Chelsea’s Ghosts Revisited

12 years ago

For literary types and students of Beat history who intend to invest a few cool million in real estate at…

Fact and Fiction in Fear and Loathing

12 years ago

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is now generally considered…

The Second Wave of American Interest in Japanese Culture: Alan Watts, Jack Kerouac, and Gary Snyder

13 years ago

by Charlie Canning Photos by John La Farge and David S. Wills   Since the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1853,…

Bill on Will and Writing

13 years ago

William S. Burroughs knew his William Shakespeare and referenced him in conversations in everyday life throughout his life. Young Billy…

Strange Rumblings on the Way to Las Vegas

13 years ago

Ruben Salazar was killed by a police officer on August 29, 1970. The journalist was killed in unusual circumstances on…

Burroughs on Filming The Great Gatsby

13 years ago

John Tytell: They are making a movie of The Great Gatsby. William S. Burroughs: I'm sure it will be a real…

Jack and Frank

13 years ago

“Jack’s ultimate vision of success was himself and Sinatra as drinking buddies singing songs to each other.” [ i] Jack…

Submission Call: Beatdom #14

13 years ago

Beatdom is once again open for submissions. Until November 1st we will be accepting the usual mix of essays, short…

The Kentucky Derby: Decadent and Depraved?

13 years ago

*This is the 2nd in a series of columns by Beatdom editor, David S. Wills, about the role of truth…

A Soft Old Book with Handwritten Notes as Memento of a Life

13 years ago

“Be always a poet, even in prose.” Charles Baudelaire Yesterday, I inherited a first-edition (1961) paperback Baudelaire by Pascal Pia…

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