The Beat Generation in Europe
June 7, 2009
Rebellious youth, loud jazz, sex, drugs, and cigarettes! Let’s jive Daddy-O! Opening credits from Edmond T Gréville’s 1960 British film “Beat Girl”. Gillian Hills is SMOKING in this clip!
Beat poet William Pryor had some amazing photos of him and his friends running around Europe in the 1960’s. They are definitely very cool.
I love the bidet
The Euro-Invasion was also full blown with French teen pop singers like Francoise Hardy and France Gall.
French teen pop singer Francoise Hardy
France Gall’s “Laisse Tomber Les Filles”:
Benny Waters plays in Paris Cafe - Photo by Harold Chapman
Beat Girls competing for the title of "Miss Beatnik" - San Francisco 1959
More Great Antique Books in Paris
April 25, 2009
Images a la Sauvette (The Decisive Moment) by Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris Bookshop Window
April 18, 2009
I spotted this gem of a book in a Paris bookshop window. This book is not to be confused with “The Indecisive Moment”.
Amazing Sandwich at The Jardin Du Luxembourg, Paris
April 18, 2009
After a fun morning of shopping dans La Grande Epicerie, I made and enjoyed this wonderful sandwich at the Jardin du Luxembourg.
Baguette with proscuitto. I'm adding the salted beef.
Adding salami...
Next, the cheese...
Ready to eat!
This sandwich tasted amazing!
Rooster Door Knocker in Paris
April 18, 2009
Antique Canes in Paris
April 18, 2009
I saw these in a Paris window and thought they were great!
Attention Operatives and Superiors:
The Invisible Agent was spotted in Paris at the Hotel Meurice. All Operatives must reallocate to this agenda immediately.
Image captured by Operative #794 at 21:37
8mm Paris – 1956:
-The Office of the Director
The Invisible Agent 