Lists of miscellaneous information should be avoided. Please relocate any relevant information into appropriate sections or articles. (August 2009) Hubert "Cubby" Selby, Jr. (July 23, 1928 – April 26, 2004) was a 20th century American writer. His best-known novels are Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964) and Requiem for a Dream (1978). Both novels were later adapted into films..