8vo. Illustrated with b/w photographs by John E. Wulp from the original Living Theater stage production. 96 pp. Publisher's photo-illustrated wrappers. Light rubbing to covers First edition, signed ("Jack Gelber") on the half-title of this groundbreaking and controversial work, a play-within-a-play about heroin-addicted jazz musicians waiting for their score. Performances featured live jazz music by Freddie Redd. The Connection premiered off-Broadway on July 15, 1959, at the Living Theater, directed by Judith Malina. It won the Village Voice Obie Awards for Best New Play, Best Production, and Best Actor (Warren Finnerty in the role of Leach). The play was adapted to film in 1961 by Shirley Clarke, featuring the Freddie Redd Quartet with Jackie McLean on alto.

Seller Inventory # 313

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

The Connection Introduction by Kenneth Tynan. Photographs by John E. Wulp

Publisher

Grove Press, Inc / London: Evergreen Books Ltd (1960), New York

Publication Date

1960

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

First edition.

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

Seller catalogs

Literature & Classics

Store Description

Bull?s Head Rare Books was established in 2020 by Alex Obercian after more than a dozen years in the New York City book trade. BHRB deals in rare books and manuscripts in all fields, with a specialty in literature, historic bindings, photography, music, science and medicine and country life pursuits ? gardening, farming, landscape design, and animal husbandry. Member ABAA and ILAB.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Bull's Head Rare Books LLC
303 Main St, Lebanon, NJ, 08833, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All items are guaranteed as described and are returnable when initiated within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. New Jersey residents will be charged sales tax.

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Default domestic shipping is USPS Media Mail or Ground unless other arrangments are made.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 8.75	US$ 16.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Add to Wants