Hunter S. Thompson Books

Beatdom: From the Warped Mind of David Wills.

I remember the birth of Beatdom back in 2007, I was supposed to submit an article about the influence of jazz on the Beat Generation but injured my back and was non compos mentis due to the pain killers. I was disappointed not to get the chance to be part of issue 1 but David gave me a cool mention anyway.

I have been following Beatdom’s progress since the beginning and as an outsider looking in I can see it morphing into a juggernaut of a brand. The difference with this brand though is the fact that it doesn’t seem to be one feeding from the money trough, but one that feeds on the enthusiasm of the founder David, and that of its subscribers.

The latest issue of Beatdom (#5) is due for release on January 31. You can get all the information here including back issues, where to get them, and all you need to know about Beatdom. Issue 6 looks to be a good one too, it will have a focus on travel in relation to the Beat Generation. Be sure to check the site too for regular updates and news.