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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.
This blog is run by a hip cat named Cat.
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This blog is run by a hip cat named Cat.
The whitewashed room, roof
of a third-rate Mohammedan hotel,
two beds, blurred fan
whirling over ry brown guitar,
knapsack open on floor, towel
hanging from chair, Orange Crush,
brown paper manuscript packages,
Tibetan tankas, Gandhi pajamas,
Ramakrishna, Gospel, bright umbrella
a mess on a rickety wooden stand,
the yellow wall-bulb lights up
this scene Calcutta for the thirtieth night—
Come in the green door, long Western gold
hair pastered down your shoulders
from shower: “Did we take our pills
this week for malaria?” Happy birthday,
dear Peter, your 29th year. — Allen Ginsberg, “To P.O.” (via little—beast)(Source: lucifersfannypack)
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Peter Orlovsky and Janine Pommy Vega, 2007.
A Blue Hand: The Beats in India
A bit about the awesome book by Deborah Baker.
look at this motley group…
ahh to have a night on the town with them.
