Wulf Zendik
{{short description|American novelist}}
{{External links|date=May 2018}}
Wulf Zendik (born Lawrence E. Wulfing, in El Paso, Texas, October 7, 1920 – June 12, 1999) was an American author, poet, musician, environmentalist, and bohemian who founded Zendik Farm along with his wife.
He was the author of the novel A Quest Among The Bewildered, Blackhawk: Diary of an Eco-Warrior, and Zendik.[http://lantech.geekvenue.net/bookvenue/thebuzz/sharon/bookbuzz/1043217998/index_html Welcome to the Book Venue, An emerging Beat era Masterpiece by Wulf Zendik, by Lisa Macguire][http://www.litkicks.com/WulfZendik/ Literary Kicks, Opinions, Observations and Research] and described himself as an "undiscovered Beat."[http://adirondackreview.homestead.com/review25.html Ace Boggess Reviews "A Quest Among the Bewildered"], Adirondack Review
Wulfing founded the community Zendik (also known as Zendik Arts Farm), located in Florida, Southern California, Texas, North Carolina, and West Virginia at various times, with his wife/partner Carol Merson (also known as Arol Wulf).
After Zendik's death, Zendik Farm continued Zendik's philosophy by promoting the arts and an environmentally sound lifestyle.[http://zendik.org/aboutus/ Zendik Arts Foundation of West Virginia website] In 2006, the community had a show, Zendik News, on public-access television Channel 75 in Baltimore, MD.[http://www.baltimoregrassrootsmedia.org/PublicAccessTV/TVPrograms/TVPrograms.html Baltimore Grassroots Media, Shows on Channel 75] Zendik Farm members were known for their sales of T-shirts and bumper stickers saying "Stop Bitching, Start a Revolution."[https://web.archive.org/web/20160405214300/http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/cover/2005/cover1104.html Who Are These People?], by Ryan Grim. Washington City Paper, Nov. 4-10, 2005
The community has since disbanded, with the property being sold. It has been accused by former members and apostates{{by whom|date=May 2018}} of being a 'sex cult', wherein Wulf Zendik was presumed to have sexual access to females on the group, and was also the final say on who was allowed to date or have sex with each other.[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/21/zendik-farm-for-sale_n_2736216.html], Zendik Farm For Sale: West Virginia Commune, Maybe Cult, On The Market For $950,000
Publications and music
- Zendik, Wulf. 2001. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52125761 A quest among the bewildered]. Mill Spring, N.C.: Zendik Communal Arts.
- Zendik, Wulf. 1990. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52578384 Blackhawk: diary of an eco-warrior]. Bastrop, TX: Zendik Farm.
- Zendik, Wulf. 1990. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36803630 Bop!] Bastrop, Tex: Zendik Farm Arts Foundation.
- Zendik, Wulf. 2005. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/65198407 I=eM-e: the cozmik equation]. [Marlinton, W.Va.]: Zendik Arts.
- Zendik, Wulf. 2003. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53706276 Talk given to the International Monetary Fund one night before takeover]. Mill Spring, NC: W. Zendik.
- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57496474 Zendik, 1998 rock music CD], Vero Beach, FL: Zendik Soundz. Songs: Strontium rain—Purple blaze—Yang/yin—When she strays—Ancient in my eyes—Jewels and things—This muzik.
- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56699595 We the poet]. Rock music CD by Zendik (Organization). 1999. Mill Springs, NC: Zendik Soundz. Songs: What happened to rock'n roll—My life would sing—How many—Last chance blues—Girl could dance—Never had a chance—River in my mind—Gambler—Let it rip.
- Zendik Orgaztra, and Wulf Zendik. 1999. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57588700 Dance of the cozmic warriorz]. Vero Beach, FL: Zendik Soundz. Songs: Yang/yin—Farm jam—The kiss—Madman—Dance of the cozmic warriorz—Let's get stoned—Inzanity.
See also
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- [http://wulfzendik.wordpress.com The Work of Wulf Zendik - online repository of his written work]
- [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/21/AR2006012101382.html The Green Alternative, At Zendik Arts Farm, a Commune Strives for a Dollar and Change], by Fredrick Kunkle. Washington Post, Jan. 22, 2006
- [http://emeraldimajia.livejournal.com/149140.html#cutid1 FAQ and criticism of Zendik Farm by former member]
- [http://blog.purplearth.net/1549/marketing-the-revolution-my-13-years-at-zendik-farm Personal story of a 13-year member of Zendik Farm (1978-1991)]
{{Authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Zendik}}
Category:20th-century American novelists
Category:American artist groups and collectives
Category:American environmentalists
Category:American male novelists
Category:Beat Generation writers