false 11373022 702494 412732 0140042520 9780140042528 659 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1226369571m/412732.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1226369571s/412732.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/412732.The_Dharma_Bums 3.95 8786 The Dharma Bums is based on experiences the writer had during the mid-1950s while living in California, after he'd become interested in Buddhism's spiritual mode of understanding. One of the book's main characters, Japhy Ryder, is based on the real poet Gary Snyder, who was a close friend and whose interest in Buddhism influenced Kerouac. This book is a must-read for any serious Kerouac fan.]]> 1742 3.72 70602 5352 1958 0 0 false Tue Jan 01 02:44:39 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 01 02:44:45 -0800 2008