From the Belly of the Shark

(LOWENFELS, Walter, ed.)

Published by Vintage Books, NY, 1973

About this Item

The uncorrected proof copy of this anthology of poetry by Native Americans, including Eskimos, Hawaiians, Chicanos and Puerto Ricans. Edited and introduced by poet Walter Lowenfels, with additional introductions by Simon Ortiz and Gloria Truvido. Other contributors include James Welch, Joseph Bruchac, Gerald Vizenor, Robert J. Conley, Duane Niatum, Gladys Cardiff, and Besmilr Brigham, among many others. Published as a paperback original, even the first edition is uncommon. An early proof in what became the "Native American Renaissance," presenting a multicultural view of American literature. This copy, though unmarked, is from Lowenfels' estate. Minor edge sunning; near fine in wrappers. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings. Seller Inventory # 034642

Bibliographic Details

Title: From the Belly of the Shark

Publisher: Vintage Books, NY

Publication Date: 1973

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: First Edition.