Personal reminiscences of iconic literary and artistic figures provide unique historical context
witty and generous prose offers a engaging and accessible reading experience
Explores the cultural milieu of New York and San Francisco during the postwar and 1960s bohemian eras
Includes interviews, lists, and character sketches for a multifaceted portrait of Berkson's life
Formats for screen readers enhances accessibility for visually impaired readers
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A memoir by Bill Berkson
November 6, 2018 • 6 x 9 • 280 pages • 978-1-56689-529-3
Frank O’Hara, Marilyn Monroe, John Cage, Allen Ginsberg—champagne-soaked postwar Manhattan and bohemian 1960s San Francisco come alive in Berkson’s memoirs.
Bill Berkson was a poet, art critic, and joyful participant in the best of postwar and bohemian Ameri