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New beatnik book?

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rch427 posted on 11/07/2003

As if I needed more evidence that I was losing my mind, I recently visited a website that had a huge article on a new book of beatnik-inspired illustrations by Shag, Tim Biskup, etc., and now I can't find it. I've tried every search method I can think of, but can't find any mention of said book.

Does anyone know of such a book, or is this yet another of those green tea-induced hallucinations?

[ Edited by: rch427 on 2003-11-24 20:42 ]

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thejab posted on 11/07/2003

It hasn't come out yet. I think I heard about this book on Otto's Tiki News mailing list and he said it was coming out soon, like this Winter. It's going to be more than just artwork, it's the whole story of the media portrayal of the beatnik (vs. the oft told story of the Beats that inspired them).

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tikichic posted on 11/07/2003

Here's the link. The limited edition hardback won't be avaiable until December but the softback is avaiable now. At least that's what Outre said when I called them last week.

http://www.beatsvillepad.com/

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Kanaka posted on 11/07/2003

It's available from Outre gallery.

http://www.beatsvillepad.com

Cheers,

Scotty

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Unga Bunga posted on 11/07/2003

Our favorite beatnic, Krebs (Bob Denver)

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rch427 posted on 11/07/2003

like--D'oh!

Thanks folks; I knew that one of you would know about this. Looks like a great book.

Ooo-bop-a-doo,

Robert

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Johnny Dollar posted on 11/07/2003

Honorable Mention to Rick Ocasek in "Hairspray."

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Formikahini posted on 11/07/2003

Follow the links to the Bob Denver site - GREAT stuff on Maynard G. Krebs (e.g., the "G." stands for "Walter"). You can enter your own Beatnik poetry in Maynard's Coffee House.

("Do-obie! Wants a gal who's dreamy, Dobie! Wants a gal who's creamy, D0bie! Wants a gal to call his Ooooown!"....... um, "creamy"?)

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hanford_lemoore posted on 11/08/2003

Geets Romo is our favorite Beatnik ever. And I don't mean the radio DJ.

~Hanford

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Unga Bunga posted on 11/08/2003

This is a great website for hipster history.
http://www.spaceagepop.com/lphip.htm
Here's a webpage with some great links to the Beat era:
http://www.charm.net/~brooklyn/Films/BeatFilmList.html


A Tiki Cheers To You!

[ Edited by: Unga Bunga on 2003-11-07 19:50 ]

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tikichic posted on 11/24/2003

I received my book over the weekend and it's great reading! Numerous color pictures throughout the book and very informative reading. A good book to read during these cold winter nights. I strongly recommend buying a copy if you haven't already.

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Shipwreckjoey posted on 11/25/2003

It's goin' on my Christmas list right now...just below the Cajon Tiki drums! BTW both those beatnik sites are really cool. I'll have to take a closer look later.

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