n.p.:n.p., [1962]. The photo shows the subjects nicely dressed in suits and dresses standing amidst the debris of a fallen building. The San Francisco Playhouse Group, an important fixture in the Bay Area avant-garde of the early sixties, included Bob Wrobel, Warner Jepson, Kermit Sheets, Helen Adam, James Broughton, Joel..... More
[California, PA: Privately published, 1978] Softbound. First edition. Contributors include Kerouac, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Whalen, Huncke, Carolyn Cassady, Corso, Clellon Holmes, et al. Illustrated with photographs by Fred McDarrah and others. Comprises Volume 8 of the unspeakable visions of the individual. Fine. More
NY: Paragon House, [1987]. Softbound. First edition. Includes material by, about, or interviews with Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady, LeRoi Jones, Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, Gerard Malanga, Diane di Prima, Carl Solomon, Ted Joans, and others. Illustrated with photographs. Barely perceptible yellowing to covers, else fine and unread... More
NY: Dial Press, 1970. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. A collection of essays by this observer of the Beat scene and contemporary culture. Includes commentary about Jack Kerouac, John Steinbeck, Norman Mailer, the Black Panthers, Jan Cremer, and more. Fine in very good plus dust jacket... More
NY: Birth Press, 1963. Pamphlet. First edition. Published as Pedantic Pamphlet No. 3. Fine (couple of minute marks to cover). More
n.p.:n.p., [1967]. A counterculture literary mag from England. Reprints Tuli Kupferberg's "Fuck Nam: A Morality Play" in its entirety, illustrated with photographs of Vietnamese war victims. Also prints "Dada" by Jim Drake and more. Laid into this copy are 5 pages of additional editorial commentary from the publisher. Fine (trivial..... More
[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
NY: Birth Press, 1962. Narrow 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. Published as Pedantic Pamphlet No. 2. Pages toned as usual, else near fine. More
n.p.:n.p., [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
NY: Vanity Press, 1981. 32mo. Pamphlet. First edition. Fine. More
[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
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
SF: Four Seasons, 1970. Softbound. First edition. Near fine. 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
SF: City Lights Books, [1986]. Softbound. First edition. As new. More
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
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
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
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
[NY: Jordan Davies, 1978]. Pamphlet. First edition. Illustrated by Jordan Davies. Limited to 200 numbered copies signed by McClure. Handsomely printed. As new. More
SF: Auerhahn, 1959. Softbound. First edition. Spine and covers toned, else near fine. More
SF: Auerhahn, 1959. Softbound. First edition. Cover illustration by McClure. Covers slightly toned, else fine. More
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
LA: Black Sparrow, 1974. Softbound. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed to John and Johanna Lion. A nice association since John Lion directed many of McClure's plays. Fine (trivial sunning to back cover). More