The love book by lenore kandel

Most of us dont think of kandel when we think of the beats but no one was braver, more daring or more honest than lenore kandel. As a result the book was seized by the police as hard core pornography in violation. Kandel is one of the essential poets of the beat generation, but after a motorcycle accident in 1970, she all but disappeared. Lenore kandels love lust unm timeline the university of. In 1967, a jury deemed kandels short pamphlet the love book, which contained four of her poems, obscene. Late last year 1966 lenore and her poetic description of the love act using the word fuck zp editor made headlines.

Lenore kandel 1932 2009 was originally from new york, and moved to san francisco in 1960. We stock literature, philosophy, cinema, magazines, and childrens books. She read this poem on stage at the human bein in golden gate park on january 15, 1967. Lenore kandel was an american poet, affiliated with the beat generation and hippie. Now, a new book, collected poems of lenore kandel, showcases more than 150 of the late artists pieces some controversial, all beautiful. Collected poems of lenore kandel io poetry series book 5. It is a must have for anyone truly interested in 1960s hippie literature. Lenore kandel 19322009 was born in new york city and wrote poetry from childhood. Lenore kandel s moment of fame notoriety rather was her first book, the love book, judged obscene and her books confiscated from san francisco bookstores in late 1966. Lenore kandel s first appearance in literary history is as a character. Late last year lenore and her poetic description of the love act made headlines.

Dec 11, 2009 much like leonora carrington was to the surrealist movement, the visionary poet and counterculture activist lenore kandel was a peer and a participant, not a moll, muse or girlfriend. Specializing in used, rare, out of print and new books on contemporary art, architecture, and design. But controversial poet lenore kandel, known for her sex positivity and the obscenity charges brought against her for her erotic works, was a pivotal female face of the movement. The love book was lost until this reprint was mad available.

Collected poems of lenore kandel io poetry series book 5 ebook. Remembering lenore kandel on this date october 18 in 2009, poet lenore kandel died. Collected poems of lenore kandel contains 80 examples of her art, from the holy erotica of her early years to later, more contemplative works. Beat generation poet best known for the love book, a controversial poetry chapbook. As such, the catholic culture contributed to the culture of civility. The author of the love book 1966 and word alchemy 1967, she. In 1966, the same year she published the love book, kandel. Collected poems of lenore kandel by lenore kandel, hardcover. In 1967, a jury deemed kandel s short pamphlet the love book, which contained four of her poems, obscene. The majority of students in his class were first year undergraduates. She appeared in jack kerouacs big sur as romana swartz.

The scandal began when africanamerican teaching assistant named lionel williams distributed the poem called love lust to his english class. Bio, and sections from kandel s introduction to word alchemy, 1967. Collected poems of lenore kandel north atlantic books. Kandel is one of the essential poets of the beat generation, but. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books. A collection of kandels poetry was released by north atlantic books in 2012 with a foreword by diane di prima. Beat poet whose the love book fell victim to one of san franciscos longest ever court cases. The entirety of the love book is now available in the collected poems of lenore kandel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Jan 04, 2014 lenore kandel s collected poems starts with her absolutely incendiary the love book which was published in 1966. Lenore kandel s collected poems starts with her absolutely incendiary the love book which was published in 1966. And most of all to lenore kandel for a spirit, a love, and a creativity that continues to reverberate down through the years. This helped to sell the collection and eventually it was found not to violate obscenity laws, prompting kandel. The history behind book is probably more important than the actual content. In 1966 the love book, a small collection of cosmic erotic lyrics, was published by beat poet lenore kandel. Joe pachinko superstition street press san francisco, california 2003 225500. A small pamphlet compiled of 4 poems, the love book provoked censorship with its poem to fuck with love. Oct 22, 2009 lenore kandel hung out with beat poets and was immortalized by jack kerouac, wrote a book of love poetry banned as obscene and seized by police, and believed in communal living, anarchic street. Lenore kandel hung out with beat poets and was immortalized by jack kerouac, wrote a book of love poetry banned as obscene and seized by police, and believed in communal living, anarchic street.

Like howl and other poems a decade earlier, the love book was confiscated in san francisco. Lenore kandel was a pioneer, challenging conventions in the realms of female. Excerpts from antoinette mays 1967 interview with lenore kandel in les gals magazine, summer 1967 issue, volume 2, number 3. Kandels poems display her dedication to keeping her writing as honest and straightforward as the lifestyle she pursued. She never spends an instant telling you how to get there. May 12, 2012 in 1967, a jury deemed kandel s short pamphlet the love book, which contained four of her poems, obscene. The second feature was of the love book by lenore kandel. Lenore kandel spoke at the human bein in golden gate park, january 14, 1967 her birthday, which helped launch the summer of love. Williams told his students that his class would cover themes including love and sex. Jack kerouac immortalized her in his novel big sur. Lenore kandel hung out with beat poets and was immortalized by jack kerouac, wrote a book of love poetry banned as obscene and seized by police, and believed in communal living.

Customize your book as much or as little as youd like. Buy the love book by lenore kandel online at alibris. The love book was confiscated from bookstores in san francisco by police in 1966, on charges of obscenity. The love book 97809665312 by kandel, lenore and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.

Late last year lenore and her poetic description of the love. Apr 10, 2012 in 1967, a jury deemed kandels short pamphlet the love book, which contained four of her poems, obscene. This auction ia for an excellent condition copy of the love book by lenore kandel published in 1966 by stolen paper. The love book, transcendental jewel of american poetry, banned as part of an illegal program of harassment, arrests, and mass confiscations instituted by. The following youtube video is of kandel reading from and commenting on her poem to fuck with love, phase 2 from the love book. In 1967, a jury deemed kandel s short pamphlet the love book. Lenore kandel was an icon of both the beat and hippie eras. A society afraid of itself stands as another definition of hell. Dec 10, 2014 excerpts from antoinette mays 1967 interview with lenore kandel in les gals magazine, summer 1967 issue, volume 2, number 3. A collection of kandel s poetry was released by north atlantic books in 2012 with a foreword by diane di prima. A small pamphlet consisting of four poems, the love book provoked censorship with its threepart poem, to fuck with love. Oct 14, 2019 lenore kandel, il potere delle parole john looker says.

Bedtime is daytime, and we come into bloom after midnight. Lenore kandel born 1932 is an american poet who was briefly notorious as the author of a short book of poetry, the love book. Fans of the beats or of raw, honest, holy erotica will probably enjoy these poems. Kandel was active as a poet in the beat and 60s counterculture and appeared as the character romana swartz in kerouacs big sur. Jan 18, 2010 lenore reads her infamous poem from the love book. Lenore kandel is one of the most wrongfully uncelebrated, unacknowledged women of the beat movement. Lenore kandel project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Lenore kandel, collected poems of lenore kandel, north atlantic books, 2012, isbn 1583943722, isbn 9781583943724 limited edition of the love book published by joe pachinko of superstition street press in 2003, isbn 09665310.

Nov 14, 2017 the editors were briefly arrested but eventually won the battle in court to published the newsletter, which prompted the cover of the twentieth edition, saying hello ma, i glad i win. She was born in 1932 in new york city and died in 2009 in san francisco. The book is very short, only 6 pages long, and it consists of only four poems. She printed many poetry pamphlets in her early years, one of which. A small pamphlet consisting of four poems, the love book provoked. Lenore kandel, poet, talks with carlos fresneda and isaac hernandez, illustrated from a beautiful collection of photos from her. Lenore kandel january 14, 1932 in new york city october 18, 2009 in san francisco, california was an. Beat poet whose the love book fell victim to one of san franciscos longest ever court cases, obituary in the independent. Lovebook personalized gift book that says why you love. Kandel was briefly notorious as the author of a short book of poetry, the love book. Each lovebook is a custom made list of all those little reasons why you love or appreciate someone.

Telling someone why they are special has never been this easy and fun. This erotic collection of poetry was seized by police in 1966 for violating obscenity laws. In 1967, she published a fulllength poetry collection entitled world alchemy. Feb 17, 2014 bio, and sections from kandels introduction to word alchemy, 1967. Lenores new book, published by grove press, is called, word alchemy.

The correct first edition with the text printed sideways, only one page of god love poem, partial stolen. May 06, 2012 and most of all to lenore kandel for a spirit, a love, and a creativity that continues to reverberate down through the years. Lenore kandels collected poems starts with her absolutely incendiary the love book. This book of explicitly erotic poems was busted at city lights books, and the psychedelic shop, as part of the police crackdown on the counterculture. Thats what we wondered when we heard that lenore kandel had authored a sequel to her controversial the love book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. It was a small book of erotic song, pages 38 of the collected. Collected poems of lenore kandel io poetry series by. Many of the poems have never been published, others only in rare ephemeral publications.