A great interview with Ann. We met them in Oneonta at a student's apartment after a lecture they gave. A had a long conversation about why she didn't include Charley and Janine Pommy Vega in a Gale Research book on the Beats.
Ann Charters biography of Kerouac was my first read on Jack. The accomplishments of Sam & Ann are intertwined with the ecstatic Beat movement that had its antecedents in the San Francisco Renaissance- it’s an inspiration to have their story revealed and the influence of the University of California Berkeley on the dreamscape of Beat San Francisco
We share the experience that the great Ann Charters opened the window on Jack Kerouac to both of us, Jose. I'm very glad you learnt new things; I certainly did!
Truly lovely interview. What a fine life those two had. I love the depth and thoughtfulness of Ann's responses to your interview questions. Her telling of the story was low-key and completely fascinating.
Thank you for your engagement, Marc. Have to agree that the answers were deep, informative and, at times, surprising. I might perhaps have forgotten Charters’ production role in Country Joe’s ‘I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag’ but I knew nothing of his part in clearing the way for City Lights Bookstore, a project very close to your heart, I know.
A great interview with Ann. We met them in Oneonta at a student's apartment after a lecture they gave. A had a long conversation about why she didn't include Charley and Janine Pommy Vega in a Gale Research book on the Beats.
Thank you, Pam. And I’m sure you had an interesting conversation with her on the day.
Ann Charters biography of Kerouac was my first read on Jack. The accomplishments of Sam & Ann are intertwined with the ecstatic Beat movement that had its antecedents in the San Francisco Renaissance- it’s an inspiration to have their story revealed and the influence of the University of California Berkeley on the dreamscape of Beat San Francisco
We share the experience that the great Ann Charters opened the window on Jack Kerouac to both of us, Jose. I'm very glad you learnt new things; I certainly did!
Truly lovely interview. What a fine life those two had. I love the depth and thoughtfulness of Ann's responses to your interview questions. Her telling of the story was low-key and completely fascinating.
Thank you for your engagement, Marc. Have to agree that the answers were deep, informative and, at times, surprising. I might perhaps have forgotten Charters’ production role in Country Joe’s ‘I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag’ but I knew nothing of his part in clearing the way for City Lights Bookstore, a project very close to your heart, I know.