians. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Selby died in Los Angeles in 2004.

Hubert Selby Jr. (1928-2004) was a celebrated author of nine novels, including the classic bestseller "Last Exit to Brooklyn". His other novels include "Requiem for a Dream", "The Room", and "The Demon". Selby's fiction, which was championed by writers such as William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, was noted for its gritty portrayal of addiction and urban despair, and has influenced generations of authors, artists, and musicians. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Selby died in Los Angeles in 2004. See less