This rabbit
Apr 19, 2016 21:27:07 #
clicker44
Loc: Oakland California USA
This little rabbit had a distinguished career as the logo for the White Rabbit Press during the late 1950's and early '60s. The WRP was a collaboration between Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jack Spicer, and Robin Blazer.... "Beat" poets of the first water, all. I had the distinct pleasure of limning the little fella after a design by another SF area poet whose name escapes me.
The term Beat really did a serious disservice to some serious writers. It was, after all, just a sobriquet invented by a journalist from the New York Times book review. It has absolutely no meaning when it comes to literature in general and poetry in particular.
Such is life. Even a Beat life!
The term Beat really did a serious disservice to some serious writers. It was, after all, just a sobriquet invented by a journalist from the New York Times book review. It has absolutely no meaning when it comes to literature in general and poetry in particular.
Such is life. Even a Beat life!
Apr 20, 2016 08:12:48 #
Cute. I wonder if anyone has tried reading something sinister into that design.
Apr 20, 2016 10:44:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Cute. I wonder if anyone has tried reading something sinister into that design.
Probably. There are folks who read sinister meanings into everything.
Apr 20, 2016 11:52:35 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Cute. I wonder if anyone has tried reading something sinister into that design.
Jefferson Airplane's 'White Rabbit'? Just wondering. Things that make you go 'Hmmmmmm....'
Apr 20, 2016 16:26:13 #
clicker44 wrote:
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Hi David, I do remember the White Rabbit Press, although I assumed Ferlinghetti was sole owner. Thanks for the accurate history. I had a very enjoyable visit to your website. I like your art! Always good to meet a neighbor.
Regards, Phil
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