The Last Gathering of the Beat Poets and Artists at City Lights Books
North Beach San Francisco 1965
Lawrence Ferlinghetti wanted to document the 1965 Beat scene in San Francisco in the spirit of the early 20th century classic photographs of the Bohemian artists & writers in Paris.
The Beats, front row left to right: Robert LaVigne, Shig Murao, Larry Fagin, Leland Meyezove (lying down), Lew Welch, Peter Orlovsky.
Second row: David Meltzer, Michael McClure, Allen Ginsberg, Daniel Langton, Steve (friend of Ginsberg), Richard Brautigan, Gary Goodrow, Nemi Frost.
Back row: Stella Levy, Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Because this is a vertical image about half of the Beats attending are not shown.
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Larry’s film negatives from the 60’s have been drum scanned and restored to his original vision. Professionally printed in the Bay Area. We use Canson Infinity Baryta II paper, smooth with a light texture. Each print includes a small border and accompanying each print is a 5x7 card with Larrys behind the scene story. Low quality images are shown online, prints are high quality and sharp
We are happy to mat and frame your print for you or the recipient. We offer a gallery style glass and black metal frame. Included is acid-free mat board which protects your print by keeping it off the glass. Also included is acid free foam board backing and a wall hanging kit.
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