Walsh, Joy (Kerouac, Jack)

Jack Kerouac: Statement in Brown, Collected Essays

ISBN: 0938838121
Clarence Center, NY: The Textile Bridge Press, 1984. First Edition. Softcover. "Joy Walsh, editor of Moody Street Irregulars, publisher of the Textile Bridge Press, thinker, encourager, essayist, novelist and poet, a person dedicating her seemingly boundless energy to the search for truth wherever truth might be found (whether in the work of the "avant-garde" or in traditional and community values)- such a person is well qualified to discuss the work of Jack Kerouac, a writer with interests as diverse as her own. These essays show this diversity both in herself and in her subject. Jack Kerouac is looked at through a variety of lenses, each of them bringing him into focus in unexpected ways." (from Preface by George Dardess, pg. 9) A collection of essays by the late Joy Walsh, who edited, published & contributed to the Jack Kerouac journal-newsletter Moody Street Irregulars (1978-1992, see our many issues & bundles available) & was among the foremost enthusiasts of the Founding Father of the Beat Generation. With a preface by George Dardess (quoted above), & an Afterword by Michael Basinski. Softcover original issued by Walsh's own Textile Bridge imprint as a component of its "Espirit Critique Series," first edition, first & likely only printing with no reference to further printings on copyright page. From the collection of Kevin Ring, publisher of the indispensable Beat Scene magazine & other productions (many available here) in the UK, & our good friend. A most rare & rewarding compilation of very thoughtful essays for the Kerouac scholar & collector, & with distinguished provenance. Besides our MSI issues, see also our other Walsh collectibles, including a bundle of very scarce broadsides (item No. 3147). In fine condition with very light rubbing to front, back covers & spine; a bit of wear & a few tiny bumps, creases at edges & corners of same; mild wear incl. a few very short, closed tears at text-sticker which is affixed to spine; mild rubbing, browning & spotting to edges of text block esp. upper edge. Interior very fine with only tiny bumps at mostly upper corners of some page leaves. Fine. [Item #5283]

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