David Meltzer Boeken

A classic book of poetics by a major Beat Generation poet in a beautiful gift edition.

One of the most respected poets of the Beat and San Francisco Renaissance periods, David Meltzer has kept alive interest in the interface between jazz and poetry that exploded in the 1950s. This new edition of selected poems includes previously unpublished material and serves as a map to this very prolific and interesting poet.

Edited by Patrick James Dunagan. ROCK TAO is a rambling cohesive rock-n-roll poetics diary originally written in 1965 as Meltzer listened to KEWB in San Francisco transcribing lyrics of top hit songs. Along the way, he samples scientists, philosophers, psychologists, musicians, starlets... figures who defined what the sixties would come to be and how they would be remembered. ROCK TAO is penetrating in its critical view of the consumer culture taking shape in America. Meltzer said, "...I began examining what is famous in America as a way to sight those archetypal inventions peculiar to the land." He presciently anticipated the homogenizing Walmartification of how the country would develop over the next 50 years. The rollicking collage form of ROCK TAO is a continuation of novelist John Dos Passos' epic, USA Trilogy.

Focusing on the life of saxophonist Lester Young, the poems weave a deeply emotional and vulnerable narrative. David Meltzer employs multi-sensory free verse to create a layered exploration of Young's music, capturing both the ecstasy and pain inherent in jazz. Vintage photographs enhance this intimate biography, celebrating the unique bond among musicians. Meltzer's work reflects a profound connection between artists, revealing the mystical interplay of lives intertwined through the art of music, evoking a world rich in color and texture.

The book outlines seven interconnected principles that apply broadly to life and specifically to business, emphasizing the creation of self-sustaining energy. Each principle is backed by four key elements, aiming to generate positive energy that returns to us multiplied. It advocates for individual manifestation while highlighting the power of collective energy, suggesting that by empowering others, we can achieve significant global impact.

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An autobiographical work by a notable Beat poet, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the life and thoughts of an influential figure in American literature. Celebrated by Ferlinghetti as one of the greats, it explores themes of creativity, rebellion, and the quest for authenticity, showcasing the poet's unique voice and experiences that shaped the Beat movement. Through vivid storytelling, readers are invited to engage with the cultural and personal struggles that define the author's journey.

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