Evergreen Review Vol. 2 No. 6 (Autumn 1958) with: Vol. 2 No. 7 (Winter 1959)
New York, NY: Grove Press, Inc., 1958; 1959. First Printings. Softcovers. Two contiguous, early vintage numbers of the legendary literary journal co-edited by Barney Rosset & published by his Grove Press imprint: (1) Evergreen Review Vol. 2 No. 6 (Autumn 1958)- this issue features contributions of poetry by Robert Creeley, Michael McClure, Frank O'Hara, Gary Snyder & other giants of the Beat Generation, San Francisco Renaissance, New York & Black Mountain Schools & Co.; a portfolio of paintings by Franz Kline; & reviews & critical articles including a piece on George Orwell's works by the legendary Alexander Trocchi. With notes on contributors, correspondence & contemporary ads (including for the "Just Published!" novel The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac, & an issue of the Chicago Review featuring an excerpt from William S. Burroughs' not-yet-published Naked Lunch). (2) Evergreen Review Vol. 2 No. 7 (Winter 1959)- this issue features a large section devoted to Mexican writers including Octavio Paz & many more. Also with reviews including O'Hara on the poetry in the novel Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak; Martin Williams on the music of Thelonious Monk; William Carlos Williams on a collection of poems by E.E. Cummings & more. With many images including of sites in Mexico & Monk, notes on contributors, correspondence, contemporary ads (including for "Authentic Hand-Made Bongos," a production at the legendary Living Theatre, & a special two-page subscription promotion with removable cards still intact). Two rare, rich compilations of mid-twentieth century Beat-&-Beyond literary, musical & artistic innovation. Trade-format softcovers in sewn bindings, both in near-fine condition with moderate rubbing, scratching & creasing to front, back covers & spines; mild wear & some tiny bumps, creases at thin edges & corners of same; mild rubbing & browning to edges of text blocks. Interiors very fine with only tiny bumps at corners of page leaves. Near Fine. [Item #4252]
Price: $70.00