[SF: Communication Company, [1967]. 4to. Broadside poem. First edition, second issue (with illustrations of dogs and photo of computers as the background). Ephemeral publication that was given away free on the streets of the Haight-Ashbury during the "Summer of Love." Published by Brautigan's friends at the Communication Company who were..... More
SF: Privately published, 1960. 4to. An exceptionally early piece of Brautigan ephemera. This 1960 reading (where Brautigan received second billing) is the second earliest reading by him that we've ever seen an announcement for. Printed in black on white stock. A fine copy of a scarce, very early handbill... More
Cambridge, MA: Quincy Poetry Forum, 1969. Printed in black utilizing various-sized fonts on white card stock. Fine. It's likely that not many of these were produced for this small venue. More
Berkeley: Book People, 1969. 4to. The event is scheduled to take place at Book People's warehouse in Berkeley where attendees are invited to "Share an afternoon with Richard Brautigan..." Illustrated with a small cartoonish drawing of Brautigan. Printed in black on yellow stock with the text reproduced in holograph. Fine..... More
SF: Oar Books, 1966. 4to. A small signed drawing of a trout by Brautigan is reproduced in facsimile. Printed in black on beige stock. Barely perceptible touch of toning to one edge, else a fine copy of this scarce piece of early Brautigan ephemera. More
n.p.: Burton Weiss & James P. Musser, 1996. Quarter-bound in cloth and paper-covered boards. First edition of this collection of previously unpublished stories and poems. Introduction by Burton Weiss. One of 68 press numbered copies (of a total edition of 100). Handsomely printed on Rives paper by Marie Dern at..... More
Livingston: First Security Bank, 1980. A check written entirely in Brautigan's hand and signed by him. It's made out to "Bob Gorsuch." The check, from Brautigan's First Security Bank account in Livingston, Montana, has Brautigan's printed name at the top along with "Rental Account." Stamped on the front by the..... More
SF: Graham Mackintosh, 1968. First edition. Printed folder featuring childhood photos of Brautigan's daughter, Ianthe, with 8 seed packets printing a poem on each packet. One of the most charmingly conceived "books" of poetry very much redolent of the period when Brautigan handed out copies for free on the hippie-filled..... More
London: Jonathan Cape, [1981]. Softbound. Uncorrected proofs of the first British edition. Very near fine. More
SF: Four Seasons, [1967]. First edition of this trade Paperback Original. Brautigan's wildly popular breakthrough book, and one of the defining books of the sixties that still resonates today. Very small, faint stain to top corner of front cover, pink color on spine slightly faded, else near fine. A nice..... More
Honolulu: Hogarth Press, [1974]. Softbound (only issued softbound). First edition of the first book on Duke Kahanamoku, legendary surfer, Olympic medal-winning swimming champion, movie actor, and sheriff! Illustrated with photographs and includes a substantive glossary of surfing terms. Published as part of Hawaii's Cultural Heritage Series. Some foxing to covers..... More
n.p.:n.p., [1925]. The second issue of the preeminent Surrealist journal, published in Paris at the height of the Surrealist Movement. Prints the famous "Le Suicide Est-Il Une Solution?" with responses by Artaud, Breton, Reverdy, et al. Texts and poems by Eluard, Artaud, Desnos, Aragon, Breton, Crevel, Vache, and others. Illustrations..... More
n.p.: Privately published, 2014. Brewton (using the pseudonym "Skillet Marimba") created this collage for publication in Kut-Uup! No. 1, a periodical designed and published by him devoted to collage art. Features an intriguing image of a seated man in a 40's-style suite with a schematic where his head should be..... More
Toronto: Art-Official, 1980. The "Foreign Agents" issue. Contributions by John Scott, Michael Smith, Mark Beyer, General Idea, Sylvere Letranger, Duncan Smith, and others. Modest patch of foxing to front cover, else very good or better in the scarce original mailing envelope (worn). More
[Dana Point, CA: Bruce Brown, 1963]. Pamphlet advertising films available from Bruce Brown's company BBF. First edition. Lists films such as Brown's "Slippery When Wet," "Barefoot Adventure," "Surf Crazy," and featuring a pre-release mention of his classic "The Endless Summer." Features photographs of surfers and articles on surfing by Brown..... More
n.p.: Privately published, 1961. Single quarto sheet folded to make 4 pages. Cover illustration of a surfer riding a wave while it demolishes civilization---the back cover advertises Greg Noll surfboards. Signed by Noll below his ad. Inside there are advertisements for surf photos and other items offered for sale. Some..... More
n.p.: Privately published, 1963. The show was a three-day celebration of surf culture featuring surf movies, exhibits, surf bands (including the Nomads and the Righteous Brothers), "50 Bathing Beauties" as part of the Miss Surf-O-Rama contest, and more. Printed in black, yellow, and red against a white background. Small, soft..... More
[Salt Lake City: Privately published by David Faggioli, 1970]. Oversize comic book with newsprint covers. Psychedelic, underground comic art on counterculture themes. Artists include Rob Brown, Robert Holman, Larry Farrington, Neil Passey, Jim Neilson, et al. Very fine. More
[Salt Lake City: Privately published by David Faggioli, 1971]. Comic book format. Psychedelic, underground comic art on counterculture themes. Artists include Rob Brown, Robert Holman, Larry Farrington, Neil Passey, et al. Very fine. More
[Dana Point, CA: Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, 1963]. A single quarto sheet folded to make 4 pages. Cover photo of tandem surfers with photos of "required rides" shown inside with entry blank for contestants. Early surf ephemera from this event held at Dana Point, California. Very fine... More
n.p.: Privately published, 1963. Features a photo of a sufer riding a wave. Printed in blue on white stock. As new (8.5" x 5.5"). More
Albuquerque: Mother Road Publications, ca. 1996. Bukowski is shown standing in front of his refrigerator, belly partially exposed, with a bottle of beer in his hand, looking rather intoxicated. Below the photo is printed: "Charles Bukowski Poet and Novelist 1920-1994." Limited to 450 numbered copies signed by the photographer Ulvis..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow, 1984. Small 4to. Hardbound in acetate dust jacket. First trade edition. Limited to 400 copies. Illustrations by R. Crumb. Illustrated broadside/flyer printing an excerpt from the book laid in. Fine. More
Tucson: Loujon Press, 1969. Edited by Jon and Lou Webb. The hardbound issue, limited to 500 copies in pictorial boards and fragile tissue dust jacket. A double issue featuring a large section devoted to Kenneth Patchen. Contributions by Bukowski, Ginsberg, Dick Higgins, Allan Kaprow, Meltzer, di Prima, Norse, and many..... More
Leesburg, VA: Bottle of Smoke Press, [2003]. 8vo. Small broadside poem tipped into a brown printed folder with a cover illustration by Bukowski. First separate printing. One of 100 numbered copies (from a total edition of 126). Fine. More
