The Lost Photos Of Jack Kerouac

July / August, 2012

In 1959, Robert Frank-fresh off the publication of his seminal book of photography, The Americans-went on assignment for Playboy to photograph his friend Jack Kerouac, author of On The Road and the face of the Beat generation. Fifty-three years later, we offer these never-before-seen photos.In 1959, Robert Frank—fresh off the publication of his seminal book of photography, The Americans—went on assignment for PLAYBOY to photograph his friend Jack Kerouac. author of On the Road and the face of th...

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