Jack's Book

An Oral Biography of Jack Kerouac

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, American, Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Authorship, Biography & Memoir, Literary
Cover of the book Jack's Book by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee, Penguin Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee ISBN: 9781101580462
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: April 24, 2012
Imprint: Penguin Books Language: English
Author: Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
ISBN: 9781101580462
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: April 24, 2012
Imprint: Penguin Books
Language: English

"A fascinating literary and historical document, the most insightful look at the Beat Generation." —Dan Wakefield, author of New York in the Fifties and Going All the Way

First published in 1978, Jack's Book gives us an intimate look into the life and times of the "King of the Beats." Through the words of the close friends, lovers, artists, and drinking buddies who survived him, writers Barry Gifford and Lawrence Lee recount Jack Kerouac's story, from his childhood in Lowell, Massachusetts, to his tragic end in Florida at the age of forty-seven. Including anecdotes from an eclectic list of well-known figures such as Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, and Gore Vidal, as well as Kerouac's ordinary acquaintances, this groundbreaking oral biography—the first of its kind—presents us with a remarkably insightful portrait of an American legend and the spirit of a generation.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"A fascinating literary and historical document, the most insightful look at the Beat Generation." —Dan Wakefield, author of New York in the Fifties and Going All the Way

First published in 1978, Jack's Book gives us an intimate look into the life and times of the "King of the Beats." Through the words of the close friends, lovers, artists, and drinking buddies who survived him, writers Barry Gifford and Lawrence Lee recount Jack Kerouac's story, from his childhood in Lowell, Massachusetts, to his tragic end in Florida at the age of forty-seven. Including anecdotes from an eclectic list of well-known figures such as Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, and Gore Vidal, as well as Kerouac's ordinary acquaintances, this groundbreaking oral biography—the first of its kind—presents us with a remarkably insightful portrait of an American legend and the spirit of a generation.

More books from Penguin Publishing Group

Cover of the book Smoke in Mirrors by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Red Platoon by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book The Family Tree Historical Atlas of Germany by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book The Questions to Ask Before You Jump Into Bed by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Blue-Eyed Devil by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book 2009 Guide To Literary Agents - Listings by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Lost City by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book The River of No Return by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book How to Give Up Plastic by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Once Upon a Wine by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Heart on His Sleeve by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Treasure Hunt by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Young Lonigan by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
Cover of the book Burning Alive by Barry Gifford, Lawrence Lee
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy