Charles Gatewood has not only been working for some of the world’s best publications for more than five decades, but his photos have given an intimate glance into the private lives of counterculture icons like Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. (One of his photos of Burroughs practicing with his E-meter appeared on the cover of recent Beatdom Books publication, Scientologist! William S. Burroughs and the ‘Weird Cult’.)

Starting this month, Gatewood’s photography is on display at the Robert Tat Gallery in San Francisco. The exhibition focuses on his earlier work, including the famous “Bob Dylan with Cigarette” photo that launched his career in 1966.

For more information, see the Robert Tat website.

Related posts:

War Upon War: The Second-Generation Beats and Postmemory
This essay originally appeared in Beatdom #15: the WAR issue.     &nb...
Francis Thompson
“Francis Thompson (!)” i “My mangled youth lies dead beneath the heap. My days have crack...
I Want to Be Blue Haired Madame G. K. Rachou
When I get old I want to be Blue haired Madame G. K. Rachou La Patronne de la Bohème La...
Drinking from the Beat Menu
 Jack Kerouac Gin, whiskey, beer, cognac, and wine   According to his biographer...
The Nature of Beatdom Issue 11
Dear Readers, We certainly hope that you like to look at pictures - because this is about ...
The Beat Rap Sheet
But yet, but yet, woe, woe unto those who think that the Beat Generation means crime, deli...