VG+. 8vo, 304pp, printed wrappers. Presentation inscriptions to first interior page and some ink marginalia scattered throughout. Huge issue of this essential 1970s literary/hermetic magazine, guest edited by Thelemic poet and biotechnologist Harvey Bialy (an associate of Harry Smith, Kenneth Anger, and Anton LaVey). This issue includes Bialy's essay The I Ching and the Genetic Code, which ends with a citation from Crowley's Book of Thoth. Also includes writing by Charles Stein, George Quasha, Robert Kelly, a lengthy work by Michael McClure, etc. Unmarked copy, light spotting to page edges. Seller Inventory # M5685

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Title: Io 20 : Biopoesis (1974)

Publisher: Plainfield, Vermont: Io

Publication Date: 1974

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as issued)

Signed: Not Signed

Edition: 1st edition.

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