Various (Malone, Marvin (Editor); Bukowski, Charles; Daly, Chris; Linebarger, Jim; Swan, Mark; Locklin, Gerald; Voss, Fred et al.)

Wormwood Review Vol. 34 No. 4 (No. 136, 1994)

Stockton, CA, USA: Wormwood Books and Magazines, 1994. First Edition. Presented here is volume 34, number 4, issue 136 of the Wormwood Review edited by Marvin Malone. This issue features a special section highlighting the American poet Fred Voss (b. 1952) and contributions from both literary legends and underground poets making for a rather interesting and incredible collection. Among these contributions are: a collection of micro-poems by Australian poet Peter Bakowski (b. 1954), including “Definition of an Apple,” “Seeing a Beautiful Girl in the Streets,” “Navigating Insomnia,” and “The New Melancholia” among many others; three poems, “Progress?,” “The Uninitiated,” and “The Skaters” 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, B1788, pg 410; a collection of short fiction including “Lover,” “Richard,” and “Dwarfs Life” and the poems “Tanning Psalm,” and “The Bruno Effect” by Chris Daly; short fiction pieces “Chorus Line, 1952,” and “Failure to Communicate” by Jim Linebarger; a collection of poems including “Moot Point,” “Why Abbot and Costello are in Heaven,” “Oedipus is Never Around When I Need Him,” and “Am I Missing Something?” by Gerald Locklin; and short fiction pieces “The Vortex,” “Always Moving,” and “Clip Job” by Mark Swan, among many other wonderful contributions and features throughout this issue. Stapled Wrappers. “The edition of this issue has been limited to 700 numbered copies, and this is copy number 493” 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 #7172]

Price: $50.00