Various (Davey, Frank (Editor); Bergé, Carol; Butterick, George F.; Bowering, George; Glover, Albert; Malanga, Gerard; Wah, Fred et al.)

The Open Letter No. 2 (March 1966)

Victoria, BC: The Open Letter, 1966. First Printing. Stapled Wrappers. The second issue of The Open Letter, the famed Canadian literary journal founded by Frank Davey (b. 1940) in Victoria, BC. Along with work by its founding editor-publisher, the issue also features work by “coordinating editor,” George Bowering (b. 1935) & several students, appreciators, and friends of Charles Olson (1910-1970). These include Albert Glover (1942-2026); Fred Wah (b. 1939); and George F. Butterick (1942-1988), the legendary Olsonian and (like Glover) editor of the esteemed early bibliography of Maximus that was published in 1967. Also notably featured are two poets affiliated with the Mimeograph Revolution in New York: Gerard Malanga (b. 1943) & Carol Bergé (1928-2006). For a full list of contributors and contents, see the photographs attached to this listing. From the collection of Albert Glover, the esteemed American poet, editor, bibliographer, publisher & academician who was the foremost remaining authority on Olson. 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. We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of our friend & mentor. Small-format mimeographed magazine in stapled wrappers: the First-&-likely-only Printing of Open Letter No. 2. In strong Near Fine condition with only minute-to-moderate shelf-wear, some light bumping & occasional, generally mild light creasing to fine-edges & corners of front, back covers & spine-edge; minute rusting to staples at exterior; some generally mild age-toning & light rubbing present variously throughout; otherwise, pristine with interior unmarked. Near Fine. [Item #9556]

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