William S. Burroughs & Allen Ginsberg

Signed by both William S. Burroughs (as author) and Allen Ginsberg (epilogue), authentic autographed copy of 'The Soft Machine / Nova Express / The Wild Boys.' A Grove Press Inc., second printing 1982.

William Seward Burroughs II; also known by his pen name William Lee; February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997), American novelist, short story writer, essayist, painter, and spoken word performer. A primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author, he is considered to be "one of the most politically trenchant, culturally influential, and innovative artists of the 20th century." His influence is considered to have affected a range of popular culture as well as literature. Burroughs wrote eighteen novels and novellas, six collections of short stories and four collections of essays. Five books have been published of his interviews and correspondences. He also collaborated on projects and recordings with numerous performers and musicians, and made many appearances in films.

Irwin Allen Ginsberg (June 3, 1926 – April 5, 1997), American poet and one of the leading figures of both the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the counterculture that soon would follow. Ginsberg  vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism and sexual repression and was known as embodying various aspects of this counterculture, such as his views on drugs, hostility to bureaucracy and openness to Eastern religions. Ginsberg is best known for his epic poem "Howl," in which he denounced what he saw as the destructive forces of capitalism and conformity in the United States.

Hardback. Signed by both in black ink on colophon. In very good condition with some wear and looseness to binding.