New York, NY: Serpent's Tail, 1997. First Edition. Softcover. Well, this is quite a collection--and it's an understatement to say (non-tokenistically, I'll add) that there is simply a ton of writing in here that the Beat Scholar / Beat Enthusiast should be aware of. It can be read as "historical," -- as in, parts regarding Elise Cowen are inseparable from understanding her role in the life of Allen Ginsberg and..... More
[Item #3843]
San Francisco, CA: Intersection Theatre, 1975. First Printing. Single Sheet. Signed by Diane di Prima. A broadside-poster (approx. 10&1/2"x16&1/2") announcing the performance at the Intersection Theatre on Union Street (presumably in San Francisco) of Whale Honey, a poem/play by Diane di Prima, among the few female icons of the Beat Generation. References to music by John McDowell; sets by George Herms & performance dates during August (1975). Background collage illustration..... More
[Item #2030]
n/p: Unknown, 1976. First Printing. Single Sheet Framed. "Who is this crazy woman?/ Chomping on protein tablets/ writing w/ india ink/ in such a large book?" A broadside (appx. 13&3/4" x 14&1/8" incl. frame) with the title poem by Diane di Prima, among the few & foremost primary female members of the Beat Generation. A beautiful, bold hand-printed production with illustration (uncredited) of an opened traveler's suitcase out of which..... More
[Item #3772]
Minneapolis, MN: The Toothpaste Press, 1980. Limited First Edition. Single Sheet. Numbered & signed by Diane di Prima. A broadside (approx. 9&1/2"x13") "...printed on the occasion of the author's reading at Walker Art Center on November 6, 1980..." with a poem by Diane di Prima, among the scarce group of female writers who were members of the Beat Generation. Preceded by a suggestive quote by Thomas Vaughn (presumably a misspelling..... More
[Item #2032]
Madison, WI: The Wisconsin Institute for Intermedia Studies, n/d (circa 1980s). First Printing. Single Sheet. A broadside-poster (11"x17") announcing a reading by Diane di Prima, among the key female literary figures of the Beat Generation & beyond. The reading took place in Madison, Wisconsin under the auspices of the Wisconsin Institute for Intermedia Studies, with di Prima headlining "plus a spotlite on Madison poets." With reproduction of a well-known early..... More
[Item #2036]
Mill Valley, CA: Artists for Social Responsibility/Artisans Art Gallery, 1983. First Printing. Single Sheet. Signed & designated as Artist's Proof by Steve Emery. A poster (15"x24") for an art exhibit that took place during June & July of 1983 at Artisans Art Gallery in Mill Valley, California; along with related poetry readings at the Mill Valley Community Center. The exhibit was entitled & themed "Marin Artists Respond to Nuclear &..... More
[Item #2615]
San Francisco, CA: City Lights Foundation, 2014. First Printing. Softcover. "The Poetry Deal is the first volume of new poetry in decades from legendary feminist Beat poet, Diane di Prima. this collection provides a personal and political look at forty years of Bay Area culture, often elegiac in tone..."(from back cover) Issued as Vol. 5 of the San Francisco Poet Laureate Series published by Lawrence Ferlinghetti's iconic City Lights imprint..... More
[Item #2012]
Los Angeles, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1971. First Trade Softcover Edition / Review Copy / Association Copy. Softcover. Signed (Twice) & Inscribed by Kenward Elmslie to Ken Mikolowski, close friend of Elmslie's & founders of Detroit's "Alternative Press," publishers of many Beat/New York School/Black Mountain-related authors. (1/750 Unsigned, Unnumbered Copies). In this exceptional early apex in the multitalented Kenward Elmslie's prolific career, Elmslie bursts forth just a year after Ron..... More
[Item #2831]
New York, NY: Poet's Press, 1969. First Edition. Stapled wrappers. Introduction by Robert Creeley. A vintage volume of poetry dedicated to John Wieners and John Braden. A few creases and stains on covers, interior very good. Good. More
[Item #1262]
Kerhonkson, NY: The Poets Press, 1966. First Edition. Stapled Wrappers. The first book of poetry by Clive Matson, the poet's-poet & acclaimed educator whose early career was highly influenced by the members of the original Beat Generation in the East Village of NYC; he was particularly close to Herbert Huncke. An exquisite production with handmade textured paper by Diane di Prima's Poets Press, an iconic collectible imprint. With an introduction..... More
[Item #2790]
New York, NY: Nadada, Inc., 1965. First Printing. Stapled Wrappers. The second & last number of the exceedingly rare & significant literary-art journal edited & with contributions by Timothy Baum, Robert Cordier & Gerard Malanga, the esteemed poet & photographer who at the time of this issue was a key associate of Andy Warhol. Baum's specialty in his subsequent writing & curatorial career has been Dada & Surrealism, & this..... More
[Item #2828]