The Holy Barbarians
The Holy Barbarians by Lawrence Lipton, published by Martino Fine Books in 2009, is an illustrated edition that spans 330 pages. This book offers a comprehensive and unbiased survey of the beat generation, delving into their societal roles and the intimate facts surrounding their attitudes toward various aspects of life, including sex, drugs, jazz, art, and religion. Lipton aims to clarify the complexities of this cultural movement, providing insights into the backgrounds and language of its participants.
Readers will find a balanced discussion of the beat generation’s contributions to literature, art, and music, as well as an exploration of their perspectives on societal norms and institutions. The book addresses the customs and traditions of this influential group, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of art, popular culture, and social science in the United States. Through this detailed examination, Lipton sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history, offering clarity to those who may have been puzzled by the beat generation’s impact.
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Reprint of 1959 edition. Hardbound 328pp. Mr. Lipton’s book is the first complete and unbiased survey of the beat generation and its role in our society. Here are the intimate facts about these people and their attitudes-toward sex, dope, jazz, art, religion, parents, landlords, employers, politicians, draft boards, the law and, most important, toward the “square”. The author presents a picture of their way of life, their individual backgrounds, the language they have appropriated, in terms made clear for the first time to those of us who have been confused and puzzled about them. He also provides a balanced discussion of their literature, art and music, of what they produce and fail to produce in the arts they practice.
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