Various (Plimpton, George (Editor); Dorn, Ed; Giorno, John; Green, Denise; Hawes, Hampton; Kuehl, Linda; McClure, Michael; Plymell, Charles; Rascoe, Judith; Salter, James; Schuyler, James; Welty, Eudora; Wolmer, Bruce et al.)

The Paris Review Vol. 14 No. 55 (Fall 1972)

Paris, France: Sadruddin Aga Khan, 1972. First Printing. Softcover. This vintage number of the prestigious literary journal then-chiefly edited by George Plimpton features an in-depth interview of the canonical Southern-American writer Eudora Welty (1909-2001), conducted by Linda Kuehl & preceded by a facsimile manuscript page. Also in this issue are contributions of prose including a memoir by jazz great Hampton Hawes with Judith Rascoe; fiction by James Salter, James Schuyler & more. The roster of poets is varied & cutting-edge, including such now-iconic Beat-&-Beyond figures as Ed Dorn, John Giorno, Michael McClure & even our Legendary Literary Outlaw hero Charles Plymell- one of several rare appearances in this highfalutin journal. With the graphic artwork "Rialto Phosphenes" by Denise Green & Bruce Wolmar, notes on contributors, contemporary ads. Trade-format softcover in sewn binding, complete with intact sheet of subscription cards. Another very rich, eclectic issue in this most collectible series. In fine condition with mild rubbing to front, back covers & spine; very light wear & a few tiny bumps at edges & corners of same; mild vertical creases & wrinkles at spine; mild rubbing & occasional spotting to edges of text block. Interior very fine with only small-to-tiny bumps, faint creases at lower corners of some page leaves. Fine. [Item #3787]

Price: $30.00