For the first time since its original print run, this book presents full-color reproductions of all front covers from all 100 issues of the Evergreen Review (1957–1973). Every detail is preserved—illustrations, photography, ads for books and albums, letters to the editor, subscription offers, and more—all reprinted exactly as they originally appeared.
Inside the Evergreen Review
Historian Pat Thomas interviewed 1960s-era Evergreen staffers to get the inside scoop on the magazine’s day-to-day operations. The book also features new essays that look back on this golden era, contributed by John Oakes, Loren Glass, Kasia Boddy, Dale Peck, Ethan Persoff, Ken Jordan, and Stanley Gontarski.
Exclusive Interviews and Essays
Pat Thomas, the PEN award-winning author known for Material Wealth: The Personal Archives of Allen Ginsberg, Listen, Whitey! and Did It! Jerry Rubin: An American Revolutionary, turns his focus to Evergreen Review—the most influential literary, political, and avant-garde magazine of the 20th century. His work, combined with fresh essays by notable writers, offers an unprecedented look at the magazine’s impact.
The Cultural Legacy of Evergreen Review
Launched in 1957 by Barney Rosset of Grove Press, Evergreen Review spearheaded the Beat Generation and later embraced the countercultural and radical political movements of the 1960s and ‘70s. The magazine featured contributions from icons like Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Gary Snyder, Michael McClure, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and many more. It became a definitive source for subversive literature, reflecting movements from Anti-Vietnam War protests to the rise of Black Power and beyond.
Publication Details
- Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
- Format: 320-page hardcover, full color (9 x 12 inches)
- ISBN: 9798875000676
- Price: $34.99
- Release Date: May 6, 2025
- Distribution: Norton (America) and Turnaround (UK & Europe)
Upcoming Book Tour
A book tour will soon be confirmed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Boston, and London, with additional dates to be announced. Advance PDF review copies are available by request.
This comprehensive volume is a must-have for anyone interested in the rich cultural history and revolutionary impact of the Evergreen Review—a true collector’s item that captures the spirit of a transformative era in literature and politics.
