Philomene Long

10 Essential Beat Generation Landmarks in Los Angeles

When most people envision the Beat Generation, they probably start with a vision of Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady and Allen Ginsberg, stumbling into a bar in New York City, rambling on about Nebraska and staring into the electric religion of the American plains. Or perhaps people think of Lawrence Ferl ... More >>

DRUMMING UP DEAD BEATS

Poetic Licentiousness

Readers respond to Gabrielle Idlet's provocative memories of her late father, the poet John Thomas