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The Weird Cult: How Scientology Shaped the Writing of William S. Burroughs

Note: This essay inspired the 2013 book, Scientologist! William S. Burroughs and the 'Weird Cult.' All of the uncertainties in…

14 years ago

Many Loves

by Dr Madhu Mehrotra and Geetanjali Joshi Mishra “Resolved to sing no songs henceforth but those of manly attachment” -Walt…

15 years ago

Banned Books Week & the Beats

A look at this year's Banned Books Week and its relation to the Beat Generation.

15 years ago

First Thought, Best Thought?

A discussion of the importance of editing.

15 years ago

The Beat Generation, Gonzo Journalism, and Crap Writing

A discussion of the impact of the Beat Generation and Gonzo Journalism on poor writing.

15 years ago

Patti Smith and the Beats

“A hipster goes into a diner. ‘What kind of pie do you have?’ he asks. The waitress says, ‘The pie…

15 years ago

“It was electric”: A conversation with Michael Sharp

By Noel Dávila On Ginsberg's anger & kindness, Kerouac's “homo viator”, Burroughs' excremental prose and a fateful evening in the…

15 years ago

The Beat Generation and Korea

Since coming to Korea I haven’t really heard much about the Beat Generation. It’s hardly surprising, of course. The Beats…

16 years ago

In Tangier

by Steven O'Sullivan "A true document of human desperation." -Playwright Tennessee Williams on Mohamed Choukri's autobiographical novel about life in…

16 years ago

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…

16 years ago

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