The Independent have published an obituary of my late friend Dick McBride, the poet, novelist, playwright and independent book distributor who worked at City Lights Booksellers & Publishers between 1954-1969:
Dick McBride was a poet of the Beat Generation who acted as a literary bridge between the United States and Britain, bringing the writings and spirit of the Beats to this country. In books and in performances of his own works and those of fellow writers, he sought to broaden awareness of the poets who had made such an impact on American writing.
Read the rest at The Independent
Rob McDowall 