Philip Lamantia

Born 23 October 1927 in San Francisco, California, USA

Died 7 March 2005 (aged 77)

Philip Lamantia (October 23, 1927 – March 7, 2005) was an American poet, writer and lecturer. His poetry incorporated stylistic experimentation and transgressive themes, and has been regarded as surrealist and visionary, contributing to the literature of the Beat Generation.