polemic

That quote is from one of the greatest and most difficult literary works in the English language - Ulysses by James Joyce. Also one of the most beautiful.

About the books on my list.. Originals and Invisibles (Grant Morrison) are both graphic novels.. and you might have a really really REALLY hard time finding a copy of the Lizard Club.. I'd looked off and on for years for it.. although you might be able to purchase a copy online somewhere.

Illuminatus! is big and fun though. Soon you'll be able to see the fnords.

Here's an old journal entry of mine in which I talk about a few good books. I'm always willing to recommend authors and have literary discussion.

cheers.