Published by The English Graduate Club, Michigan State University, [East Lansing], 1970
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First (only) edition. Octavo. [28]pp. Stapled illustrated wrappers. Unnumbered, but apparently issue Number 3 of this little college literary magazine, with one of the earliest appearances of the poet Carolyn Forche. The magazine announces Creative Writing Competition Awards for 1970 and published Forche's three-page poem "The Days Are Burning," which tied for first and earned her $40 (her first book was published in 1976.) The magazine also includes "21 Years Toward Becoming a Black Woman" by Johnnie Renee, an excerpt printed here from her book of poetry that was named "Best Collection." Forche has Signed the magazine on the title page. Accompanied by a copy of issue number 2 of the magazine (with no obvious Carolyn Forche contributions).