Read and article on the Beat Generation writer and San Francisco's first poet laureate. Includes examples of his poetry.

Read the history of the official San Francisco landmark and Beat Generation book store founded by the poet in 1953. Includes vintage photos.

Helen Barolini presents these strategies for working with the poet's work in the classroom, looking at themes and artistic conventions.

Read a tribute to the Beat poet on his 79th birthday. Includes a brief biography, a bibliography, and links to related sources.

Read "Dog" as presented by the English department at the University of Pennsylvania.

Elsa tells the story behind the photos of Ferlinghetti and describes her interactions with the poet.

Read an electronic copy of "Number 8" from his book "Pictures of the Gone World."

Features a column on the intersection of poetry and society written by the poet for the San Francisco Chronicle Book Review.