Memory Babe: A Critical Biography of Jack Kerouac by Gerald Nicosia
In 1969 Jack Kerouac died a premature death. While his legendary lifestyle and unique creative talent made him a hero in his lifetime, his literary influence has grown steadily since. With Memory Babe (a childhood nickname honoring Kerouac's feats of memory), Gerald Nicosia gives us a complete biography of Jack Kerouac—an honest, discriminating and, above all, compassionate assessment. This edition is enhanced by many rare photographs never before published.
Format: Hardcover
Published: 1985
Edition: 1st UK Edition
Pages: 768
ISBN: 9780670806003
Hardcover pre-owned book in good condition, some shelf wear and tear on dust jacket corners/edges, minor bumped edges ; slight fading to spine, foxing present on head of textblock.
