Published by San Francisco: City Lights Bookstore, 1967
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG. 4to, 48 leaves (mimeographed one-side), stapled wrappers. First and only issue of this Mimeo Revolution title from San Francisco's City Lights Bookstore, featuring work by central figures of the Beat revolution. Unmarked copy, small patch of abrasion to front cover at top staple, a bit of outer wear and soil. Not Signed.
Published by New York: New Directions Books, 1971
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 22 volume set. A fine collection of poetry, prose, and literary criticism. 18 softcovers, 4 hardcovers. Good bindings and covers. Shelf wear. Light creasing. Some volumes stamped on front end pages. Volumes 32 and 35 have library stamps and markings. Contents: New Directions 23-28 (1971-1974); New Directions 30-37 (1975-1978); New Directions 39-42 (1979-1981); New Directions 44 (1982); New Directions 46 (1983); New Directions 51ā"52 (1987-1988). Notable works in this collection include: "Old Men Go Mad at Night" by Tennessee Williams; "The Old Italians Dying" and "Populist Manifesto" by Lawrence Ferlinghetti; "Lament" by Allen Grossman; "Marie, Marie, Hold On Tight" by Harriet Zinnes; "The Crucifixion" by Jean Cocteau; "Cante Jondo" by Hilda Morley; "The Ugly Devils" by Yumiko Kurahashi; "Donāt Grow Old" by Allen Ginsberg; "Two Americans" by H.D.; and "Bird in Ambush" by Ursule Molinaro. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Presumed one shot beat poetry magazine edited by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Near Fine condition in tall thick side-stapled wrappers. Printed on rectos only. Terrific lineup of contributors includes Claude Pelieu, Ginsberg, Ferlinghetti, Carl Solomon and others.