True Professions.
NY: Vanity Press, 1981. 32mo. Pamphlet. First edition. Fine. More about True Professions
Beats
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 about Narcotica
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 about The New American Poetry Circuit
The Blood of the Air.
SF: Four Seasons, 1970. Softbound. First edition. Near fine. More about The Blood of the Air
Ekstasis.
SF: Auerhahn Press, 1959. Softbound. First edition of the author's second book. One of 950 copies. Some toning to spine, very minor toning to edges of covers, else fine. A brighter copy than usual, the uncoated white covers are notoriously prone to discoloration and soiling. More about Ekstasis
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 about Ekstasis
Meadowlark West.
SF: City Lights Books, [1986]. Softbound. First edition. As new. More about Meadowlark West
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 about The Beat Generation Cook Book
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 about Flashbacks: An Autobiography
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 about Hep Cats, February, 1958
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 about Spoof matchbook cover advertising ''Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes.''
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 about Fragments of Perseus
Hymns to St. Geryon and Other Poems.
SF: Auerhahn, 1959. Softbound. First edition. Spine and covers toned, else near fine. More about Hymns to St. Geryon and Other Poems
Hyms to St Geryon and Other Poems.
SF: Auerhahn, 1959. Softbound. First edition. Cover illustration by McClure. Covers slightly toned, else fine. More about Hyms to St Geryon and Other Poems
Postcard announcement for ''Meat Science Show of Visionary Portraits & Banners.''
SF: Spatsa Gallery, [1961]. 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 to the Spatsa making it the new... More about Postcard announcement for ''Meat Science Show of Visionary Portraits & Banners.''
Rare Angel.
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 about Rare Angel
Scratching the Beat Surface.
SF: North Point, 1982. Softbound. Uncorrected proof. Minor sunning to spine, else fine. More about Scratching the Beat Surface
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 about September Blackberries
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 fine. More about Signed contract for McClure's participation in The New American Poetry anthology
The Merry Life: Greenwich Village.
NY: Pocket Books, 1963. Narrow 32mo. Pamphlet. First edition. A charming, unusual format guide to Greenwich Village in the early '60s with emphasis on the literary and bohemian aspects. Includes a "Beat lingo" glossary of hip terms, photos and quotes from various Village writers, and photos of the area by... More about The Merry Life: Greenwich Village
The Mummy.
NY: Brunswick, [1959]. 45rpm record in picture sleeve with a photo of a mummy (a still from the film of the same name that inspired this record). In 1959 McKuen (who wrote the words and music) and McFadden had a novelty hit with the song The Mummy that includes some... More about The Mummy
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 about The Yellow Unicorn
Heretical Visions: Words and Images by Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Brion Gysin.
NY: Glenn Horowitz Bookseller, 2002. Spiral-bound. First edition. Exhibtion catalog with essays by McWhinnie and Anderson illustrated with original drawings by Burroughs and Gysin, cut-up typescripts, etc. As new. More about Heretical Visions: Words and Images by Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and...
The Thirteenth Quarto.
n.p.: Maya Quarto, 1971. 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. Limited to 50 copies. This copy signed by Jack Shoemaker though not called for. Published on the occasion of the completion of the Maya Quarto series. Features poems and drawings by David Meltzer, Chuck Miller, Jack Shoemaker, Michael Myers, and Clifford Burke---a... More about The Thirteenth Quarto
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 about From Eden Book