Malanga, Gerard

10 Poems for 10 Poets

Los Angeles, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1970. First Softcover Printing. Softcover. Signed by Gerard Malanga. An early volume by Gerard Malanga, poet & member of Andy Warhol's "factory" group at the height of the 1960s counterculture, dedicated to fellow poets, including Leonard Cohen & Charles Henri Ford. This is one of 1000 first printings of the softcover trade edition published by the fabled Black Sparrow Press. This copy is signed by the poet above his printed name on the title page. With reproduction of a photograph of Malanga by Francesco Scavullo on front cover, & photos of the subject poets preceding each poem. A significant Malanga collectible, especially signed. In near-fine condition with rubbing of green front, (esp.) back covers & spine, mild creasing & bumping of corners of covers, soiling & scratching of edges. Interior fine. Near Fine. [Item #1957]

Price: $75.00