Washington: Black Sun Press, 1946. Folio. Broadside. First edition. A broadside relating to the landmark 1947 surrealist film directed by Hans Richter. Illustrated with stills from the film, as well as a photo of Richter and Duchamp looking at Duchamp's Roto-relief machine. Originally issued in Black Sun Press' Portfolio 111... More
n.p.: Privately published, 1963. Nicely designed handbill with photos of crashing waves, text in red and black. "Grant Rohloff personally brings you the indescribable power and excitement of a 'North Swell' his all new surfing adventure film." The ticket reproduces a photo of a surfer riding a wave. Couple of... More
[Berkeley: Rubin for Mayor Committee, 1967]. 8vo (we've also encountered a slightly larger format version of this---no priority known). Pamphlet. First edition of the author's first book. A promotional booklet for Rubin's campaign for mayor of Berkeley, stating his positions on the draft, marijuana, Vietnam, abortion, and more. Nicely designed... More
[LA]: Privately published by the artist, ca. 1988. A variation on the series of lithos Rupperberg did printing simple phrases---this one does not utilize text. This copy is signed by Ruppersberg. Printed by the Colby Poster Printing Co. in black against a multicolored background. Very fine (22" x 14"). More
[LA]: Privately published by the artist, ca. 1988. One of a series of lithos Ruppersberg did featuring simple phrases. This copy is inscribed by Ruppersberg to Black Sparrow publisher John Martin and his wife Barbara: "For John & Barbara and The Secret of Life and Death A. Ruppersberg." John Martin... More
Santa Barbara & LA: MOCA/Black Sparrow Press, 1985. 4to. Softbound. First edition. Published on the occasion of a retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Illustrated with photographs and graphics. Virtually as new. More
Ostfildern-Rutt: Haatje Cantz, [2005]. Oblong 16mo. Softbound. First edition. Published on the occasion of the 51st Venice Biennale. Text by Joan Didion, Frances Starck, Donna De Salvo, and Linda Norden. Ten color reproductions. As new in publisher's shrink-wrap. More
[London: Phaidon, 2000]. Oblong 16mo. Hardbound in illustrated boards. First edition. Signed by Ruscha on the top edge of the text block (as was his custom when signing this title since all the inner pages are devoted to his work). Fine (minute spots of rubbing to corners). More
NY: ESP-Disc, 1965. The poster is illustrated with photos of The Fugs and when entirely unfolded the poster states: "Fugs Want to Thank You," but when folded differently it says "Fuck You." Originally issued in promo copies of the Virgin Fugs LP, but here offered separately. Also included is another... More
NY: Fuck You Press, 1964. 4to. Mimeographed sheets, stapled at the left edge. First edition. Corner crease to one page, else near fine. More
SF: Unicorn, 1958. Pamphlet. First edition. Schock takes us on a cynical tour through the Beat haunts of '50s North Beach making snide observations about the habitues. Illustrated with accomplished, evocative and lovely illustrations of beatniks at poetry readings, jazz clubs, etc., by Trubee Campbell whose drawings are much more... More
Surrey: Genesis, 2004. Folio. Bound in full brown leather. First edition, deluxe issue. Introduction by Patti Smith. One of 350 numbered specially bound copies signed by Kate Simon and Eric Clapton also including a loose signed photo of Marley by Simon (from the same session where she took the famous... More
Ann Arbor: White Panther Party, ca. 1970. Prints a text about Sinclair's arrest for two joints of marijuana, with spaces below for people to sign their name to the petition. Printed in green on yellow stock. Several chips and tears to blank margins, fair condition overall (8.5" x 11"). More
Detroit: Artists' Workshop Press, 1966. Pamphlet. First edition. A poem for Stringfellow the officer who busted Sinclair for marijuana possession. Some modest creasing to top right quadrant of covers, very good plus. More
[Ann Arbor: Artists' Workshop Press, 1968]. Legal-size mimeographed sheets, stapled at the edge. First edition. Limited to 250 copies. Distributed for free to garner support for John Sinclair who was on the verge of receiving a 10 year sentence for two joints of marijuana. This prints the legal briefs prepared... More
n.p.: SOOJ, 2005. Large 4to. Broadside poem. First edition. Illustrated with two images by painter Path Soong. One of only 30 numbered copies signed by Patti Smith and Path Soong, the entire signed edition (there were also 200 unsigned copies). Handsomely printed on Arches. The small signed edition was over-subscribed... More
Pittsburgh: Andy Warhol Museum, [2002]. Softbound. First edition. Signed by Patti Smith in the year of publication. Laid in is an Autograph Note Signed from Smith expressing her thanks to her correspondent. Patti added a small drawing of a flower. Smith's hand-addressed mailing envelope, with her apology to the post... More
[Sacramento: Ellen's Old Alchemical Press, 1976]. 4to. Broadside poem. First edition. Originally issued as part of the journal Hard Pressed, but here offered separately. This is one of a limited number of copies printed in silver ink on purple paper for the author's private use. Fine (touch of fading to... More
n.p.: n.p., 2001. Broadside poem. First edition thus. Illustrated with a woodblock print by Chiura Obata. Handsomely printed by Morning Glory Press. Limited to 100 copies signed by the author. Issued as a benefit for the International Rivers Network. (Not to be confused with an earlier broadside printing of this... More
SF: Privately published, ca. 2000. 4to. Features a photo of the poet. Signed by Snyder. As new. More
NY: Totem/Corinth, [1960]. Pamphlet. First edition. Trivial soiling, touch of sunning to edges of covers, else fine. More
London: Fulcrum Press, [1966]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Signed by Snyder. Illustrated with 3 drawings by Will Petersen. The first major collection of Snyder's poetry, including some previously unpublished material. Errata slip tipped in back. Top corners slightly nudged, pin-head-size speck of wear to bottom board, very near... More
[NY]: Olympia Press, [1968]. First edition in book form, a Paperback Original (preceded by the rare, self-published mimeo edition). The most savagely vitriolic (and humorous) feminist tract of the period. One of the author's suggestions is to hold "turd sessions" in which the males present would be taught to say... More
[Stinson Beach: Enkidu Surrogate, 1959]. Pamphlet. First edition thus (preceded only by the rare mimeo edition), first issue without the single hand correction by the author. Limited to 750 copies, not all of which were offered for sale. Cover and illustrations by Jess. One staple rusted (but not bleeding), very... More
