In "On the Bus," Paul Perry takes us on a vivid journey back to 1964, to the heart of an American cultural revolution ignited by Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters. Their legendary voyage across the United States in a psychedelically painted school bus, with Neal Cassady at the wheel, marked the end of the conservative Eisenhower Era and propelled the country into a period of unprecedented freedom and creativity. Perry's masterful narrative is not just a recount of this historic trip; it's an immersive experience that captures the spirit of a generation eager to break free from the norms of society. Through a blend of insightful analysis, historical context, and lively additional narrative from Kesey's sidekick Ken Babbs, Perry offers a front-row seat to the exploits that would forever change the American cultural landscape. With over 100 never-before-seen photographs from Prankster photographer Ron Bevirt, Allen Ginsberg, and others, "On the Bus" is a visually stunning and enlightening chronicle of the Merry Pranksters' adventures. Perry enriches the tale with candid interviews from participants and leading figures of the counterculture movement, providing a multifaceted view of the era. This book is more than just a celebration of a pivotal moment in history; it's an invitation to experience the wild, untamed spirit of the 1960s, to understand the forces that drove a generation to challenge the status quo and envision a world of boundless possibility.