by Jack Foley, includes discussion of Six Gallery reading, 1955, of "For the Death of 100 Whales" poem.
Literary friends of writer Bowles, visiting him in Tangier in 1950s and 1960s. Includes Ginsberg, Burroughs, Corso.
October 7, 1955 reading with Michael McClure, Philip Lamantia, Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, Phil Whalen, Kenneth Rexroth, San Francisco. First reading of "Howl" by Ginsberg. Start of modern oral poetry tradition.
6 Poets at 6 Gallery by Al Aronowitz
Herbert Huncke, the original Beat; major influence on William Burroughs.
Nice review of major books (collectables) by the Beats
Author, painter. 1915-1948. Major literary influence on William Burroughs.
Exclusive interview of Beat Generation icon by author Johnny Strike
A directory articles and resources for authors of the beat generation.
San Francsico State University; artist biographies and MP3 audio files; founded in 1954 on the basis of a gift by W.H. Auden.
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