We've been selling hard-to-find & collectible Beat Generation, counterculture, art & poetry books since June, 2000. We also offer info (articles, interviews, photos...) about the Beat Generation & counterculture, and modern arts.

MOVING SALE!

Empty Mirror is celebrating its 8th birthday - and is moving! In the interest of an easy move, we're offering FREE SHIPPING! on all purchases $14.99 or over, shipped to US addresses.

We are also listing large lots of books on eBay - you can get Beat Generation, small-press, modern poetry books at drastically reduced prices! (We'd rather sell 'em than move 'em!)

Check out our eBay auctions here! or browse books on this site.

Newest Features!

Recent Book Reviews by Eric D. Lehman

Eric D. Lehman reviews 4 of Jack Kerouac's novels, Ferlinghetti's poetry, & Bill Ectric's collection of short stories.

Alchemy: Tom Waits

In two articles, songwriter Robert Wright considers Tom Waits as songwriter & inspiration, then considers the best covers of Waits' songs.

Read the Tom Waits & Songwriting article...
Discover the 5 best covers of Tom Waits songs...

See our Beat biographies & interviews and Featured reviews & articles for more...

Larry Keenan Beat, Bob Dylan & Counterculture Photos

Michael McClure, Bob Dylan & Allen Ginsberg photo by Larry Keenan

Larry Keenan's Beat Generation & Counterculture Photos, is a visual trip through 40 years of American counterculture.

Larry's subjects include Beat Generation poets & artists, Bob Dylan, Bay Area rock bands & much more.