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Book Synopsis: This is a revealing look at the events and personalities that defined the Beat Generation, drawing on over three decades of research.
Beatniks: A Guide to an American Subculture gets readers past the caricature of the "beatnik" as a goateed, beret-wearing, bongo-playing poseur, drawing on extensive research to show just how profound an impact the beats had on American culture, politics, and literature. Beatniks conveys the complexity, influences, events, and places that shaped the Beat Generation from the late 1940s to the cusp of the 1960s. The book also features a series of essays on specific aspects of the subculture, as well as interviews with Beat Generation luminaries like Allen Ginsberg, Ann Charters, Roy Harper and Michael McClure. Throughout, readers will meet an extraordinary gallery of people both famous—Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, Neal Cassady—and lesser known but no less fascinating, including Kenneth Patchen, Lord Buckley, Mort Sahl, Jack Micheline, Lew Welch, Joan Vollmer Adams, and Lenore Kandel. Also included is a detailed glossary with the origins and meanings of the beat lingo.
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Looking to dive deep into the captivating world of the Beat Generation? Look no further than Beatniks: A Guide to an American Subculture. This comprehensive guide, meticulously researched over three decades, goes beyond the stereotypical image of beatniks and delves into the profound impact they had on American culture, politics, and literature. From the late 1940s to the brink of the 1960s, experience the complexity, influences, events, and places that shaped this iconic subculture.
Discover the stories behind the famous names like Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, and Neal Cassady, and unmask the lesser-known but equally fascinating figures such as Kenneth Patchen, Lord Buckley, and Lew Welch. Beatniks features exclusive interviews with luminaries of the Beat Generation, including Allen Ginsberg, Ann Charters, Roy Harper, and Michael McClure. Immerse yourself in their world as they share their insights and experiences.
But that's not all! The book also includes thought-provoking essays that explore specific aspects of the beatnik subculture, providing even more depth and understanding. Don't worry if you're unfamiliar with the lingo – Beatniks comes with a detailed glossary that decodes the origins and meanings of the unique beat language.
If you're ready to embark on a journey through one of the most influential cultural movements in American history, click here to get your copy of Beatniks: A Guide to an American Subculture today.
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