Untitled Original Manuscript Illustrated Artist's Book
Enigmatic and disquieting collection of six short stories and one 90-page novella, neatly and distinctively handwritten and illustrated in brown ink.
Enigmatic and disquieting collection of six short stories and one 90-page novella, neatly and distinctively handwritten and illustrated in brown ink.
Affectionate photo album memorializing the mostly harmless exploits of an Army coterie of proto-Beatniks, stationed in peacetime Europe and making the most of it.
An extraordinary and unique handmade artist's book, elaborately assembled by an anonymous artist.
Complete eleven-issue run of this arguably the greatest publication to emerge from the mid-century experimental music scene.
Scarce signed limited first edition of Bailly's prose poem ("Gentle Rain") with three exquisite color woodscuts by Voss, all beautifully printed at the workshop of the venerable Clots, Bramsen & Georges.
First edition of arguably Baldessari's most desirable artist's book, and one of the best of the 1970s.
Rare Neoist mail art and zine assemblage.
First edition of this uncommon early collection from the noted Language poet.
Sun and Moon Contemporary Literature Series number one.
Chapbook (issued as Clown War 22) from the New York School poet, one of his last before his untimely death. Cover by Jan Vredeman De Vries.
A then-unpublished sonnet by Berrigan, as he notes; it would later be printed in the United Artists edition of THE SONNETS. Signed and dated September 24, 1982, this example was never issued, as it is from the collection of Ken and Ann Mikolowski (proprietors of the Alternative Press).
Signed first edition of the definitive statement of the Second Generation of the New York School as well as Berrigan's most influential, popular, and lasting work, edited by Ron Padgett (who also typed the stencils).
Signed first edition of the book that concludes THE DREAM SONGS, HIS TOY, HIS DREAM, HIS REST won Berryman both the National Book Award and the Bollingen Prize.
Signed first edition of the final book published within Berryman's lifetime, it is difficult to find signed in its trade edition. Scarce thus.
Collection by Peter R. Betz with detailed and captioned photographs of the Philippines Campaign, as well as many other experiences of a soldier's life during the WWII.
Inscribed first edition of Bidart's debut collection, containing arguably his most famous poem, the chilling "Herbert White" — a terrific association copy inscribed to the book's editor and designer.
First printing of this practical trip manual, by a disciple of Leary and Alpert and early advocate for sensible use of psychedelics.
Lovely, varied work of concrete poetry and visual art comprising pages of various sizes, colors, and printing methods (mimeo, silkscreen) bound in, including a two-page original glued collage and handwritten poem by Bissett.
Archive of original photographs from the London Features International press agency, documenting David Bowie's career over an approximately 30-year span and focusing heavily on the later years of the 1970s.
Assemblage anthology (a la Kostelanetz's contributors' journal ASSEMBLING) in the Fluxus/mail art traditions: "The intent of this book is to call attention to activities in the area of notebooks, community art and correspondence art and to encourage other people to launch projects of their own."
An outstanding example of (presumably) amateur political protest art, depicting the House Un-American Activities Committee as a rabid King Kong on the verge of seizing the helpless damsel Civil Liberties.
Striking early Bukowski drawing, executed in vibrant purple, grey, and black.
First edition of Bukowski's second full-length collection, issued by Epos, a major early supporter.
Small collection of original Polaroids by Black Sparrow founder and publisher John Martin of letters to him from Charles Bukowski.
First edition, association copy, with an extraordinary inscription and drawing from Bukowski at a pivotal moment in his career to Hal Norse, perennial literary scenester and author of the classic cut-up novel BEAT HOTEL.