LA: Wallace Berman, 1962. Features an original photo by Berman of his beloved hand-printing press on which he produced Semina (and that he can be seen with on the cover of Semina Culture). Beneath the photograph is a handwritten message to his friend and Semina contributor, poet and publisher William... More
n.p.: Privately published, 1963. Arguably Berman's most interesting poster design utilizing various photographs culled from newspapers and magazines to create a dynamic collage effect (Support the Revolution, p. 170.). Old creases where folded as issued, paper slightly toned, the toning a bit accentuated at the center fold, but an exceptionally... More
SF: Wallace Berman, 1959. Features a lovely close-up head shot by Berman of his son Tosh. Addressed in Berman's hand to Catherine McClure and in the bottom corner Berman has written "From Tosh 1959." Stamped on the front and postmarked on both the front and back. Two inconspicuous staple holes... More
LA: Privately published by Wallace Berman, 1957. The second issue of Berman's legendary handmade mixed-media periodical that was produced in various formats for nine issues from 1955-1964. This number is the only one that was bound as a booklet stapled at the spine. Published after Berman's first exhibition at Ferus... More
n.p.: Privately published, 1965. This is one of only 6 signed numbered artist proofs. Berman has written in the bottom corner: "W Berman artists proof 3/6." Printed in black on yellow stock. (Wallace Berman: American Aleph p. 86.) Couple of small pieces of archival tape to verso of top corners... More
n.p.: Privately published, 1965. Printed in black on yellow stock. (Wallace Berman: American Aleph, p. 86.) Fine (21" x 17"). More
n.p.: Maya Quarto, 1970. 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. One of 50 numbered copies signed by the author. Published as No. 7 in the Maya Quartos series. Designed and printed by Clifford Burke at the Cranium Press. Very near fine (hint of fading to edges). More
n.p.: Maya Quarto, [1970]. 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. One of 50 numbered copies signed by the author. Published as No. 6 in the Maya Quartos series. Designed and printed by Clifford Burke at the Cranium Press. Fine. More
n.p.: Don Allen for the S. F. Arts Festival, 1964. Folio-sized folder containing 10 illustrated poetry broadsides created for the San Francisco Arts Festival. Limited to 300 copies signed by both poet and illustrator (except for David Meltzer who refused to sign his, and artist Phyllis Bailey). Includes the broadside... More
[SF]: Privately published, 1967. Richard Brautigan, Gary Snyder, Lenore Kandel, and Lew Welch are among those scheduled to read in San Francisco during the "Summer of Love" in support of the Diggers who were instrumental in feeding and informing the influx of hippies to the Haight-Ashbury. Text and design printed... More
[n.p.: Paperbook Gallery, 1965]. Pamphlet. First edition of the author's first book. Introduction by Allen Ginsberg. Bremser was one of the original Beats, and one of the best of the jazz poets. Fine. More
n.p.: John Mitchell, 1960. Long, folding broadside tipped into illustrated covers. First edition of this poem "as read at the Gaslight Cafe." A long, scathingly humorous poem spoofing religion, modern culture, and consumer society. Done in the style of an amusement park advertisement, but instead of promoting Disneyland, here it's... More
[Germany & CA]: Hatje Cantz/Foggy Notion, [2011]. 4to. Hardbound in photo-illustrated boards. First edition. Brilliant photos by Brittin of the LA art scene in the '50s including Wallace Berman and his friends, early shots of the Venice scene, as well as photos from the '60s civil rights struggle, and more..... More
NY: Privately published by Slim Brundage, 1960. 4to. This handbill was the inspiration of Slim Brundage, hobo, Wobbly, writer, and proprietor of the Village coffee house College of Complexes where this convention took place to nominate a Beat candidate for the 1960 election. "Cool delegates wanted to nominate a Beat... More
Middlesex: Penguin, 1969. First paperback edition. Published as Penguin Modern Poets 13. Very fine. More
n.p.: Privately published, 1994. White, Anvil brand, large size T-shirt printing drawings by Bukowski of multiple faces and "little man" figures. This quote by Bukowski is printed on the back: "The Difference Between Life And Art Is Art Is More Bearable." Hand-numbered "26" in the collar leading us to believe... More
NY: Privately published by Dan Burley, 1944. Softbound (only issued softbound). Second printing. Illustrations, including the terrific zoot-suit-wearing hepcat cover illustration, by Melvin Tapley. Inscribed by Burley: "To a real hepcat / on the other side / of the big drink / Paul Graae--- / Dan Burley / '48 /... More
[Gottingen: Expanded Media Editions, 1973]. Softbound. First edition thus. Fine. (Bilingual English/German text.). More
n.p.:n.p., [1965]. Burroughs is standing on a fire escape in N.Y.C. in the sixties. He's wearing a suit, tie, and fedora, and is in the process of taking a puff on his cigarette. He's looking directly into the camera with a deadpan, stoned, classic Burroughsian look. A shot that epitomizes..... More
Atlanta: Coca-Cola Co., 1941. Softbound. First edition. The second of three books on flower arranging by William Burroughs' mother. Illustrated with amazingly kitch color photos of flower arrangements and bottles of Coke. Interesting item because her middle name "Lee" was the pseudonym Burroughs used for his first book Junkie. She... More
NY: High Risk, [1995]. Softbound. "Advance uncorrected proof" in printed glossy wraps. Fine. More
Santa Barbara: Am Here Books, 1982. 4to. Softbound. First edition. Landmark catalog of Beat, avant-garde, and modern literature offered for sale, with commentary by Burroughs, Creeley, Clark, et al. Lacks the Burroughs record. Few handling impressions, very good plus. More
[NY: Viking, 1989]. Softbound. Uncorrected proofs. Few faint specks of foxing, else very near fine. More