Tom Robbins, creator of bestsellers like Jitterbug Perfume and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, died at 92 in Washington. Known for his imaginative and whimsical storytelling, Robbins drew on his Southern upbringing for inspiration. He frequently engaged in storytelling as a child, crafting narratives in his yard while drumming the ground with a stick. His unique narrative style was influenced by extensive reading in various scientific fields and personal experiences, including LSD use. Robbins's creativity shone through in both his novels and essays, marking a significant impact on contemporary literature.
Robbins said he often got ideas from periodicals. "I do a lot of useless reading and read a lot of science magazines... and light up a big Cuban cigar and read magazines."
In his 2014 memoir, Tibetan Peach Pie, Robbins wrote that he began taking LSD in 1964. The eccentric characters and bizarre situations in his novels reflect a hallucinatory vision.
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