This fascinating book explores Beat Generation writing from a transnational perspective, using the concept of worlding to place Beat literature in conversation with a far-reaching network of cultural and political formations. Countering the charge that the Beats abroad were at best nave tourists seeking exoticism for exoticism's sake, World Beats finds that these writers propelled a highly politicized agenda that sought to use the tools of the earlier avant-garde to undermine Cold War and postcolonial ideologies and offer a new vision of engaged literature. With fresh interpretations of central Beat authors Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William Burroughs - as well as usually marginalized writers like Philip Lamantia, Ted Joans, and Brion Gysin - World Beats moves beyond national, continental, or hemispheric frames to show that embedded within Beat writing is an essential universality that brought America to the world and the world to American literature. This book presents an original treatment that will attract a broad spectrum of scholars.
Embark on a Melodic Expedition Across the Globe Imagine a journey that not only takes you around the world but also lets you experience the heart and soul of every destination through its music and festivals. World Beats: Your Passport to Music and Festivals offers you just that - a comprehensive guide to immerse yourself in the global music scene like never before. In the pages of this enchanting guide, you will find everything you need to prepare for an unparalleled adventure. From crafting the ultimate festival itinerary to essential gear and packing tips, you are taken through a meticulous planning process. Discover how to traverse the globe sustainably and respectfully, ensuring your musical odyssey is as fulfilling as it is exciting. Europe's Symphony awaits with festivals that stir the soul, like the majestic Glastonbury and Belgium's magical Tomorrowland. But the voyage doesn't end there - Africa's Rhythms guide you through ancient lands with Morocco's Gnawa Music Festival and the smooth melodies of the Cape Town Jazz Festival. Dive into Asia's Harmonies, where Japan's Fuji Rock and Pakistan's Sufi Spirit offer a cultural chorus unlike any other. Meanwhile, Down Under, Australia's Byron Bay Bluesfest and New Zealand's WOMAD present a mix of music, arts, and dance that showcases the finest from the southern hemisphere. And if that's not enough, the pulsating beats of the Americas and the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean beckon with festivals that capture the essence of their lands. The journey continues with Secrets of the Scene, uncovering hidden gems and unconventional festivals worth the voyage. Navigate the digital world with tips on enjoying global beats from home and building a vibrant music community online. Plus, delve into the festival economy, understand the business behind the beats, and learn how to keep yourself safe and healthy on your travels. As the music fades and you find yourself back home, World Beats helps you preserve your festival journey memories and inspires you for your next adventure. With an essential festival checklist, a cultural etiquette guide, and a music festival calendar by continent, your musical odyssey is set to be an endless celebration of the world's vibrant cultural panorama. Embark on this melodious expedition with World Beats as your guide, and let the world's festivals transform your travels into a richer, more resonant experience. The rhythm of the earth awaits - are you ready to explore it?
This fascinating book explores Beat Generation writing from a transnational perspective, using the concept of worlding to place Beat literature in conversation with a far-reaching network of cultural and political formations. Countering the charge that the Beats abroad were at best naive tourists seeking exoticism for exoticism s sake, World Beats finds that these writers propelled a highly politicized agenda that sought to use the tools of the earlier avant-garde to undermine Cold War and postcolonial ideologies and offer a new vision of engaged literature. With fresh interpretations of central Beat authors Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William Burroughs as well as usually marginalized writers like Philip Lamantia, Ted Joans, and Brion Gysin World Beats moves beyond national, continental, or hemispheric frames to show that embedded within Beat writing is an essential universality that brought America to the world and the world to American literature. This book presents an original treatment that will attract a broad spectrum of scholars."
The story of the newsboys (and girls) who took on the world's most powerful press barons--and won--in the summer of 1899 is told in this fascinating picture book. Full color.
'[This] survey of the many little magazines carrying the Beat message is impressive in its coverage, drawing attention to the importance of their paratextual content in providing valuable socio-political context. [...] The collection contains a range of insightful close readings, astute contextualizing, and inventive lateral pedagogical thinking, charting the transformation of the Beat scene from its free-wheeling, self-help, heady revolutionary 1960’s days to its contemporary position as an increasingly respectable component of the curriculum. [...] The Beats: A Teaching Companion is successful on a number of levels; it is a noteworthy contribution to the ever expanding field of Beat studies and, more broadly, cultural studies; and it is a collection that at its best gives hope that in referring to its ideas the inspired teacher may still be able to enlarge the lives of their students.' John Shapcott, Keele University
An anthology of the best of the beats edited by Anne Waldman (who should know) and containing a chronology of the movement from Kerouac to Snyder. The emphasis is on the the poetry and prose excerpts; However, the volume includes brief biographical sketches, an introduction by Ginsberg, a recommended beat vacation guide of the places where the gang passed out or recovered, and more scholarly references. The writers selected for inclusion represent the core of beat: Corso, Kerouac, Ginsberg, Orlovsky, di Prima, Burroughs, Baraka, Ferlinghetti, Kyger, Kandel, Kaufman, Whalen, McClure, and Snyder. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
This book provides an overview of the development of the Reiki system of healing and the path it has taken in the course of its dissemination and continuous development. An authentic work, the book is woven together through personal encounters and mutual experiences with the leading Reiki Masters of the world.
The first book-length study of why the Beats were so fascinated by Mexico and how they represented its landscape, history, and mystical practices in their work, this volume examines such canonical figures as Kerouac, Burroughs, Ginsberg, Lamantia, McClure, and Ferlinghetti, as well as lesser-known female Beat writers like Margaret Randall, Bonnie Bremser, and Joanne Kyger.
The first comprehensive study to explore the role of esoteric, occult, alchemical, shamanistic, mystical and magical traditions in the work of major Beat authors.
The Cambridge Companion to the Beats offers an in-depth overview of one of the most innovative and popular literary periods in America, the Beat era. The Beats were a literary and cultural phenomenon originating in New York City in the 1940s that reached worldwide significance. Although its most well-known figures are Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs, the Beat movement radiates out to encompass a rich diversity of figures and texts that merit further study. Consummate innovators, the Beats had a profound effect not only on the direction of American literature, but also on models of socio-political critique that would become more widespread in the 1960s and beyond. Bringing together the most influential Beat scholars writing today, this Companion provides a comprehensive exploration of the Beat movement, asking critical questions about its associated figures and arguing for their importance to postwar American letters.
