Articles and Reviews

This is a collection of articles and reviews, some that were published originally in DHARMA beat. Back issues of DHARMA beat are available. We hope that you enjoy perusing through the articles.

The Awakener by Helen Weaver, reviewed by Dan Barth

Meeting Jack Kerouac - compiled by Dana Cook. A fascination collection of authors and their first meeting with Kerouac as described by them.

For Nin by Bob Kealing - By Bob Kealing. He writes about a visit to the Florida gravesite of Jack's sister, Caroline (known to her family as Nin).
The 40th Anniversary of On The Road - By Attila Gyenis. A look at how On the Road came to be published. When did Jack write the first version of On The Road ?
Review of Some of the Dharma - Reviewed by Dan Barth. A look at Kerouac's tome of a book, which he wrote as working notes about Buddhism for Allen Ginsberg.

THE WIZARD OF OZONE PARK - By Patrick Fenton. He covers Jack Kerouac's time in Ozone Park, New York, which is on Long Island.

The Auction of the On the Road Scroll - (Articles compiled by Attila Gyenis) A look at the auction that took place May 22, 2001 at Christies Auction House, New York. A compilation of newspaper articles centering around the auction of the original On The Road scroll.

The Kerouac Commemorative in Lowell, MA - By Attila Gyenis. A look at the Kerouac Commemorative and a brief history of how it came about.
Allen Ginsberg Tribute Page by Attila Gyenis.

William Burroughs Tribute Page by Arthur Nausbaum.