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Burt Glinn A quiet moment at the Cock & Bull coffee shop, which is popular with the 'Beat' poets. New York City, USA. 1959. © Burt Glinn | Magnum Photos
Burt Glinn Hugh Nanton Romney (later known as Wavy Gravy) at a poetry and song night at McSorley's Saloon. New York City, USA. 1959 © Burt Glinn | Magnum Photos
Burt Glinn Leroi Jones, one of the original 'Beat' poets and controversial for his extreme political views, at his home in Newark. Now known as Amiri Baraka, he was named Poet Laureate of New Jersey in 2000 a (...)
Burt Glinn Half Note bar, Jazz hangout for the 'Beat' crowd. The band is standing on top of liquor cabinet. New York City, USA. 1959. © Burt Glinn | Magnum Photos
Burt Glinn Jack Kerouac and John Rapinic at the Seven Arts Cafe. John is the owner. New York City, USA. 1959. © Burt Glinn | Magnum Photos
Burt Glinn Mimi Margoux on the balcony of an East Village 'Beat' hangout. She describes herself as a dancer, actress, model and follower of 'la Vie Boheme'. New York City, USA. 1959. © Burt Glinn | Magnum Photos
Burt Glinn Beat poet Gregory Corso sits in the window of Alan Ginsberg's East Village apartment. New York City, USA. 1959. © Burt Glinn | Magnum Photos