{"product_id":"the-holy-barbarians","title":"The Holy Barbarians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Holy Barbarians\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lawrence Lipton is a 1959 book that provides a vivid and somewhat romanticized portrayal of the Beat Generation, focusing primarily on the bohemian lifestyle and countercultural activities of the artistic and literary community in Venice, California. It is both a historical document and a cultural critique, offering insight into the ethos of the Beats during a time of social and artistic upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Holy Barbarians\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable resource for understanding the roots of 20th-century counterculture and the role of the Beat Generation in shaping ideas about freedom, creativity, and rebellion. It captures a moment in history when artistic expression and social critique intersected, laying the groundwork for future movements in art and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51981661503719,"sku":"9798897181063","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_595cdfac-72f8-4b96-b70f-4558ab00c8bc.jpg?v=1776216682","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/the-holy-barbarians","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}