Beat Culture and the New America: 1950-1965 by Phillips, Lisa - 1995

New York: Whitney Museum of American Art/Flammarion, 1995 This is the catalogue of the exhibition "Beat Culture and the New America: 1950-1965" held at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. With nine essays by art, film, and cultural historians, a detailed chronology, and a bibliography, the catalogue examines the Beat movement in all its complexity - through the many crosscurrents, exchanges, and collaborations among poets, visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers. Tan cloth with white titling on spine and front, grey end papers, black and white illustrations throughout as well as a few in colour, 280 pages. Upper edge of dust jacket has edge wear with some light chipping, one-inch closed tear at upper end of spine, and a half-inch closed tear on back, shelf wear. Dust jacket is now in a clear Brodart sleeve. This is a handsome book, in nice condition. Book is overweight. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good-. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.