Beatdom

Peotl Eaters of the Hip Generation

An in-depth essay on the Beat writers’ experiences with peyote, 1950-1959.

Jul 11 • David S. Wills

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Hemingway and the Beat Generation

A detailed look at the links between Ernest Hemingway and the Beat writers.

Jul 2 • David S. Wills

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June 2026

Poets of Our Time: The Beats at the Royal Albert Hall

Some notes on the famous poetry reading of 1965.

Jun 11 • David S. Wills

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The Three Wives of Queer William S. Burroughs

A groundbreaking new book goes on sale today.

Jun 5 • David S. Wills

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Allen Ginsberg at 100

On the centennial of Beat poet Allen Ginsberg.

Jun 3 • David S. Wills

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May 2026

Homo Sap, the Ugly Animal

An essay about Burroughs’ underappreciated late novella, Ghost of Chance.

May 20 • David S. Wills

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New Ginsberg Album Reviewed

A look at the latest musical release from Allen Ginsberg.

May 14 • David S. Wills

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Coming Soon: Beatdom 26

The Allen Ginsberg special issue goes on sale next month.

May 6 • David S. Wills

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April 2026

Malcolm Lowry and the Beats

A short essay on Under the Volcano and its impact on the Beat writers.

Apr 15 • David S. Wills

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March 2026

Honest Advice Wanted: Allen Ginsberg and Kenneth Rexroth

An in-depth look at the very difficult relationship between two major poets.

Mar 29 • David S. Wills

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February 2026

News and Reviews, February 2026

Roosevelt Redux, Visions of Jack Kerouac, and more.

Feb 18 • David S. Wills

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January 2026

Jack Spicer at 101

Some thoughts about an anti-Beat poet... and a few about Richard Brautigan.

Jan 30 • David S. Wills

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