We've been selling hard-to-find & collectible Beat Generation, counterculture, art & poetry books since June, 2000. We also offer info (articles, interviews, photos...) about the Beat Generation & counterculture, and modern arts.

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Specialties are the Beat poets, modern poetry & arts of the 1950s-1970s. Browse the shelves.

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Recent Book Reviews by Eric D. Lehman

Eric D. Lehman reviews 4 of Jack Kerouac's novels, Ferlinghetti's poetry, & Bill Ectric's collection of short stories.

Alchemy: Tom Waits

In two articles, songwriter Robert Wright considers Tom Waits as songwriter & inspiration, then considers the best covers of Waits' songs.

Read the Tom Waits & Songwriting article...
Discover the 5 best covers of Tom Waits songs...

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Larry Keenan Beat, Bob Dylan & Counterculture Photos

Michael McClure, Bob Dylan & Allen Ginsberg photo by Larry Keenan

Larry Keenan's Beat Generation & Counterculture Photos, is a visual trip through 40 years of American counterculture.

Larry's subjects include Beat Generation poets & artists, Bob Dylan, Bay Area rock bands & much more.