The Beat Generation and Travel

More so than any other literary movement, the Beats have influenced the world of travel and have helped shape our perceptions of the world around us. From obvious influences on hitch-hiking to more serious questions relating to the environment,... read more »

February 17, 2010 5:01 am / 1 comment

Bob Kaufman: The Unsung Beat

Wills, D., ‘Bob Kaufman – The Unsung Beat’ in Wills, D. (ed.) Beatdom Vol. 1 (City of Recovery Press: Dundee, 2007) Bob Kaufman – The Unsung Beat By David S Wills Overview It always baffles me to find Bob Kaufman omitted... read more »

July 28, 2007 1:02 pm / no comments

Six Beat Tales

Wills, D., ‘Six Beat Tales’ in Wills, D. (ed.) Beatdom Vol. 1, (City of Recovery Press: Dundee, 2007) Six Beat Tales The Beat Generation was famous for its literature, and much of that literature told stories from the lives of the... read more »

July 28, 2007 10:11 am / no comments

Zane Kesey Interview

Wills, D., ‘The Zane Kesey Interview’ in Wills, D., (ed.) Beatdom Vol. 1 (City of Recovery Press: Dundee, 2007) * It wasn’t easy, but I got it… an interview with Ken Kesey’s son, Zane. And in doing so I got my ‘ass kicked’,... read more »

July 28, 2007 9:54 am / no comments

Ken Babbs Interview

Wills, D., ‘Ken Babbs Interview’, in Wills, D., Beatdom Vol. 1 (City of Recovery Press: Dundee, 2007) * With the success of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Kesey decided to travel to New York for a number of reasons: To see... read more »

July 28, 2007 4:40 am / no comments