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1997 Allen Ginsberg's death in the Village Voice...
1997 Allen Ginsberg's death in the Village Voice...
Item # 718407
April 15, 1997
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 15, 1997
* American poet and writer Allen Ginsberg death
* Beat Generation - counterculture culture movement icon
* Best publication to be had ?
The front page has a photo of Allen Ginsberg with heading. And beginning on page 36 with heading: "Remembering Allen Ginsberg" which is an editorial on his recent death whioch continues on multiple inside pages with a few related photos. Nice to have in this counterculture publication.
AI notes: Allen Ginsberg, the iconic American poet and central figure of the Beat Generation, died on April 5, 1997, in New York City at the age of 70 from complications related to liver cancer, which had recently been diagnosed and had metastasized. He was also suffering from hepatitis. Despite his rapidly declining health, Ginsberg remained creatively active until the end, composing several poems in his final days. Best known for his groundbreaking 1956 poem "Howl", which challenged censorship laws and gave voice to the disillusionment of postwar America, Ginsberg was a pioneering force in modern poetry, blending radical politics, spiritual exploration, and unfiltered personal expression. His death marked the passing of one of the most influential literary voices of the 20th century, whose work helped redefine the boundaries of poetry and free expression.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete in 128 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. If purchasing, please do so with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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