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Experience the raw power of the Beat Generation with 'Don't Hide the Madness,' a captivating dialogue between two iconic literary figures: Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs. This unparalleled work offers an intimate glimpse into their groundbreaking conversations that took place just after the release of the David Cronenberg film based on Burroughs' masterpiece, 'Naked Lunch.' The book is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts and genre aficionados alike, exploring profound literary influences and personal histories that have shaped modern literature.
Published by Three Rooms Press in 2019, this brand new hardback edition (ISBN: 9781941110706) features thought-provoking discussions that reflect the complexities of an artist's life, particularly Burroughs's haunting past, including the tragic events surrounding his wife, Joan Vollmer Burroughs. Accompanied by striking photographs taken by Ginsberg, this anthology not only captures their verbal exchanges but also offers visual insights into Burroughs's daily pursuits, from his creative painting studio to the intensity of a shooting range.
Don't miss this vital piece of literary history that sheds light on the deep-seated motivations behind some of the 20th century's most significant works. With free shipping and a delivery window of up to 6 weeks, this is an essential addition to any bibliophile's collection!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781941110706
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: Three Rooms Press
Description:
Two seminal figures of the Beat movement, Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, discuss literary influences and personal history in a never-before-published three-day conversation following the release of the David Cronenberg film of Burroughs' classic novelNaked Lunch. The visit coincided with the shamanic exorcism of the demon that Burroughs believed had caused him to fatally shoot his common law wife, Joan Vollmer Burroughs, in 1951 — the event that Burroughs believed had driven his work as a writer. The conversation is interspersed with photographs by Ginsberg revealing Burroughs's daily activities from his painting studio to the shooting range.Don't Hide the Madnesspresents an important, hitherto unpublished primary document of the Beat Generation.
Published by Three Rooms Press in 2019, this brand new hardback edition (ISBN: 9781941110706) features thought-provoking discussions that reflect the complexities of an artist's life, particularly Burroughs's haunting past, including the tragic events surrounding his wife, Joan Vollmer Burroughs. Accompanied by striking photographs taken by Ginsberg, this anthology not only captures their verbal exchanges but also offers visual insights into Burroughs's daily pursuits, from his creative painting studio to the intensity of a shooting range.
Don't miss this vital piece of literary history that sheds light on the deep-seated motivations behind some of the 20th century's most significant works. With free shipping and a delivery window of up to 6 weeks, this is an essential addition to any bibliophile's collection!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781941110706
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: Three Rooms Press
Description:
Two seminal figures of the Beat movement, Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, discuss literary influences and personal history in a never-before-published three-day conversation following the release of the David Cronenberg film of Burroughs' classic novelNaked Lunch. The visit coincided with the shamanic exorcism of the demon that Burroughs believed had caused him to fatally shoot his common law wife, Joan Vollmer Burroughs, in 1951 — the event that Burroughs believed had driven his work as a writer. The conversation is interspersed with photographs by Ginsberg revealing Burroughs's daily activities from his painting studio to the shooting range.Don't Hide the Madnesspresents an important, hitherto unpublished primary document of the Beat Generation.