Beats Literary Reference (18 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. One critic in the 1950s acidly declared them the "Bleat Generation. " Yet the Beats have survived their worst publicity. No matter that J. Edgar Hoover cited them and communists as the two greatest threats to American society, Allen Ginsberg's Howl is now considered by many to be the most influential poem by an American in the twentieth century and Jack Kerouac's bestselling and groundbreaking novel On the Road stands boldly in the front ranks of America's literary heritage. This handsome new volume in a successful series of generously illustrated and documented literary reference works offers a fresh perspective both on the literary legacy of the Beat GenerationJack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Neal Cassady, Gregory Corso, John Clellon Holmes, and Gary Snyderand on their once-notorious bohemian lifestyle that embraced nonconformity, interracial relationships, relaxed sexual mores, espresso, drugs, and jazz. An ample selection of photographs, manuscript reproductions and book jackets, extracts from personal correspondence as well as reviews and interviews, all serve to illuminate the substance of the Beats' rebellion against the tyranny of social convention and of literary orthodoxy. For the restless journey of the Beatsfrom Greenwich Village to San Francisco to Mexico to Europe and North Africaalso proved to be a continuous quest, one that ended not simply in the experience itself but in landmark novels like William Burroughs's Naked Lunch and poems like Gregory Corso's "BOMB. ".…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. One critic in the 1950s acidly declared them the "Bleat Generation. " Yet the Beats have survived their worst publicity. No matter that J. Edgar Hoover cited them and communists as the two greatest threats to American society, Allen Ginsberg's Howl is now considered by many to be the most influential poem by an American in the twentieth century and Jack Kerouac's bestselling and groundbreaking novel On the Road stands boldly in the front ranks of America's literary heritage. This handsome new volume in a successful series of generously illustrated and documented literary reference works offers a fresh perspective both on the literary legacy of the Beat GenerationJack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Neal Cassady, Gregory Corso, John Clellon Holmes, and Gary Snyderand on their once-notorious bohemian lifestyle that embraced nonconformity, interracial relationships, relaxed sexual mores, espresso, drugs, and jazz. An ample selection of photographs, manuscript reproductions and book jackets, extracts from personal correspondence as well as reviews and interviews, all serve to illuminate the substance of the Beats' rebellion against the tyranny of social convention and of literary orthodoxy. For the restless journey of the Beatsfrom Greenwich Village to San Francisco to Mexico to Europe and North Africaalso proved to be a continuous quest, one that ended not simply in the experience itself but in landmark novels like William Burroughs's Naked Lunch and poems like Gregory Corso's "BOMB. ".…

Condition: Good. 1 Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Trade. Condition: Fine. Book is square, solid, and unread with a perfect spine and sharp wraps -- they don't get any sharper than this! You'll do cartwheels all around the living room with wild abandon once you've received this book!!!.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. This book is in very good condition. The binding is tight and the text is mostly clean. One page has prior owner's notes. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Light wear to corners and browning to top page edges.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Stated first Carroll & Graf paperback edition. 7" x 10" trade paperback bound in pictorial wrappers. VG+ condition. Red remainder line on the edges of the lower page block. The last seven pages have a 4" crease at their lower right corners. Shipping weight is three pounds. Additional shipping charges will apply to international orders.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Trade paperback. No internal markings. An excellent Beat reference book.

Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Condition: new.