Description: Scarce early original vintage limited first edition compiled by Ann Charters and dedicated to the memory of Jack Kerouac. This book is a collection of snapshots, many from their personal collections, of a group of men of the Beat Generation before they became, as Jack Kerouac put it, "famous writers more or less." In the 1940s and early 1950s, when most of the snapshots were taken, they were known only to each other, and these photos are candid shots they took to capture the private moments of their life and experience together. This historic volume is the earliest compilation of images that have since become iconic & reproduced in many Beat-related publications & exhibits. With three poems & commentary by Allen Ginsberg. Published in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the legendary, now-defunct Gotham Book Mart in NYC, The First Edition of a total of 2000 copies was issued in 1970, out of which 1750 copies were in softcovers with sewn bindings. Softcover book measures 7 x 10 inches and is in excellent condition with only some age toning to back cover (see scan). There are no missing or damaged pages. There are no tears or creases and inside pages are all bright and white with no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins (see scans). Please email with any questions and please "VIEW SELLERS OTHER ITEMS". Thanks. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 35 USD
Location: Greenbrae, California
End Time: 2024-12-12T05:55:42.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Origin: American
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Subject: California Beat Writers & Poets
Year Printed: 1970
