Various (Stettner, Irving (Editor); Miller, Henry; McKinnon, Pat; Rees, W.H.H.; Resnick, Joseph; Trantino, Tommy et al.)

Stroker No. 48 (1991)

New York, NY, USA: Thomas Birchard & Irving Stettner, 1991. First Edition, First Printing. Stapled Wrappers. "..Otherwise, I could live anywhere, even in jail I believe, and be friends with the guard...Because for me, my only enemy is myself." (Henry Miller, "Interview with Georges Belmont", pg. 27). This number of the literary-art-cultural journal edited by NYC St. Marks Place underground denizen Irving Stettner (1922-2004) features (as does almost every issue in this series) a contribution from Henry Miller (1891-1980), the great American author & artist whose earlier works were an influence & inspiration to the Beat Generation (“Interview With Georges Belmont” pg. 27; Shifreen & Jackson, C744, pg. 832). Also in this issue are four poems by the poet Pat McKinnon (pgs. 2-5); two excerpts from Beggars in Paradise a novel-in-progress (at the time) by Stroker’s founding editor, Irving Stettner (“Politess Toujours!” pg. 19 and "Hurrah for Alice B. Toklas!" pg. 36); two ink painting reproductions (including cover art) and a prose piece ("Vroom Building/Readjustment Unit for Incorrigibles (1979)" pg. 41) from convicted murder, Tommy Trantino (b. 1938); "James Albertson: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Magnum" (pg. 27) by poet W.H.H. Rees; & the poem "Portrait of a Saroyan" by poet Joseph Resnick (pg. 40); contemporary ads and much more! Literary journal in stapled wrappers: the first-&-only printing of Issue No. 48 of Stettner's vibrant Stroker. A rich & rewarding collectible in this indelible series. In relatively very fine condition with minor age-toning & shelf-wear to front, back covers & spine edge; minor bumping to text block mostly at corners. Interior relatively very fine with only slight age-toning to some pages mostly at edges near spine. Very Fine. [Item #7831]

Price: $50.00