Archive for: david wills

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Here are a few links you might be interested in: Allen Ginsberg’s fourteen steps for revising poetry Allen Ginsberg’s poetic practicum read more » David S. WillsDavid S. Wills is the founder and editor of Beatdom magazine and... read more »

 

Happy Birthday, Hunter S. Thompson

Today would’ve been Hunter S. Thompson’s birthday. He was born 18th July 1937 and every year on this day his fans around the world like to have a glass of Wild Turkey and celebrate on of the finest journalists and writers to have... read more »

 

Animals, Whores & Dialogue

Animals, Whores & Dialogue

Wayne Ewing’s newest documentary is about to begin shipping on July 13th, just in time for Hunter S. Thompson’s birthday. Animals, Whores & Dialogue is the sequel – of sorts – to 2003′s classic Breakfast With... read more »

 

Beatdom #6

Beatdom #6

Beatdom always looks cool as a downloadable pdf file… and what’s more, it’s free. But to really appreciate Beatdom’s high-quality artwork you have to see a printed copy. Take a look at these pages from “LSD 25000″... read more »

 

Beatdom On the Road

Beatdom On the Road

People read Beatdom all over the world. As editor, I live in South Korea and communicate with my staff by e-mail and phone. My staff live in America, Britain, France and Cuba. Our freelancers come from even further away. The people who read... read more »

 

On the Anniversary of the Death of Allen Ginsberg

On this day in 1997, Allen Ginsberg died. He was a great poet and wrote right up until his death. Ginsberg is most famous for his era-defining “Howl,” a poem that is as relevant today as ever. He was the father of the Beats in some... read more »

 

Beatdom #6

Beatdom #6

Beatdom #6 is finally here! Go to our website to find out more! Or buy direct from the publisher. — This issue has a “travel” theme. We have a long essay examining the journeys taken by each member of the Beat generation,... read more »

 

Looking for Interns

Ah, the glamorous world of unpaid internships! It may seem unattractive at the time, but these are invaluable in the grad scheme of things… It’s not easy getting your foot in the door as a writer, artist or editor, but Beatdom has... read more »

 

Happy Birthday Gregory Corso!

Gregory Corso was born on this day (March 26th) in 1930. He died at age 70 in 2001. Corso was the youngest of the Beats. He met Allen Ginsberg in a lesbian bar in New York, and entered the New York Beat scene. His Gasoline & The Vestal Lady... read more »

 

Issue Five: Inside and Out

Issue Five: Inside and Out

Here’s a nice collage of Beatdom #5 by illustrator Isaac Bonan. David S. WillsDavid S. Wills is the founder and editor of Beatdom magazine and the author of The Dog Farm. He travels a lot, and is currently working as a professor in... read more »