Neal Cassady: The Fast Life of a Beat Hero - Couverture rigide

Sandison, David; Vickers, Graham

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1847721044 ISBN 13 : 9781847721044

Editeur : Omnibus Press, 2008

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A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This fascinating and in-depth biography of Neal Cassady takes a look at the man who achieved immortality as Dean Moriaty, the central character in Jack Kerouac's "On The Road". A charismatic, funny, articulate and formidably intelligent man, Cassady was also a compulsive womanizer who lived life on the edge. His naturalistic, conversational writing style inspired Kerouac, who lifted a number of passages verbatim and uncredited from Cassady's letters for significant episodes of "On The Road". Drawing on a wealth of new research and will full co-operation from central figures in his life - including Carolyn Cassady and Ken Kesey - this account captures Cassady's unique blend of inspired lunacy and deep spirituality.

Biographie de l'auteur

David Sandison was the author of biographies of Jack Kerouac, Ernest Hemingway, Che Guevara and Sharon Stone. He died in 2004. Graham Vickers is a freelance writer on the subjects of design, advertising, movies and popular culture. His other books include 21st Century Hotel, Key Moments in Architecture and the forthcoming Chasing Lolita.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Omnibus Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1847721044
• ISBN 13: 9781847721044
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 340