Person Open DS/UK/15469 Esam; John B (c1934-2011); New Zealand poet, film maker Esam John B c1934-2011 New Zealand poet, film maker Male

John Esam was a pivotal figure in 1960s London. Born in Gisborne, New Zealand, he moved to the UK in 1961, with extended excursions to Morocco, Greece, Stockholm and France. In 1962-63 he enjoyed a stint at the "Beat hotel" in Paris, where he met writers including William Burroughs and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Along with Dan and Jill Richter, Esam arranged the International Poetry Incarnation held at the Royal Albert Hall in 1965, where readers included Allen Ginsberg, Ferlinghetti, Alex Trocchi and Gregory Corso. Peter Whitehead, with John as assistant director, filmed the event as 'Wholly Communion'. www.theguardian.com International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 4/23/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 ffb2298e-0378-4c83-896b-01f40dbdd267