Jack Kerouac (Paperback)

Paperback. Since his death, the legend of Jack Kerouac, 'King of the Beats', has contined to grow, but has often obscured the real story of a fascinating life. Tom Clark's biography now reveals the essential Kerouac. All the elements of his life are here: the drugs and drink, the soul searching, the writings, and the characters that came into his life, as well as a complete record of the travels which were the basis of works like On the Road and Visions of Cody. A biography of writer Jack Kerouac which draws on Kerouac's words and books, as well as information gathered from those who knew him best, to examine the events which influenced his writing. First published in 1994. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.