Herbert Huncke, 1980s
Photo by Louis Cartwright
(Source: Flickr / bookstreet)
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Beatniks were artists and writers who started a literature-based sociocultural movement in 1950s America. This Tumblr is all about them, their work, their inspirations, and those they inspired. I also include the evolution of faux beat culture into a 1950s pop trend as well as how the beatniks' influence continues today. I apologize for any reposts; it's difficult to remember what I have and have not shared.
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Herbert Huncke, Allen Ginsberg, near window of Ginsberg’s E. l2th Street apartment, New Year’s l976.
Herbert Huncke and Allen Ginsberg, East 10th St, NYC 1970. Photo. c. Anne Charters
(Source: ginsbergblog.blogspot.com)
I would give anything to hear half of his stories in person.
Francois Bernadi’s short film, “Original Beats”
More lovely submissions by http://susannahsstillalive.tumblr.com/
(Source: fuckyeahallenginsberg)
Herbert Huncke reads from "Herbert E. Huncke"
when I say it to myself, and frequently I say it to myself, I am immediatly aware of a sense of disgust …
