Counterculture Novelist Tom Robbins Dies at 92

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Tom Robbins, whose comic novels drew a cult following, dies at 92 - The Boston Globe

Alongside works by Carlos Castaneda, Richard Brautigan, and Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Robbins paperbacks, dog-eared and torn, were common sights on the bookshelves and bedside milk crates of the late hippie era, between the tail end of the Vietnam War and the rise of Ronald Reagan’s America.

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Tom Robbins: The Maverick Wordsmith of Literary Whimsy

Acclaimed author Tom Robbins, known for his unique blend of fantasy, humor, and philosophical musings, passed away at the age of 92. Robbins is celebrated for his capacity to blend humor and depth in equal measure, earning accolades such as the Bumbershoot Golden Umbrella Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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Tom Robbins, 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' author, dies at 92

Robbins’ death was announced by his wife, Alexa Robbins, on Facebook. The post did not cite a cause. His works included “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues," "Another Roadside Attraction” and “Still Life With Woodpecker.

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Counterculture author Tom Robbins has died

Tom Robbins was known for his silly, irreverent novels from the 1970s and ’80s. He was named one of the 100 best writers of the 20th century by Writer’s Digest magazine. His first novel, “Another Roadside Attraction,” was published in 1971 when Robbins was 39.

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R.I.P. Tom Robbins, cult novelist behind Even Cowgirls Get The Blues

Tom Robbins, the author of Another Roadside Attraction and Even Cowgirls Get The Blues, has died. He died of undisclosed reasons at his home in La Conner, Washington. Robbins built a cult following for paperbacks that reflected the post-’60s hangover and each subsequent generation of alienated 20-somethings.

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Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92, multiple outlets report

Tom Robbins, the novelist and prankster-philosopher who charmed and addled millions of readers with such screwball adventures as “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Jitterbug Perfume,” has

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Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92

Robbins' death was confirmed by his friend, the publishing executive Craig Popelars. Robbins published eight novels and the memoir "Tibetan Peach Pie" He looked fondly upon his world of deadpan absurdity, authorial commentary. No one had a wilder imagination, whether giving us a wayward heroine with elongated thumbs.

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Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92

Robbins died at his home in La Conner, Washington, according to a statement from friend Craig Popelars. His novels include Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All, and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, a 1976 book adapted by director Gus Van Sant into a 1993 film.

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Tom Robbins, Whose Comic Novels Drew a Cult Following, Dies at 92

Tom Robbins, whose cosmically comic novels about gargantuan-thumbed hitchhikers, stoned secret agents and mystic stockbrokers caught hold of millions of readers in the 1970s counterculture, died on Sunday at his home in La Conner, Wash. His son Fleetwood confirmed the death but did not cite a cause.

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Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92, multiple outlets report

No one had a wilder imagination, whether giving us a wayward heroine with elongated thumbs in "Cowgirls" or landing the corpse of Jesus in a makeshift zoo in "Another Roadside Attraction" No one told odder jokes on himself: Robbins once described his light, scratchy drawl as sounding "as if it's been strained through Davy Crockett's underwear"

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Tom Robbins: The Mischievous Maestro of Literary Mayhem

Tom Robbins, a renowned novelist known for his whimsical and imaginative storytelling, passed away at the age of 92. Known for works like 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,' Robbins captivated readers with his absurdist narratives. His vibrant life mirrored his fiction, full of adventurous exploits and humor.

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RIP Tom Robbins, author of "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"

Tom Robbins wrote nine novels that helped define the literary voice of the 1970s and beyond. His bestselling works included Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, Still Life with Woodpecker, and Jitterbug Perfume. Robbins served in the Air Force before working as an art critic for the Seattle Times.

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Counterculture author Tom Robbins, known for his irreverent bestselling novels, dies at 92

The author of "Another Roadside Attraction" dies at 92. He was known for his silly, irreverent stories. His books include "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Jurassic Park" He was named one of the 100 best writers of the 20th century.

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Tom Robbins, Whose Comic Novels Drew a Cult Following, Dies at 92

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Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92, multiple outlets report

Tom Robbins, author of "Jitterbug Perfume," dies at 92, multiple outlets report. Robbins published eight novels and the memoir "Tibetan Peach Pie" He once described his light, scratchy drawl as sounding "as if it's been strained through Davy Crockett's underwear"

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