Pivano, Fernanda (Ginsberg, Allen)

Allen Ginsberg, Jukebox All'Idrogeno: a cura di Fernanda Pivano

Milan, Italy: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1965. First Edition. Softcover. An early essay on the work of Allen Ginsberg by the great Italian translator, critic & scholar Fernanda Pivano (1917-2009). Written in spring 1964 & published in this stated first edition of December 1965. Pivano translated Ginsberg's major poems into Italian, including Howl, which ushered the Beat Generation into popular consciousness & from which the term "Hydrogen Jukebox" is taken for the title of this essay. Softcover in sewn binding with blank covers & spine. Text in Italian. A very rare collectible for the Italian-fluent Ginsberg scholar. In fine condition with moderate rubbing, creasing & browning of front, back covers & esp. spine; mild wear to edges & corners; a few tiny spots to back cover. Interior very fine except for moderate browning of pages esp. margins & edges. Fine. [Item #2249]

Price: $40.00