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Scratching the Beat Surface - by Michael McClure (Paperback)

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  • This insider's view of the Beat scene of the fifties and early sixties vividly marks the advancement of a new perception of art as a living bio-alchemical organism through essays by a poet and playwright who helped shape the movement.
  • About the Author: Michael McClure has published novels, interviews, essays, and plays.
  • 192 Pages
  • Literary Collections, Essays

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This insider's view of the Beat scene of the fifties and early sixties vividly marks the advancement of a new perception of art as "a living bio-alchemical organism" through essays by a poet and playwright who helped shape the movement.



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This insider's view of the Beat scene of the fifties and early sixties vividly marks the advancement of a new perception of art as a living bio-alchemical organism through essays by a poet and playwright who helped shape the movement.



About the Author



Michael McClure has published novels, interviews, essays, and plays. In recent years he has performed his poetry in collaboration with the Doors keyboardist, Ray Manzarek.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.73 Inches (H) x 5.08 Inches (W) x .51 Inches (D)
Weight: .38 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Literary Collections
Sub-Genre: Essays
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael McClure
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 1994
TCIN: 94475782
UPC: 9780140232523
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-3509
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.51 inches length x 5.08 inches width x 7.73 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.38 pounds
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  • A: The author is Michael McClure, a noted poet and playwright associated with the Beat movement.

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  • A: The book explores the Beat scene and a new perception of art as a living bio-alchemical organism.

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  • A: This work is categorized under Literary Collections and Essays.

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Q: What notable collaborations has the author participated in?

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  • A: Michael McClure has performed poetry with Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist from the Doors.

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Q: What can readers expect from the essays in this book?

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  • A: Readers can anticipate insights into the Beat movement and the evolution of artistic perception.

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