Lax Robert, Signed (24 results)

8vo, printed wraps. pp. 76. With William Claire's note laid in. A convert to Roman Catholicism, the American poet Robert Lax (1915-2000), was a friend of of the famous Trappist monk and author Thomas Merton. A student of Mark Van Doren, he and Thomas Merton were also influenced by their friend Ad Reinhardt. In his later years Robert Lax chose to live as a hermit on the island of Patmos in Greece where, in a quest for simplicity, he became a leading figure in literary minimalism. This is Lax first appearance in print and it is noted as a major break through for the poet. Also includes work by William Claire (on Delmore Schwartz), Linda Pastan, Reed Whittemore, etc.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine in Softcover in a Near Fine brown jacket. 1st Printing. Inscribed by Lax on the half title page, 96pp short 8vo. IB. Inscribed by Author(s).

First edition, first printing Designed by Alec Finlay. As new and bright lovely deckled edge with a Robert Lax presentation. One of 250. The artist Andrew Bick has signed this title. Beautiful all around and scarce.

8vo, printed wraps. pp. 76. With William Claire's note laid in. A convert to Roman Catholicism, the American poet Robert Lax (1915-2000), was a friend of of the famous Trappist monk and author Thomas Merton. A student of Mark Van Doren, he and Thomas Merton were also influenced by their friend Ad Reinhardt. In his later years Robert Lax chose to live as a hermit on the island of Patmos in Greece where, in a quest for simplicity, he became a leading figure in literary minimalism. This is an early Lax first appearance in print and it is noted as a major break through for the poet.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. Wrappers. Unpaginated (116pp.). Expanding upon 'new poems 1962' (New York: Journeyman Books, 1962). Very Good overall, if creased and yellowed to the wrappers. This copy has been signed by the author ('Bob') and inscribed to David (Miller). Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Andrew Bick (illustrator). 1st Edition. Second Series, Volume 3 of Morning Star Folio series published in July 1991. Black and white minimalist poem printed on heavy weight tissue paper in a limited edition of 250 copies. This is copy #123 and is SIGNED by the illustrator, Andrew Bick. Outer cream watermarked paper covers with black lettering printed by Peter Knee, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey. The Folios, edited by Alec Finlay, appeared quarterly and were enclosed within a white printed envelope. Enclosed with the poem is a 4pp essay about Robert Lax's poetry written by David Miller, entitled "The End of the Kingdom of Necessity, Servitude and Inertia". Small crease to top corner of envelope. Otherwise all in fine condition. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Wraps. 8vo. pp [3]. First edition, first printing. Designed by Alec Finlay. As new and bright lovely deckled edge with a Robert Lax presentation. One of 250 copies, this being no. 13. The artist Andrew Bick has signed this title. Beautiful all around and scarce. Fine in printed envelope. Signedes.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. Stapled wrappers. Unpaginated (32pp.). Including an essay on Lax by Thomas Kellein (in German), the 'first comprehensive bibliography' on Lax (in English), a couple of examples of his work, and photographs by Edward Rice. Very Good, the lower wrapper with a moderate corner crease and a couple of small splashes. This copy has been signed by Lax ('Bob') and inscribed to David (Miller); a slightly later supplement to the bibliography (two single-sided sheets) is loosely inserted. Signed by Author(s).

165 S., 2 leere Bl. (June Leaf) ; 217 S., 2 leere Bl. (Robert Lax) ; 195 S., 1 leeres Bl. (Richard Stankiewicz). Mit 98 teilweise farbigen und ganzseitigen Abb.(Leaf), 13 meist doppelseitigen schwarz-weiss-Abb.(Lax) und 95 meist kleinen schwarz-weiss-Abb.(Stankiewicz). // Shipping costs to the USA with a weight of 2-5 Kg are EUR 57.00 /// Neuwertig. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2750 23 cm. x 20,5 cm. Kartonierte Original-Broschuren mit schwarz-weissen Deckel-Illustr.und Rückenbeschriftungen, in Original-Kartonschuber mit schwarz-weisser Deckel-Illustr.und Rückenbeschriftung. 3 Bände. 1.Ausgabe. Mit Widmung von June Leaf auf S.5 in ihrem Katalog (Tinte, 3 Zeilen, signiert, datiert November 3rd 2004) und 2 weiteren Widmungen von nicht identifizierten Mitarbeitern der Ausstellung vorne in den zwei anderen Katalogen.

First edition, first printing New and bright white wraps with strong spine and clean text. From the library of poet and editor Cid Corman as his own personal copy with Corman's small white bookplate to the inside cover, fully signed by Cid Corman. Lax and Corman were associates, both published by New Directions.

First Edition thus, 1981. Book measures 8.75 x 8 inches. Softcover in French-flap covers. Text in German, English, French, and Spanish. Includes 24 b&w photographs of circus performers by Bernhard Moosbrugger throughout the text. Originally published by Journeyman Books n 1959, this is one of Lax's iconic books. This edition is thoughtfully done by Pendo and in a different format and trim size. Very Good+ in wrappers showing only light signs of wear. Inscribed by Lax on the title page.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Oblong 8vo. Wrappers with dust jacket affixed at the spine. Unpaginated (120pp.). 'Circus of the Sun' with parallel translation into German (by Alfred Kuoni), French (by Catherine Mauger), and Spanish (fragments by Ernesto Cardenal), plus photographs by Bernhard Moosbrugger. This copy has been signed by the author ('Bob') and inscribed to David (Miller). Signed by Author(s).

First edition, first printing SIGNED [Cid Corman]. Has become quite scarce. Back in this period Robert Lax was often associated with the artist Emil Antonucci in New York City. A wonderful combination between poet and artist. A quite scarce Robert Lax title issued in tall stapled wraps with age tone to cover. Text itself is bright throughout. From the library of poet, translator and editor of Origin Cid Corman with his small bookplate signature to the back cover. Corman and Lax were contemporaries and associates.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Printing. A Fine copy in black and white paper covered boards, in a Fine black and white dustwrapper, not price-clipped. INSCRIBED and SIGNED by subject Woody Allen in black marker on the title page. 390pp. with many photographic illustrations in text. Q09304.

Saddle-stapled wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A nice Association Copy. Inscribed by noted designer and the printer publisher of this work Emil Antonucci to Mitch Goodman and Denise Levertov: To Mitch & Denise, Hope You Like; and is Denise's copy, with her embossed bookplate to the verso of the front cover. [16]pp., with printed covers. Drawings and design by Emil Antonucci. A nice copy, with just a touch of wear, else Near Fine.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Small 4to. Wrappers. [118pp.]. Reprinted from 'The Lugano Review' Volume I/3-4 (September 1965), i.e. an offprint, presented as a standalone book. Slightly rubbed, with a short split and small scuff to the upper wrapper at the head edge, the wrappers also slightly marked/discoloured in places, but Very Good overall. This copy has been signed by the author ('Bob') and inscribed to David (Miller). Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A set six of the avant-garde periodical Assembling. Instead of selecting from submissions presented to it, Richard Kostelanetz (and, at various times, Henry James Korn, Mike Metz, Scott Helmes, and David Cole) invited potential contributors to submit a thousand copies of whatever they wanted to include, which were then alphabetically assembled into 8.5 by 11 inch books. Published by Ghilbmessa Inc. (First number) and then by Assembling Press, New York between 1970-1981. Edition of 1000. Overall excellent, well-preserved copies with minor edge-wear and age-toning, some mildly bumped corners, oversized pages in some issues creased at fore-edges. Very Good or better with no major flaws, no internal markings - all in custom protective mylar. Notably - front panel of Issue 1, which is printed on lighter paper than subsequent issues, has small closed tears at the staples - loosely attached thus. Issue 4 has a closed, diagonal tear with creasing at the spine near bottom edge - not affecting binding. Please inquire for further, thorough descriptions of condition of individual issues. Issue 1 (1970) features mixed-media contributions from Edward Ruscha (Chocolate smear by the artist), Dan Graham, Bernadette Mayer, Vito Acconci, Madeline Gins, Arakawa, Hannah Weiner, Robert Lax et al. Second Assembling (1971) features the work of Jochen Gerz, Davi Det Hompson, Clemente Padin, Alan Sondheim and Nicholas Zurbrugg et al. Third Assembling (1972), which was collated and bound by an anonymous fireman and his family, includes contributions from artists such as John Baldessari, John Furnival, Roni Hoffman, Elizabet Ginsberg, Ruth Krauss and Joseph Phillips. Fourth Assembling (1973) contains work by: Jean-Jacques Cory, Wally Depew, Dick Higgins, Nancy Henderson, Mad Dog et al. Fifth Assembling (1975) features artistic contributions by Eric Anderson, Bruce Andrews, Scott Hyde, Shoichi Kiyokawa, Thomas Macauley, Jonathan Price and Karl Young among many others. Sixth Assembling features works by Bob Aab, Anna Banana, A.F. Caldiero, Robin Crozier, Veronica Drew, Bill Gaglione & Tim Mancusi, Joe Johnson etc. Seventh Assembling features contributions by, among others, Rene Aeberhard, Bruce Andrews and Eduardo Ballerini. Eighth Assembling (1978) was split into two (A-J) and (K-Z) and includes avant-garde contributions from artists such as Charlton Burgh, Charles Ewert, Michael Gibbs and Richard Grayson in the first, and Valery Oisteanu, Douglas Turnbaugh and Nancy Wolf in the second. Ninth Assembly (1979) constitutes a 'critical' anthology. Tenth Assembling features contributions by Allan Coleman, Bonnie Donohue, Rimma & Valery Gerlovin and Tom Persons. Eleventh Assembling (1981), subtitled "Pilot Proposals" includes contributions by Agnes Denes, Bern Porter and Richard Meltzer, among others. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Three original watercolors and 2 original etchings by James Brown. 8vo, publishers full lavender cloth, paper covered board slipcase.One of 35 copies, each one unique.Signed by the artist James Brown and Robert Lax A Fine copy. Inscribed by Illustrator(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First and only edition of Pax 3 printed by Robert Lax. This is Mark Van Doren's own copy with the original enveloped addressed in the legendary poet, Robert Lax' hand. Lax and van Doren became friends after Lax attended Columbia University where van Doren was teaching. A significant association piece and uncommon example of Lax' handwriting. At his death Lax left all his papers to St. Bonaventure University, and so personal effects are scarce in the market and highly collectible. Small sheet of newsprint, twice folded to produce a broadside, orange ink. Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional photos always available on request. Shipped in a fitted, padded box. Signed by Author(s).

20 cm, Broschiert. Condition: Sehr gut. 136 Seiten; Zustand: sehr gut. Geringfügige Gebrauchs- oder Lagerspuren. Mit Signatur des Autors im Vorsatz! Sprache: englisch / deutsch. 544 ISBN 9783858421074 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 150.

20 cm, Broschiert. Condition: Sehr gut. 84 Seiten; Zustand: sehr gut. Geringfügige Gebrauchs- oder Lagerspuren. Sprache: englisch / deutsch. Original Signatur des Autors im Vorsatz. 531 ISBN 9783858420909 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 112.

No Binding. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. LAX, Robert. white dark black dark black light white light. Edinburgh: Morning Star 1991. Issued as 2/3 in the Morning Star folio series edited and published by Alec Finlay. Illustrated by Andrew Bick. One of 26 copies lettered and signed by the author and illustrator, this being copy F , from a total edition of 250 copies. Enclosed with the poem is a 4pp essay on Lax's poetry by David Miller, entitled "The End of the Kingdom of Necessity, Servitude and Inertia". Poem printed on heavy weight tissue paper, folded once and enclosed in cream watermarked paper covers by Peter Knee. Fine copy, in original printed envelope, as issued. Note: The American poet Robert Lax (1915-2000), was a friend of the famous Trappist monk and author Thomas Merton. A student of Mark Van Doren, he and Merton were also influenced by their friend Ad Reinhardt. In his later years Robert Lax chose to live as a hermit on the island of Patmos in Greece in a quest for simplicity. He is seen as a leading figure in literary minimalism. Signed by Author(s).

Fadengeh. 8°, Frontispiz, 63 S., 9 Tafeln. Umschlag min. lichtrandig, sonst tadellos. EA. Ex. Nr. 11 der 50 Ex. (wohl) der Vorzugsausgabe, von Robert Lax in schwarzer Tinte auf Frontispiz verso signiert und (wohl von ihm) mit 4 farbigen Elementen (3 Striche und Kreis in Farbstift) versehen. Die Gedichte und Zeichnungen von Robert Lax, der Aufsatz und die Bibliographie von Gerhard van den Bergh. Text dt./engl.

22 lines in holograph on this paper: "Uncle | Every day, all summer long | I say today I will write Bill & | tell him | Cheers | for Voyages | for John Unterdecker | for Victor Ilona | & Daniel Stern | & Herbert H Roth | & (naturally) for | Rene Char | & the Pope | & Mark Van Doren | & William Claire | all joys, all radiances ." A convert to Roman Catholicism, the American poet Robert Lax (1915-2000), was a friend of of the famous Trappist monk and author Thomas Merton. A student of Mark Van Doren, he and Thomas Merton were also influenced by their friend Ad Reinhardt. In his later years Robert Lax chose to live as a hermit on the island of Patmos in Greece where, in a quest for simplicity, he became a leading figure in literary minimalism.