Tag: Beats

RIP, Neeli Cherkovski

On By Scott HolstadIn Famous Friends, Writers & People I've Met/Known -- Stories, Poetry, Publishing, Writing1 Comment

Story from the New York Times: Neeli Cherkovski, Poet Who Chronicled the Beat Generation, Dies at 78. Hank: The Life of Charles Bukowski by Neeli Cherkovski Cherkovski was well-liked by many people, unless one included many mainstream press book reviewers. (I write that last comment more as a reflection of my memories some 25-30 years …

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A.D. Winans’ Dead Lions: A Book Review

On By Scott HolstadIn 5-Star Books, Book Reviews, Poetry

This book is an excellent collection of essays on four important twentieth-century poets and writers stemming from the longtime relationships AD Winans enjoyed with them. The writers are Alvah Bessie, Bob Kaufman, Jack Micheline and Charles Bukowski.It's a must-read for anyone interested in Bukowski and the Beats, the Hollywood 10 and more.

New Bukowski & the Beats List

On By Scott HolstadIn Famous Friends, Writers & People I've Met/Known -- Stories, fiction, Poetry, Writing

For any & all Bukowski &/or Beat poets & writers fans out there, check out the new List I created on Goodreads titled Best Books by Bukowski & the Beats. Vote for favorites on the list or add some of your own to the list & help it grow!