The Demon is the third novel by Hubert Selby, Jr., first published in 1976.[1]

The Demon
First edition
AuthorHubert Selby, Jr.
LanguageEnglish
GenrePsychological fiction
PublisherPlayboy Press
Publication date
1976
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages312
Preceded byThe Room 
Followed byRequiem for a Dream 

Overview

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The story of Harry White, a man haunted by lust and an insane need for sin and retribution.

Influence

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It was Andy Kaufman’s favorite book and he said of it, “That’s my mind in a nutshell.“[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Author Hubert Selby Jr dies at 75". BBC. 2004.
  2. ^ Julie Hecht, “Was This Man a Genius? A year with Andy Kaufman, the consummate straight man.” The New Yorker, November 22, 1999.[1]
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