Description
Discover the captivating memoir, Tosh, a vivid portrayal of life as the son of renowned Beat artist Wallace Berman. This trade paperback, published by City Lights Publishers in 2019, delves into the unique experiences of Tosh Berman as he navigates the artistic landscape shaped by his father's genius. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic era marked by the influence of the Beat Generation and the exuberance of hippie culture.
As you flip through the pages, you'll encounter a riveting exploration of childhood set against the backdrop of Los Angeles and San Francisco's bohemian lifestyle, where art, music, and literature intersected with remarkable figures in history. From George Herms to William S. Burroughs, Tosh shares encounters with legendary personalities, providing a rare glimpse into the vibrant world of the 1960s.
Tosh not only recounts the triumphs but also candidly addresses the tragedies of growing up in the shadow of an artistic icon. With an intriguing narrative and a preface by actress Amber Tamblyn, this memoir captures the essence of a generation while painting an evocative portrait of a complex father-son relationship. Perfect for readers interested in biographical memoirs, art history, and the cultural evolution of America.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This brand new edition carries an ISBN of 9780872867604, making it a must-have addition to your literary 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: 9780872867604
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: City Lights Publishers
Description:
The triumphs and tragedies of growing up as the son of a famous Beat artist.
Tosh is a memoir of growing up as the son of an enigmatic, much-admired, hermetic, and ruthlessly bohemian artist during the waning years of the Beat Generation and the heyday of hippie counterculture. A critical figure in the history of postwar American culture, Tosh Berman’s father, Wallace Berman, was known as the “father of assemblage art,” and was the creator of the legendary mail-art publication Semina. Wallace Berman and his wife, famed beauty and artist’s muse Shirley Berman, raised Tosh between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and their home life was a heady atmosphere of art, music, and literature, with local and international luminaries regularly passing through.
Tosh’s unconventional childhood and peculiar journey to adulthood features an array of famous characters, from George Herms and Marcel Duchamp, to Michael McClure and William S. Burroughs, to Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell, to the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, and Toni Basil.
Tosh takes an unflinching look at the triumphs and tragedies of his unusual upbringing by an artistic genius with all-too-human frailties, against a backdrop that includes TheT.A.M.I. Show,Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Easy Rider, and more. With a preface by actress/writer Amber Tamblyn (daughter of Wallace’s friend, actor Russ Tamblyn), Tosh is a self-portrait taken at the crossroads of popular culture and the avant-garde. The index of names included represents a who’s who of midcentury American—and international—culture.
Praise for Tosh:
"This book is sublime: vertiginous
As you flip through the pages, you'll encounter a riveting exploration of childhood set against the backdrop of Los Angeles and San Francisco's bohemian lifestyle, where art, music, and literature intersected with remarkable figures in history. From George Herms to William S. Burroughs, Tosh shares encounters with legendary personalities, providing a rare glimpse into the vibrant world of the 1960s.
Tosh not only recounts the triumphs but also candidly addresses the tragedies of growing up in the shadow of an artistic icon. With an intriguing narrative and a preface by actress Amber Tamblyn, this memoir captures the essence of a generation while painting an evocative portrait of a complex father-son relationship. Perfect for readers interested in biographical memoirs, art history, and the cultural evolution of America.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This brand new edition carries an ISBN of 9780872867604, making it a must-have addition to your literary 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: 9780872867604
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: City Lights Publishers
Description:
The triumphs and tragedies of growing up as the son of a famous Beat artist.
Tosh is a memoir of growing up as the son of an enigmatic, much-admired, hermetic, and ruthlessly bohemian artist during the waning years of the Beat Generation and the heyday of hippie counterculture. A critical figure in the history of postwar American culture, Tosh Berman’s father, Wallace Berman, was known as the “father of assemblage art,” and was the creator of the legendary mail-art publication Semina. Wallace Berman and his wife, famed beauty and artist’s muse Shirley Berman, raised Tosh between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and their home life was a heady atmosphere of art, music, and literature, with local and international luminaries regularly passing through.
Tosh’s unconventional childhood and peculiar journey to adulthood features an array of famous characters, from George Herms and Marcel Duchamp, to Michael McClure and William S. Burroughs, to Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell, to the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, and Toni Basil.
Tosh takes an unflinching look at the triumphs and tragedies of his unusual upbringing by an artistic genius with all-too-human frailties, against a backdrop that includes TheT.A.M.I. Show,Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Easy Rider, and more. With a preface by actress/writer Amber Tamblyn (daughter of Wallace’s friend, actor Russ Tamblyn), Tosh is a self-portrait taken at the crossroads of popular culture and the avant-garde. The index of names included represents a who’s who of midcentury American—and international—culture.
Praise for Tosh:
"This book is sublime: vertiginous