Publisher's Synopsis
Malcolm Lowry was best known for his 1947 novel Under the Volcano, considered not only a masterpiece but one of the gems of world literature. His tormented life has been examined by literary scholars, writers, journalists and film makers. Gordon Bowker has based this biography on interviews, unpublished correspondence and careful research. Through the story of a life of depression, violence and mental illness, Bowker shows how Lowry's own life infused his characters, blurring the line separating the author from his fictional creations.
