The Paris Review Vol. 11 No. 44 (Fall 1968)
Paris, France: Sadruddin Aga Khan, 1968. First Printing. Softcover. This vintage number of the venerable literary journal then-chiefly edited by George Plimpton features a lengthy, deeply insightful interview with the great Beat Generation- Black Mountain School-associated poet Robert Creeley conducted by Lewis MacAdams Jr. & Linda Wagner, preceded by a facsimile manuscript page of his poem "The Finger" & followed by the complete poem. Also in this issue are contributions of poetry by primary Beat-&-Beyond poets Diane di Prima & John Wieners among others; works of fiction; a portfolio with reproductions of five identical paintings by Olivier Mosset; & another in-depth interview with the great Jewish-American writer Isaac Bashevis Singer conducted by Harold Flender, preceded by a facsimile manuscript page from his story "The Professor's Wife" in the Yiddish language; & a transcribed conversation with iconic artist Pablo Picasso by William Fitfield. With notes on contributors, contemporary ads etc. Trade-format softcover in sewn binding, complete with intact sheet of subscription cards. Another very rich, varied & rewarding issue in this most collectible series. In fine condition with mild-to-moderate rubbing, fading, scratching & sparse spotting to front, back covers & spine; mild wear & some tiny bumps, creases at edges & corners of same; very light, almost undiscernable rubbing to edges & corners of text block. Interior very fine with only small-to-tiny bumps at corners of a few page leaves. Fine. [Item #3734]
Price: $30.00