Desolation Angels

US $8.54
ApproximatelyS$ 11.12
Condition:
Very Good
Giving never felt so good. This sale benefits charity.
Shipping:
US $12.34 (approx S$ 16.07) USPS Ground Advantage®.
Located in: Macon, Georgia, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, 22 Nov and Fri, 28 Nov to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
No returns accepted.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:226979199148
Last updated on Sep 19, 2025 23:01:47 SGTView all revisionsView all revisions

All net proceeds will support Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia helps people discover and develop their God-given gifts through education, work, and career development services.
  • Official eBay for Charity listing. Learn more
  • This sale benefits a verified non-profit partner.

Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
Release Year
1995
ISBN
9781573225052
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1573225053
ISBN-13
9781573225052
eBay Product ID (ePID)
126870

Product Key Features

Book Title
Desolation Angels
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Religious, Literary, Historical
Publication Year
1995
Genre
Fiction
Author
Jack Kerouac
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
12.2 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
95-021092
Reviews
"Kerouac was a breath of fresh air when he came on the literary scene. He was also a force, a tragedy, a triumph, and an ongoing influence, and that influence is still with us." --Norman Mailer "Kerouac ... defines the sensibilites of members of his own subgeneration: we knew them as wearing such guises as the Beat Generation, the Subterraneans, the Dharma Bums; now we see them as Desolation Angels, sadly pursuing their empty futilities..." --Nelson Algren "Each book by Kerouac is unique, a telepathic discord. Such rich natural writing is nonpareil in later 20th century, a synthesis of Proust, Celine, Thomas Wolfe, Hemingway, Genet, Thelonius Monk, Basho, Charlie Parker and Kerouac's own athletic sacred insight. Jack Kerouac was a 'writer' as his great peer William S. Burroughs says." --Allen Ginsberg, "Kerouac was a breath of fresh air when he came on the literary scene. He was also a force, a tragedy, a triumph, and an ongoing influence, and that influence is still with us." —Norman Mailer "Kerouac ... defines the sensibilites of members of his own subgeneration: we knew them as wearing such guises as the Beat Generation, the Subterraneans, the Dharma Bums; now we see them as Desolation Angels, sadly pursuing their empty futilities..." —Nelson Algren "Each book by Kerouac is unique, a telepathic discord. Such rich natural writing is nonpareil in later 20th century, a synthesis of Proust, Celine, Thomas Wolfe, Hemingway, Genet, Thelonius Monk, Basho, Charlie Parker and Kerouac''s own athletic sacred insight. Jack Kerouac was a ''writer'' as his great peer William S. Burroughs says." —Allen Ginsberg, "Kerouac was a breath of fresh air when he came on the literary scene. He was also a force, a tragedy, a triumph, and an ongoing influence, and that influence is still with us." —Norman Mailer "Kerouac ... defines the sensibilites of members of his own subgeneration: we knew them as wearing such guises as the Beat Generation, the Subterraneans, the Dharma Bums; now we see them as Desolation Angels, sadly pursuing their empty futilities..." —Nelson Algren "Each book by Kerouac is unique, a telepathic discord. Such rich natural writing is nonpareil in later 20th century, a synthesis of Proust, Celine, Thomas Wolfe, Hemingway, Genet, Thelonius Monk, Basho, Charlie Parker and Kerouac's own athletic sacred insight. Jack Kerouac was a 'writer' as his great peer William S. Burroughs says." —Allen Ginsberg
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813.5/4
Grade To
UP
Synopsis
The classic autobiographical novel, "one of the most true, comic, and grizzly journeys in American literature" ( Time ), from acclaimed author Jack Kerouac "If the Pulitzer Prize were given for the book that is most representative of American life, I would nominate Desolation Angels. "--Dan Wakefield, The Atlantic Desolation Angels covers a key year in Jack Kerouac's life--the period that led up to the publication of On the Road in September of 1957. After spending two months in the summer of 1956 as a fire lookout on Desolation Peak in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington, Kerouac's fictional self Jack Duluoz comes down from the isolated mountains to the wild excitement of the bars, jazz clubs, and parties of San Francisco, before traveling on to Mexico City, New York, Tangiers, Paris, and London. Duluoz attempts to extricate himself from the world but fails, for one must "live, travel, adventure, bless, and don't be sorry." Desolation Angels is quintessential Kerouac., The classic autobiographical novel by Jack Kerouac featuring "one of the most true, comic, and grizzly journeys in American literature" ( Time )--now in a new edition Originally published in 1965, this autobiographical novel covers a key year in Jack Kerouac's life--the period that led up to the publication of On the Road in September of 1957. After spending two months in the summer of 1956 as a fire lookout on Desolation Peak in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington, Kerouac's fictional self Jack Duluoz comes down from the isolated mountains to the wild excitement of the bars, jazz clubs, and parties of San Francisco, before traveling on to Mexico City, New York, Tangiers, Paris, and London. Duluoz attempts to extricate himself from the world but fails, for one must "live, travel, adventure, bless, and don't be sorry." Desolation Angels is quintessential Kerouac.
LC Classification Number
PS3521.E735D46 1995

Item description from the seller

About this seller

gwecommerce

99.8% positive feedback3.4K items sold

Joined Jan 2018

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
4.6
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
4.9

Seller feedback (1,353)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • y***v (4)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Item was exactly as described. And authentic. It was packed very well, for any bumps or drops on the way. Item smelled great and I got it for a steal. Shipping was fast and I was updated regularly. Very good experience with this seller and hope to see what they have in the future. Only set back was the cost of shipping, as it was almost double what the price for this size of shipping should have been.
  • n***i (28)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past year
    Verified purchase
    I accidentally finished the purchase with our old address listed and worried that it would be delivered there and I’d have to go back to our old building. Contacted the seller and they were able to change the order promptly and it made it to us no problem. They had great communication. Item came as described and packaging was perfect. Great value. Thanks so much!
  • r***m (2659)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Purchases are very carefully wrapped and shipped. They are always as described and such a good deal. I have shopped with them multiple times and always am happy with my purchases . Highly recommend!!!