JACK KEROUAC: A Chicken-Essay
Second printing of this argument for the persistent cultural influence of Quebec on Jack Kerouac.
Second printing of this argument for the persistent cultural influence of Quebec on Jack Kerouac.
Striking early Bukowski drawing, executed in vibrant purple, grey, and black.
First edition of Bukowski's second full-length collection, issued by Epos, a major early supporter.
Small collection of original Polaroids by Black Sparrow founder and publisher John Martin of letters to him from Charles Bukowski.
First edition, association copy, with an extraordinary inscription and drawing from Bukowski at a pivotal moment in his career to Hal Norse, perennial literary scenester and author of the classic cut-up novel BEAT HOTEL.
First US edition, first printing of the Beat masterpiece, also containing the first book appearances of Burroughs's "Deposition: Testimony concerning a Sickness," and "Letter from a Master Addict to Dangerous Drugs."
First printing of the third novel in Burroughs's Nova Trilogy.
First printing of this collection of early letters from the Beat icon.
First edition, first issue of Burroughs' drug-fueled Beat masterpiece — in exceptional condition.
Signed second printing of the essential Kerouac biography.
Limited edition of Clark's essay, with a supplement of three articles by Jack Kerouac.
Illustrated guide to the Lowell of Kerouac's youth and literature, signed by the author and introduced by Ginsberg.
Rare signed first edition of HOWL, inscribed in the year of publication, likely at one of Ginsberg's most infamous readings.
Third printing (stated) — and first produced in the U.S. — of Ginsberg's landmark poem, number four in the Pocket Poets Series.
Scarce reprint edition of the first novel of the Beat Generation.
First edition of this sequel of sorts to DHARMA BUMS, in which Kerouac weaves Buddhist themes through memoir.
Third printing of Kerouac's fantastic, drug-tinged dream-autobiography.
First printing of Kerouac's collected writings on travel: on foot, by railway, aboard ship, and on the road.
Paperback original of Kerouac on teen passion and despair.
First edition, first printing of Kerouac's sojourn to France to research his genealogy.
Movie-tie-in and first UK edition of the thinly-veiled autobiographical story of the brief but intense interracial love affair between Leo (Kerouac) and Mardou (Alene Lee).
Italian translation of Kerouac's ON THE ROAD.
First printing of Kerouac's final novel, his last work published before his death in 1969.
First paperback printing of Kerouac's novella recounting his relationship with Alene Lee, who picked him up for his "beautiful" profile and walked away from him in her own good time.
First printing of Kerouac's autobiographical novel of his brother's death.