Fuck Nam a Morality Play.
[NY: Birth Press, 1966]. 4to. Mimeographed sheets, stapled. First edition. A play against the war in Vietnam, illustrated with newspaper clippings. Fine. One of Kupferberg's scarcer items. More
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Sex & War.
NY: Birth Press, 1962. Narrow 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. Published as Pedantic Pamphlet No. 2. Pages toned as usual, else near fine. More
Swing, No. 4, Fall 1961.
NY: Birth Press, 1961. This issue devoted to writings and drawings by children, some famous others not. Illustrated with charming illustrations gathered from various sources. Two folding Birth Press publication announcements laid in. Very near fine. More
True Professions.
NY: Vanity Press, 1981. 32mo. Pamphlet. First edition. Fine. More
Narcotica.
[SF]: Auerhahn Press, 1959. Pamphlet. First edition. Texts advocating the legalization of drugs by Lamantia and Artaud. Cover photographs by Wallace Berman of Lamantia injecting a syringe into his arm. One of Berman's earliest book covers (if not the first). A fine, fresh copy without the usual soiling and discoloration..... More
The New American Poetry Circuit.
SF: The New American Poetry Circuit, [1971]. Pamphlet. First edition. A list of poets available for public appearances with a statement and photo from each. Includes Lamantia, Antin, Dorn, Wakoski, Rothenberg, Meltzer, McClure, Mac Low, Kelly, Hollo, and others. Some modest staining to white covers, else near fine... More
Ekstasis.
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
Meadowlark West.
SF: City Lights Books, [1986]. Softbound. First edition. As new. More
The Beat Generation Cook Book.
NY: 7 Poets Press, 1961. Pamphlet. First edition. Charming illustrations, including the cover illustration of a beatnik in chef's garb, by D.G. Christian. Recipes for "Kerouac Kocktail," "Dharma Buns," Ginsburgers," "Haiku Hash," "Rex Broth," and more. Also includes ads for a few Bukowski publications from 7 Poets Press including Long..... More
Flashbacks: An Autobiography.
LA: J. P. Tarcher, 1983. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Superb presentation copy inscribed as a birthday gift to longtime friend, Allen Ginsberg: "To Allen, a birthday present with love & gratitude Timothy Leary." On the same page as the inscription Ginsberg has written: "Allen Ginsberg skimmed thru w/notes..... More
Hep Cats, February, 1958.
NY: Most Publications, 1958. "America's Finest Teen Magazine" this issue dedicated to Rick Nelson! Includes an extensive "Hipster's Dictionary" and a "Hipster's Crossword Puzzle," as well as articles on Rick Nelson, Sal Mineo, and other teen idols of the period. Fine. More
Spoof matchbook cover advertising ''Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes.''
Providence, RI: Model(?)Art Co., 1958. Beat-era marijuana spoof item: "Marri-Warner Tobacco Co. Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes A Blend of Selected Leaves and Processed Poppy." Also states: "The Smoke That Sends You" and "Fly High With Old Reefer." This brand "sold only to undiscriminating smokers" promises to give you "happy dream..... More
The Cherub.
LA: Black Sparrow Press, 1970. 4to. Hardbound in paper-covered boards and cloth spine, issued in acetate dust jacket. First edition. One of 250 numbered copies signed by the author. Couple of minute specks to cover, else fine in acetate dust jacket with a 1-inch tear. More
Fragments of Perseus.
[NY: Jordan Davies, 1978]. Pamphlet. First edition. Illustrated by Jordan Davies. Limited to 200 numbered copies signed by McClure. Handsomely printed. As new. More
Postcard invitation for ''Meat Science Show of Visionary Portraits & Banners.''
SF: Spatsa Gallery, [1961]. Printed by Dave Haselwood of Auerhahn press. In 1958 Dimitri Grachis opened the Spatsa Gallery in a converted two-car garage in the Marina district. The artists, Beats, and bohemians who had been part of the scene at the recently defunct 6 Gallery soon shifted their attention..... More
Scratching the Beat Surface.
SF: North Point, 1982. Softbound. Uncorrected proof. Minor sunning to spine, else fine. More
September Blackberries.
[NY]: New Directions, [1974]. Softbound. First edition. Inscribed by McClure: "For Frank Beacham. Michael." Touch of toning to white covers, else fine. More
Signed contract for McClure's participation in The New American Poetry anthology.
n.p.:n.p., [1960]. A seminal collection edited by Don Allen and published by Grove Press in 1960 that was responsible for introducing Beat, New York School, and Black Mountain poets to a wider audience. 2 quarto pages stapled at the corner. Signed by McClure and Don Allen and dated 1958. Near..... More
The Yellow Unicorn.
n.p.: Imperial, [1960]. LP record. Imperial 9092. Beat poetry by McKuen, folk songs by Julie Meredith, and exotica by Tak Shindo. Features one of the most desirable Beat LP cover illustrations showing a pensive beatnik sitting at a coffee-house table in a dark room illuminated only by a candle in..... More
The ''Outsiders'' together with Outsiders Supplementary List One.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida: Roman Books, 1962. Pamphlets. First editions. Introduction by David Meltzer. Rare book catalogs from Roman Books offering "A Collection of First Editions by Avant-garde and 'Beat' Generation Authors..." Two of the earliest (if not the first) bookseller's catalogs to specialize in Beat and Avant-garde literature. Many rarities..... More
From Eden Book.
n.p.: Maya Quarto, [1969]. 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. One of 50 numbered copies signed by the author. Published as No. 4 in the Maya Quartos series. Designed and printed by Clifford Burke at the Cranium Press. Fine. More
Kerouac West Coast: A Bohemian Pilot.
Palo Alto: Fels & Firn Press, 1976. Pamphlet. First edition. Montgomery, a character in The Dharma Bums, reflects on time spent with Kerouac. Minuscule corner crease to back cover, else fine. More
Kanreki: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg.
NY: Lospecchio Press, 1986. Hardbound, issued without a dust jacket. First edition. One of 150 numbered copies signed by Bill Morgan. Contributions by Ram Dass, Robert Duncan, Denise Levertov, Thon Gunn, Paul Bowles, and many, many others. Fine. More
Kanreki: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg.
NY: Lospecchio Press, 1986. Hardbound, issued without dust jacket. First edition. One of 26 lettered copies signed by Allen Ginsberg and Bill Morgan. A 60th birthday tribute to Ginsberg with contributions by Ram Dass, Robert Duncan, Denise Levertov, Thon Gunn, Paul Bowles, and many, many others. Fine... More