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Scratching the Beat Surface

Scratching the Beat Surface

Scratching the Beat Surface

Scratching the Beat Surface

by McClure, Michael

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  • Hardcover
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Condition
Very Good in Good+ dust jacket
ISBN 10
0865470731
ISBN 13
9780865470736
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North Point Press. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0865470731 . Book has slight fading to edges of covers, several small light moisture marks to page fore-edges; DJ has couple light moisture marks to rear, shelfwear, couple tiny tears, spine lightly toned; 174 pages .

Synopsis

This insider's view of the Beat scene of the fifties and early sixties vividly marks the advancement of a new perception of art as "a living bio-alchemical organism" through essays by a poet and playwright who helped shape the movement.

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Bookseller
Books of Paradise US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
L1976
Title
Scratching the Beat Surface
Author
McClure, Michael
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good in Good+ dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
ISBN 10
0865470731
ISBN 13
9780865470736
Publisher
North Point Press
Place of Publication
San Francisco, Ca
Date Published
1982
Keywords
0865470731, Literature, Literary Criticism, Essays, Beat Generation, Poetry
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Poetry;

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About Books of Paradise

Books of Paradise was established in January of 1988. We operated a 'mom & pop' general used bookstore until June of 2011 when we closed our doors and "retired" to internet bookselling only. We specialize in used rare and out-of-print books, as well as local history books.

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