The Dharma Bums

Back before Nirvana hit the charts I took refuge with this little book. through the years I have reread this several times, and went on to enjoy the works of one of the characters in this book(Gary Snyder)
When Nirvana finally did hit the charts, I remember loaning this book out. and turning others on to it. My original copy disappeared and the copy I own now is falling apart. This is the first book that I ever read from Jack Kerouac, A decade later I finally read his more famous "On the road".

Some of the dharma

This collection of words sums ups Jack Kerouac's Buddhist study. There is some heavy stuff within these pages, I enjoyed every damn word.

The Subterraneans

This is one of those books I have had for what seems ever. Ive read it a few times. loaned it out and by miracle got it returned. One of my favorites from Jack Kerouac. The mood in this book is different than his others. This book has a lot of jazz beat mixed into the text. I can recall picking up an old acoustic guitar and opening the book up to any old page. and just singing the words on the page. The Kerouac magic fell into place as song emerged, that can't be done with just any book. Thus the king of the beats does his thing, in this short little gem. Jack knew what to do with an old chair.