On the Bus: The Complete Guide to the Legendary Trip of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters and the Birth of Counterculture (Signed Painted & Doodled by Ken Kesey & Ken Babbs w/ COA from Zane Kesey) 1st Edition (1990)

Rare & important copy of this fascinating look at the advent of the Pranksters & their faithful bus trip across the U.S. in “FURTHUR”, with “Cowboy Neal at the wheel…”

First Edition, First Printing from 1990. Book has been signed & doodled by Ken Kesey & his trusty lieutenant, Ken Babbs on the half title page & has an original painting of highlight stylized letters & pattern by Kesey on the front cover. Book comes w/ COA from Key-Z productions signed by Ken’s son, Zane Kesey.

Condition: VG+ vintage condition, with minor handling & shelf wear. Has oil bleed on the half title page from the glue used by Kesey & Babbs when signing/doodling/adoring w/ glitter.

The fabled 1964 cross-country bus trip of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters - on a psychedelically painted school bus crammed with amplifiers, cameras, costumes, and assorted contraband as cargo and Beat legend Neal Cassady at the wheel marked the irreversible end of the "Eisenhower Era, " and set an American cultural revolution in motion. On the Bus is a celebration of the unforgettable exploits of the Merry Pranksters, immortalized in Tom Wolfe's bestselling book. In this engrossing popular history, the spirit of the era is captured in a remarkable living chronicle, combining analysis and history with colorful additional narrative by Kesey sidekick Ken Babbs. It features over 100 never-before-seen photos by Prankster photographer Ron Bevirt, Allen Ginsberg, and others, alongside candid and insightful interviews with participants and leading countercultural figures.Ships USPS Media Mail w/ tracking & insurance Any questions? Please feel free to message