Windblown World : The Journals of Jack Kerouac 1947-1954

It's still hard to separate Jack Kerouac the novelist from Jack Kerouac the brand. Beginning with the publication of ''On The Road'' in 1957, when Kerouac became a national celebrity and appeared on TV talk shows, and especially since his death in 1969, when he became a minor industry and a leading author's-photo postcard, his name has been used to sell so many attitudes and promote so many fashions that the artist behind the image has been obscured. For certain left-wing baby boomers, Kerouac is a political figure first -- the great Eisenhower-era proto-hippie. For New Agers, he's a spiritual pioneer who helped make America safe for Eastern religion. For college kids with powerful car stereos, he's the original road-trip party hound. Even people who may have never read him want a piece of Kerouac, it seems (including the tabloid murder suspect Scott Peterson, who referred to him as ''Jack Cadillac'' in a phone conversation recorded by the police.) Kerouac is no longer just an artist. He's a lifestyle god. - New york times.
ASIN: 0739451642
VSKU: BVV.0739451642.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Kerouac, Jack; Brinkley, Douglas (editor
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.