Various (Stettner, Irving (Editor); Davis, Bob; Jacquemon, Pierre; Miller, Henry; Myers, Rus; Nicholson, Rodney; Rodgers, Larry; Saunders, Jack; Trantino, Tommy et al.)

Stroker No. 36 (1987)

New York, NY, USA: Stroker Magazine, 1987. First Edition. This number of the literary-art-cultural journal edited by NYC St. Marks Place underground denizen Irving Stettner (1922-2004) features the essay “Visions of Palemque” by Bob Davis; an oil painting by Pierre Jacquemon (1936-2001) French-American contemporary artist; a review of T. Lobsang Rampa’s “The Third Eye” by Henry Miller (1891-1980) the great American author & artist whose earlier works were an influence & inspiration to the Beat Generation; the poem “A Quiet Voice” by Rus Myers; two open letters to Stroker by Rodney Nicholson; two erudite, and lyrical poems by Larry Rodgers; The critical essay “Small Press Publishing: A Dissenting View” by the cult writer’s writer Jack Saunders (1939 - 2018), A U.S. Air Force veteran & technical writer for IBM who wrote prolifically throughout his life in Florida, mostly self- or unpublished works; front cover illustration, four ink drawings, and two poems by Tommy Trantino; and “Song–Presidential Election Day” by editor-poet-artist Irving Stettner among many others. A quintessential exemplar of the later Mimeograph Revolution NYC Lower East Side Zine era; an essential collectible from this scarce & significant series—another volume that continues its emphasis & tribute to Henry Miller after his death—in its singularly rarest contemporary form. Chapbook-format journal in stapled wrappers, presumed first-&-only printing. Shifreen & Jackson, C714, pg 830. In very fine condition with only light wear to fine edges and minimal discoloration/spotting to front and back covers. Very Fine. [Item #7097]

Price: $50.00