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In this work, Ken Kesey returns to the famous 1964 cross‑country psychedelic expedition that launched the Merry Band of Pranksters. Twenty‑five years later, he frames the narrative as a metaphysical trial of Neal Cassady’s spirit, offering fresh insights into the original adventure. The book includes over 150 previously unpublished color photographs taken by Ron "Hassler" Bevrit, alongside additional images from Allen Ginsberg’s collection. Verbatim transcripts of key episodes provide a detailed, authentic record of the journey’s pivotal moments. Together, these materials reconstruct the rhythm and ethos of the original trip, inviting readers to experience the psychedelic odyssey through a new, reflective lens.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Ken Kesey
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