NY: Cafe Bizarre, ca. 1959. Single tall sheet folded to make four pages. This version features a cover illustration of a large sinister face to convey the "bizarre" concept of this cafe. The back cover prints a small illustrated map of Greenwich Village bohemian hot spots. The menu includes such..... More
n.p.:n.p., [1967]. The photo shows the outside of the Cafe Bizarre at night with its "spooky" decorations around the door and the huge "Rick Allmen's Cafe Bizzare" banner hanging out front as people walk by on an evening in the Village. The Cafe Bizarre was one of the most conspicuous..... More
NY: Macmillan, [1968]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Includes reminiscences about Kerouac (with whom he worked on Pull My Daisy) and many others. Illustrated with photographs. Fine in price-clipped dust jacket. More
NY: United Press International, 1959. The photo shows "Miss Beatnik," known only as "Angel," surrounded by the judges of the contest that took place at the Gaslight coffee house in Greenwich Village. The judges were poet Bob Lubin, comedian John Brent, Victor Bigfeather, Dick Woods, and song-writer Raymond Preasha. On..... More
NY: United Press International, 1959. The blurb affixed to the back reads: "Wrapping her long hair around her like a shawl, a 17-year-old girl who says her name is only 'Angel' stands in front of the coffee shop. She was named 'Miss Beatnik' by a group of coffee house regulars."..... More
No place: no publisher, 1961. Pamphlet. First edition. Cover illustration of an abstract beatnik face. Entirely devoted to printing a long unattributed song that includes a bit of beatnik slang and a few beatnik references. Illustrated with small drawings that embellish the text. Near fine... More
New Brunswick, NJ: Unity & Struggle Productions, 2001. Pamphlet. First edition. Signed by the author. Fine. More
England: Columbia Graphophone, 1960. LP record. The soundtrack for this exploitation film about the British youth rebellion of the '50s starring pop idol Adam Faith and Gillian Hills. The film was later released in America as "Wild for Kicks." This was John Barry's first soundtrack, and it was the first..... More
No place: Privately published by Elmer Batters, ca. 1961. There are LP record covers around the mattress and on the floor, and part of the model's body can be seen reflected in a large mirror on the wall. Elmer Batters was an early master of fetish photography. Fine (ca. 2.5"..... More
No place: Privately published by Elmer Batters, ca. 1961. The model is lying on a mattress with her head resting on pillows as she looks upward directly at the camera. Elmer Batters was a pioneer in fetish photography. Fine (ca. 2.25" x 2.25"). More
No place: Privately published by Elmer Batters, ca. 1961. The model is lying on a mattress seductively cuddling a pair of bongos. Elmer Batters was the preeminent fetish photographer of the period. Fine (ca. 2.5" x 2.5"). More
No place: Popular Mechanics, no date. One of the rare instances where images of a beatnik were used to promote a product, rather than ridicule beatniks. "Man, Like UTICA's Way Out." This advertisement page was neatly removed from an issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. Fine. More
No place: Privately issued, [ca.1960]. Yes, that's right, a vintage beatnik beach towel featuring an illustration of a beatnik couple---the man wearing shades, a beret, and playing bongos, the woman reading a book titled "Off Beat Poems." At their feet is a bearded, shade-wearing octopus balancing a cup of expresso..... More
No place: no publisher, no date [ca. 1960]. A beatnik beard enclosed in a plastic bag with cardboard header with an illustration of a beatnik and the words: "Self Adhering! Dig That Beard! Crazy Man!" Very good. More
West Nyack, NY: Dexter Press, 1959. An oversize (6" x 9") postcard featuring a "Beatnik Diploma" stating: "This is to confirm that all cats must dig that cool (fill in the blank) is a graduate B. B. Bachelor in Beatnikosophy and is therefore 'hep' and 'gone' and has been 'with..... More
No place: Franco-American Novelty Co., 1960. Issued in both a male and female version, this male version features a plastic bag with cardboard header featuring an illustration of two beatniks with the quotes: "I Dig This Outfit!" and "Man This is Cool!" The contents include an "authentic French Beret," a...... More
Toledo, OH: Leister Game Co., 1959. Cardboard box printed with charming drawings of bearded, beret-wearing beatniks spouting beatnik phrases. The box contains 24 pieces of illustrated stationery in different shapes, 6 each in square, circle, trapezoid and rectangular format, plus 12 envelopes with a Beat jazz combo in the corner..... More
SF: San Francisco Guide Map, [ca. 1960]. A single narrow sheet printed on both sides. Illustrated with a photograph and a reproduction of a Keane painting. "As your escorted party traverses the three most unusual blocks in San Francisco you will view the haunts of the Beat Generation, the artist..... More
Brooklyn, NY: L. I. Mask Co., no date [ca. 1960]. A beatnik beard enclosed in a plastic bag and mounted on a piece of card stock with directions for use. "Fun For All All For Fun." Very good. More
No place: Privately published, 1968. The photo shows three couples partying, the guys are all shirtless, two are wearing shades, the women are wearing bra and panties. They are all cavorting in a shag carpeted living room with cigarettes and booze on the table. This scene was staged for an..... More
No place: no publisher, ca. 1960. A staged photo of a half-naked "beatnik" temptress straddling a conga drum that she's playing as she looks upward. A guitar leans against the wall next to her. Fine (ca. 8" x 10"). More
No place: no publisher, 1960. The photo shows three woman at an unidentified "Art Institute." They are standing in front of a huge abstract painting, one of them is holding bongos, the other is holding their baby, the third is standing by an easel. From the info on the back..... More
No place: no publisher, no date [ca. 1960]. The beatnik is shown amidst the outstretched hands of all those who are waiting to get paid by him. Blue ornamental border with a Tiki statue on either side. Fine (4.25" x 6"). More
Washington: Associated Press, 1959. The blurb affixed to the back reads: "The beatnik can find diversion in Washington, but no one knows for how long. The Coffee 'n Confusion, an all-night coffee shop is doing thriving business. It sells a lot of coffee, a little food, and provides a place..... More
n.p.: n.p., ca. 1959. Cardboard box printed with charming drawings of beatniks and beatnik phrases. The box contains 24 folding illustrated notecards. They feature 3 different beatnik-themed drawings, with 8 cards of each design. There are also 8 sheets of red stickers printing beatnik phrases to embellish the cards or..... More
