In Advance of the Broken Arm [Inscribed]

Early mimeographed poetry collection from Ron Padgett on Ted Berrigan's "C" Press, illustrated by their mutual friend Joe Brainard. Childhood friends Ron Padgett (b. 1942) and Joe Brainard (1942-1994) met college student Ted Berrigan (1934-1983) while attending high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Alongside poet Dick Gallup, they began collaborating and publishing together before moving to New York City in the early 60s, where their association with the New York School of artists and poets earned them the moniker "the Tulsa School". This copy inscribed in black pen to New Orleans poet and publisher Joel Dailey: "For Joel Dailey, Thirty-eight years later. Ron Padgett" Lightly soiled and edgeworn. Very Good condition. Stab-stapled in illustrated card wraps. 8-1/2 x 11 in. [34]pp, text and illustration to recto only Second Edition. Hand-numbered (167) of 200.