Michael John Fles

Michael John Fles
Born (1936-11-11) 11 November 1936
London, England
Occupation
  • Poet
  • editor
  • musician
  • film personality
NationalityAmerican
Period1959–1995
Genrepoetry, fiction, non-fiction
Notable worksBeyond the Beat Generation
Spouse3
Children5
ParentsGeorge Fles, Pearl Rimel
RelativesLouis Fles, Barthold Fles, Bart Berman, Helen Berman, Thijs Berman, Giorgio van Straten

Michael John Fles (born 11 November 1936), known both as John Fles and Michael Fles, is an American poet, editor, musician and film personality. Professor David James referred to him as "the single most important promoter of underground film" in Los Angeles.