New York, NY: That New Magazine, Inc., 1988. First Printing. Staplebound. This number of the pioneering LGBT magazine is the "Tenth Anniversary Issue" (somewhat confusing as it had been published for more than a decade up to this point). Featuring a portfolio of literary icons by Robert Giard ("Portraits of Gay Writers") including Allen Ginsberg holding up his own portrait of William S. Burroughs, Quentin Crisp, James Purdy, Edmund White..... More

(1) New York, NY; (2) Berkeley, CA: (1) Harper Collins; (2) Workingman's Press, 2001. (1) First Edition, Second Printing; (2) First Printing. (1) Hardcover; (2) Stapled Wrappers. Well, this collection certainly features heavy-hitters all-around—a book of Selected Interviews from Allen Ginsberg with Preface by legendary Czech poet-turned-dissident-turned-politician, Vaclav Havel (a legend in his time and the first democratically-elected president of his country). Added to this is the presence of a...... More

Flushing, NY: Drue Heinz, 1995. First Printing. Softcover. This later-vintage number of the venerable literary journal then chiefly-edited by George Plimpton features a very lengthy, thorough, riveting diaristic essay by Elissa Schappell, then a co-editor of the Review, about her attendance of a seminar taught by Allen Ginsberg at New York University, including several somewhat scarce images. This wonderful piece takes you with Schappell to share the experience of deep..... More