(Kerouac, Jack) Donaldson, Scott, editor

On The Road: Text and Criticism

ISBN: 0-670-52513-8
New York, NY: The Viking Press, 1979. First edition. Hardcover. "In this edition, appreciation of the novel On the Road is enhanced by four enlightening sections: John Tytell, Norman Podhoretz, John Clellon Holmes, and Kerouac himself discuss "The Beat Generation"; "Critical Commentary" includes nine essays by perceptive critics, two of which were especially written for this volume; in "Kerouac and His Art," Kerouac and others explore the literary principles underlying his work; and John Clellon Holmes offers a poignant personal reminiscence of the author in "The Great Rememberer." The volume also includes an Introduction by the editor, a chronology, a bibliography, and "Topics for Discussion and Papers.""(front flap) Part of The Viking Critical Library series, this is the first hardcover edition of an early production of Jack Kerouac's great work as the subject of veneration & intensive Beat skullership, its placement in the canon of American literature. A very rare milestone item in very fine condition, with price-clipped dj, hardly any wear to red clothbound book or dj, paper & edges slightly yellowed. A most beautiful & important Kerouac collectible. Very Fine / Very Fine [Item #1581]