n.p.: Privately published, 1982. Beneath the portrait is printed: "Black Sparrow Press Poetry Project Joyce Carol Oates." One of only 20 numbered copies signed by the artist. In the corner the artist has written "Thanks Joyce Carol Oates" though not a presentation to her. Fine ( 25.5" x 17.75"). More
Eugene, OR: Toad Press, [1968]. 4to. Softbound. First edition. Landmark anthology very much reflective of the Warhol scene and the NYC avant-garde of the sixties. Contributions by Warhol, Ingrid Superstar, Ginsberg, Bukowski, Phil Ochs, Lou Reed, Michael McClure, Philip Lamantia, Frank O'Hara, Nico, Joe Brainard, Ted Berrigan, d.a. Levy, Rexroth... More
[Berkeley]: Ginko Press, [2009]. 4to. Softbound. First American edition. Terrific photo-documentary of the avant-garde of the period including early shots of Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Iggy Pop, Taylor Mead, New York Dolls, John Waters, William Burroughs, Robert Mapplethorpe, Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Debbie Harry, Joey Ramone, and many, many... 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
SF: Michael Zagaris, 1974. The photograph shows a blonde, bespectacled Lou Reed using the microphone cord to tie himself off while he injects a syringe into his right arm. This print is from the archive of Jon Goodchild, the original art director for OZ magazine until he was lured to... More
n.p.: Romeo Records, 1957. 45rpm record in photo-illustrated sleeve showing Dean playing a conga drum. Home recording of James Dean in a late-night jam session with L.A. musician, Bob Romeo who plays flute. The actor can be heard talking and laughing with his friends in the background between songs. James..... More
NY: Rizzoli, [1985]. Thick 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First American edition. Profusely illustrated throughout, mostly in color. As new in publisher's cardstock slipcase slightly toned around the edges. More
Bern: Kornfeld & Klipstein, [1979]. 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Profusely illustrated throughout. Text in English, French, and German. Fine. More
NY: Abrams, [1969]. Thick, square 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First American edition. Profusely illustrated throughout including many tipped-in color plates. Fine in very slightly toned dust jacket with a touch of soiling. The definitive work on the subject. More
[Geneva]: Skira, [1954]. 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First American edition. Profusely illustrated throughout with tipped-in color plates. Some faint yellowing to page edges, else fine in price-clipped dust jacket with a crease to the front flap. More
[Geneva]: Skira, [1963]. 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First American edition. Profusely illustrated throughout with tipped-in color plates. Fine in dust jacket with a small price sticker to flap. Housed in publisher's cardstock slipcase very slightly toned around the edges. More
NY & Geneva: Rizzoli/Skira, [1986]. 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Profusely illustrated throughout. As new in publisher's printed cardstock slipcase slightly sunned around the edges. More
LA: Gary Panter, 1980. Pamphlet in color illustrated staped wrappers. First edition. Signed by Panter in the year of publication. Panter's second comic, photocopied and hand-assembled by him. Panter was an early participant in the LA Punk scene of the '70s during which time his work appeared in Slash magazine... More
SF: Auerhahn Press, 1959. Softbound. First edition of the author's second book. One of 950 copies. Presentation copy nicely inscribed by Lamantia to fellow poet Stephen Ronan in remembrance of a day spent together: "Stephen & Philip / in / serenity of / the flame, cool / Passion Sunday, 2001... More
n.p.: [Pleasure Editions, 2015]. 16mo. Pamphlet. First edition. Risograph prints of color and b&w abstract drawings and calligraphy by Maclise. Fine. More
[NY]: Skira, [1954]. 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Illustrated with tipped-in color plates. Barely perceptible yellowing to first two pages, else fine in near fine dust jacket with an internally tape-repaired tear to top of spine. More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow, 2001. Hardbound in acetate dust jacket. First edition. One of 500 numbered copies with an original silkscreen print bound in. Fine. More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow, 1993. Hardbound in acetate dust jacket. First edition. One of 300 numbered copies signed by Bukowski. Bukowski has also done a drawing of a litttle man with a bottle. Fine. More
[NY]: Harper Collins, [1993]. Hardbound, issued without a dust jacket. First edition. One of 200 numbered copies signed by the author (of a total edition of 226). Fine in publisher's slipcase (couple of pin-head-size specks to slipcase). More
n.p.: [Pleasure Editions, 2015]. 4to. Unbound folded sheets laid into transparent red glassine covers. First edition. Limited to 50 copies. Features risograph prints of Maclise's lovely, intricate, and transcendent calligraphy described by Ira Cohen as "his own special calligraphy, a kind of Atlantean script with suggestions of Sanskrit and Arabic..."... More
n.p.: Forum for Contemporary History, 1973. Offprint from Forum for Contemporary History, one of a small number of copies for the author's use. The entire contents of the issue is devoted to this 4-page letter written by Leary from Folsom Prison, Represa, CA, dated July 2, 1973. An important essay... More
n.p.: Privately published, ca. 1980's. Features a collage illustration and psychedelic lettering by "Graham & Sargent" printed in purple against a silver background. Peter Kaukonen is the older brother of Jorma Kaukonen of The Jefferson Airplane and an accomplished musician in his own right. Fine (17" x 11"). More
[NY: Thunder Mouth Press, 1989]. Hardbound, issued without dust jacket. First edition. Forewords by William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg. One of 250 numbered copies signed by Corso. Housed in publisher's paper-covered slipcase. Minute bump to one corner of slipcase and book, else fine. More
n.p.: Stone Kingdom Syndicate, 1970. Pamphlet. First edition. Small stain to back cover, else near fine. More
n.p.: Chthon, 1969. Pamphlet. First edition. Trivial soiling to covers, else fine. More