The Beat Road; Edited by Arthur and Kit Knight — 1st Edition

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The Beat Road; Edited by Arthur and Kit Knight — 1st Edition

Name: The Beat Road; Edited by Arthur and Kit Knight — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4895
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Publication: California, Pennsylvania, The Unspeakable Visions of the Individual, 1984

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 68.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains firm and intact, with the perfect-bound spine displaying some noticeable sunning and a touch of rubbing to the extremities. The bright yellow pictorial wraps remain largely vibrant, though there is some light handling wear, including a minor crease to the lower front corner and faint toning along the rear fore-edge. Internally, the pages are clean, bright, and free from any egregious foxing or tears, with just a hint of general toning commensurate with the book's age. An entirely respectable, square copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition thus, issued as Volume 14 of the unspeakable visions of the individual, a legendary small-press series dedicated to chronicling the Beat Generation. The striking front cover features a black-and-white photograph of Bob Kaufman alongside another figure, captured by Chris Felver.

Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings by contributors such as Robert La Vigne, the book serves as a vital primary source for Beat literature. The edition is relatively scarce on the open market today, particularly in tight, well-preserved condition without severe fading to the vibrant yellow covers, and stands as an essential artifact of mid-century countercultural publishing.

The Beat Road is a captivating anthology of Beat Generation writings, letters, and art, expertly curated by chroniclers Arthur and Kit Knight. Through a dynamic collage of primary materials, including a preface by John Clellon Holmes, a letter from Jack Kerouac to Allen Ginsberg, and an interview with Diane di Prima, the book offers an intimate, unfiltered glimpse into the lives and minds of America's most famous literary movement. It is both a loving tribute to the era and a vital historical record of the raw, creative energy that defined the Beats.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Arthur and Kit Knight

Book Publisher: The Unspeakable Visions of the Individual

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 68

Book Publication Year: 1984

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: the unspeakable visions of the individual

Country/region of manufacture: California, Pennsylvania, United States

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