Portion of subtitle from container. Unabridged. Compact disc. Read by John Ventimiglia. "This edition was prepared by Howard Cunnell, who, along with three other Kerouac scholars, Penny Vlagopoulos, George Mouratidis, and Joshua Kupetz, also provide a critical introduction that explains the fascinating history of 'On the road,' as well as anchoring the text in its historical context"--Container.
Summary:
This audio presents, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the manuscript, the never-before-published original scroll edition, representing the first full expression of Kerouac's revolutionary aesthetic, the identifiable point at which his thematic vision and narrative voice came together in a sustained burst of creative energy.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.