The Floating Bear #16

(CORMAN, Cid, George Stanely, David Ossman, Martin Green, Charles Olson, Ron Loewinsohn, Marian Zazeela, Alan Marlowe and Gilberto Sorrentino) JONES, LeRoi [Amiri Baraka] and Diane di Prima, edited by

Published by LeRoi Jones / Diane Di Prima, New York, 1961

About this Item

Magazine. (12)pp. Single sheets printed both sides and secured with a staple. Folded from mailing with cancel, stamp and mailing label, toning along the fold, and ink markings at the lower edge, very good. An influential mimeograph published by Jones and di Prima featuring some of the most important poets of the 20th Century. Unlike other magazines, this so-called "newsletter" was distributed via a mailing list, many of which were noted poets, journalists, critics, publishers and artists. For this reason, most copies were hand addressed or affixed with a mailing label and stamp, and folded for mailing. This copy is addressed poet Cid Corman, editor of the influential poetry magazine *Origin*. The issue features contributions from George Stanley, David Ossman, Martin Green, Charles Olson, Ron Loewinsohn, Marian Zazeela, Alan Marlowe, and Gilbert Sorrentino. Seller Inventory # 369070

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Floating Bear #16

Publisher: LeRoi Jones / Diane Di Prima, New York

Publication Date: 1961

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition