{"product_id":"the-process-beat-era-mysticism-and-madness-in-the-sands-of-north-africa-9781585677115","title":"The Process: Beat-Era Mysticism and Madness in the Sands of North Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Process\u003c\/em\u003e by Brion Gysin is a groundbreaking novel that takes readers on a hallucinatory journey across the Sahara Desert.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Ulys O. Hanson, an African-American professor of the History of Slavery, who embarks on a pilgrimage through North Africa on a mysterious foundation grant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, he encounters a series of eccentric characters, including Hamid, a mad Moroccan who transforms him, and Mya, the richest woman in creation, with her plans to make Hanson the puppet Emperor of Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGysin's novel is renowned for its evocative descriptions of the Sahara and its exploration of Sufi culture. Blending adventure with a deep psychological quest for self-discovery, \u003cem\u003eThe Process\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique and compelling read that captures the essence of Gysin's experimental literary style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis novel is a must-read for those interested in the Beat Generation and avant-garde literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Overlook Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781585677115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.98h x 5.54w x 0.93d","brand":"Brion Gysin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072319975605,"sku":"9781585677115","price":15.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_9c3a80ee-cbaa-4d55-be2a-7491c9e0cb23.jpg?v=1764688513","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-process-beat-era-mysticism-and-madness-in-the-sands-of-north-africa-9781585677115","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}