Elmwood Park, IL: John O'Brien, 1982. First Printing. "The only thing that makes life worth living is the possibility of experiencing now and then a perfect moment..." (Paul Bowles, “The Spider's House”). This early issue of the venerable literary journal chiefly edited & published by John O'Brien (1960-1994) is sub-titled the "Paul Bowles / Coleman Dowell Number" & features interviews, essays & various appreciations of these two most important, daring..... More

Elmwood Park, IL: John O'Brien, 1981. First Printing. Softcover. This second-ever issue of the venerable literary journal chiefly edited & published by John O'Brien is sub-titled the "Paul Metcalf / Hubert Selby, Jr. Number" & features interviews, essays & various appreciation's of these two most important, daring writers. Paul Metcalf (1917-1999) was an acclaimed poet & prose writer with a most distinguished American literary pedigree- he was the great-grandson of..... More