Various (di Prima, Diane (Editor); Glover, Albert; Jonas, Stephen; Jones, LeRoi; Lamantia, Philip; Rumaker, Michael et al.)

The Floating Bear: A Newsletter No. 35 (1968)

New York, NY: Floating Bear, 1968. First Printing. Stapled Wrappers. This vintage later number of the legendary literary journal then-published & edited by Diane di Prima (1934-2020, the most primary figure among the sparse female members of the original Beat Generation) features poems by Philip Lamantia (1927-2005); the Gay Black American poet, Stephen Jonas (1921-1970); the Black Mountain College-affiliated poet, Michael Rumaker (1932-2019); and several notable others. A classic issue of a key Beat periodical. From the collection of Albert Glover (1942-2026), the esteemed American poet, editor, publisher & academician who was the foremost remaining authority on Charles Olson (1910-1970). Glover was a student of & anointed by the Maximus Master himself at SUNY Buffalo during the 1960s, & had ever since served outstandingly to bear the Olsonian Torch as bibliographer, editor & publisher. Glover passed away during February of 2026, & we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. Mimeographed magazine in stapled wrappers: the First-&-only Printing of this issue of The Floating Bear. In strong near fine condition with minute-to-moderate shelf-wear, age-toning, & a few tiny bumps, creases at/from edges & corners of sheets; several tiny (rust?) spots below hardly-rusted staple at recto first sheet/front cover & verso final sheet/rear cover; one mild horizontal crease across middle of sheets where once-folded; sparse, crease-indentations at varying locales throughout; piece of tape with Glover’s mailing address at verso side slightly above bottommost fine-edge; a few sheets near the back of the magazine experiencing separation from top and middle staples but the issue is most certainly complete; otherwise, generally clean. Near Fine. [Item #8955]

Price: $100.00