Celebrating the celluloid expression of the Beat' spirit-arguably the most sustained legacy in US counter-culture-"The Naked Lens" is a comprehensive study of the most signio, cant interfaces between the Beat writers, Beat culture and cinema. Including interviews with writers such as Allen Ginsberg, directors such as Robert Frank and actors such as Taylor Mead; plus detailed examination of key Beat texts and cult classics from "Pull My Daisy" to William Burroughs' "Naked Lunch."" New updated edition includes recently uncovered Burroughs footage, plus Beat starring Courtney Love " New ISBN, new cover image, new numbered spine.Jack Sargeant is the author of "Deathtripping" and "Lost Highways."
