City Lights Pocket Poets Anthology

from cschack

Granted, this probably gets an extra star on account of added sentimental value, but still: A magnificent reader from City Lights.

from

This was a very interesting, influential (for the movement), and inspiring collection of writings from various people that associated themselves with Ferlinghetti's press and the Beat Generation. I was especially enamored with the non-fiction pieces, particularly towards the end, that had been as...

from cschack

Granted, this probably gets an extra star on account of added sentimental value, but still: A magnificent reader from City Lights.

from GypsyJon

Great little anthology of poems by Ferlinghettis friends. Bought it at his book store, City Lights, in San Francisco. The book store is a a must see if you visit there.

from Richj

Great selection of really good poets. Maybe less Kerouac and more Ferlinghetti would be better but that's just my taste. A great place to jump into poets from the 50s (and earlier) to the 90s.