Various (Malone, Marvin (Editor); Agostino, Paul; Bukowski, Charles; Locklin, Gerald; Linebarger, Jim; Nielsen, Dan; Salaga, Jack; et al.)

Wormwood Review Vol. 31 No. 4 (No. 124, 1991)

Stockton, CA, USA: Wormwood Books and Magazines, 1991. Limited First Printing. Stapled Wrappers. Presented here is volume 31, number 4, issue 124 of the Wormwood Review edited by Marvin Malone. This issue features contributions from both literary legends and underground poets making for a rather interesting and incredible collection. Among these contributions are: a collection of poems from Paul Agostino, this entry marking his first contribution to Wormwood; the poems “Late in the Night,” “Damp After Evening,” and “Dawn Wine” by Ronald Baatz; the poems “Train Station,” and “Ginsberg?” by the great American author described by some as “the poet laureate of American Lowlife,” widely considered one of the finest poets America has ever produced, Charles Bukowski (1920–1994) with points in Debritto, B1571, pg 376; a selection of poems including "The Family Man," "Life is a Trade-Off," and I Caught Myself About Ten Hours Too Late," among many others, by Gerald Locklin; the short fiction “Man With A Gun,” “Semi-Formal, 1948,” “The Salesman And The College Boy,” and “After School, Walking Home” by Jim Linebarger; the micro-poems “Rubbing Elbows,” “The End,” and “Crime & Punishment” by another Wormwood newbie, Dan Nielsen; two micro-poems, “30th PERSONA(ification),” and “4th PERSONA(ification),” the Wormwood debuts of Jack Salaga, among many other great poets and writers. Stapled wrappers: “The edition of this issue has been limited to 700 numbered copies, and this is copy number 322” as stated at colophon. Chapbook is in fine to very fine condition with some minor markings on front wrapper; minor rubbings on back cover and light wear to fine edges. Very Fine. [Item #7148]

Price: $50.00