Conversations with Michael McClure

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The book features twenty interviews spanning from 1969 to 2015, showcasing the extensive creativity of Michael McClure, a key figure in the Beat Generation. It highlights his collaborations with influential artists across various fields, including notable friends like Bruce Conner, Bob Dylan, and Janis Joplin. McClure's early experiences in San Francisco and his mentorship from poets like Robert Duncan are explored, along with his adoption of Charles Olson's "Projective Verse." This collection illuminates McClure's significant role in shaping American counterculture through his diverse literary contributions.