THE CAVE OF TIME
(1979)
First printing of the first installment of the long-running, much-beloved CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE series, by the inventor of the form.
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ONE YEAR PERFORMANCE 1981-1982
(1983)
Rare portfolio documenting Hsieh's third extended performance piece, a full year in New York City spent outside shelter of any kind (save for 15 hours inside a police station courtesy of the NYPD), issued in conjunction with an installation at Franklin Furnace.
Materials from the New York Performance of John Cage's REUNION
(1968)
A small archive of materials relating to John Cage's May 27, 1968 performance of his musical-chess work "REUNION" staged at New York's Electric Circus nightclub.
HELP YOUR LOCAL JUNKIE KICK
[1970]
First state of this scarce broadside printed by Holbrook Teter and Michael Myers's Zephyrus Press, which famously graced telephone poles around Berkeley.
THE DEBBIE HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUT POEMS
[1966]
Striking original flyer for a Janunary 31, 1966 reading by poet, actor, photographer and Warhol associate Gerard Malanga at Izzy Young's Folklore Center.
Original Artwork: READ MOTHER FUCKING BOOKS! ALL DAMN DAY
2014
Signed original artwork by the American graffiti artist, from an unnumbered series based on the artist's well-known sticker of similar design.
Original Watercolor Study of Goodwin's Department Store, Brooklyn NY
[ca. 1950s-1960s?]
Original watercolor study, possibly for a potential mural, from noted social realist, WPA painter, and muralist Edward Laning (1906-1981).
NAKED LUNCH
(1959) [i.e. 1962]
First US edition, first printing of the Beat masterpiece, also containing the first book appearances of Burroughs's "Deposition: Testimony concerning a Sickness," and "Letter from a Master Addict to Dangerous Drugs."
7 CONCRETE POEMS / CONCRETE POEMS / ELECTRIC GREEK POEMS
(1968)
First edition of this collection of concrete poems published during Levy's time at the University of Wisconsin as the free university Poet-in-Residence.
A SUN CAB
(1972)
Inscribed first edition of this collection from the New York School great, issued by Larry Fagin's press and perfectly illustrated by Fairfield Porter.
TWENTYSIX GASOLINE STATIONS
(1969)
Third edition of the first of Ruscha's sixteen books and an iconic early artist's book.
Collection of Original Artwork
(1984-1990)
Collection of twelve signed works of art from this Seattle punk poet, performer, musician, and artist, who counted among his fans Kurt Cobain.
THE NIGHT I LOST MY BABY: A Las Vegas Vignette
1966
First edition, association copy, of this uncommon artist's book, inscribed to Dick Smothers of the Smothers Brothers.
THE BALLAD OF SEXUAL DEPENDENCY
(1986)
First edition — association copy — of this classic photobook, inscribed to fellow photographer Sophie Rivera.
BROADSIDE
(1962-1968)
Nearly contiguous run of the first 96 issues of Sis Cunningham's essential document of the 1960s folk movement, including Bob Dylan's first appearance in print, as well as the first appearance of his "Blowin' in the Wind."
SEMINA VI
1960
Sixth issue of Berman's legendary artist's magazine, containing the complete text of David Meltzer's poem "The Clown."
GOD WITH REVOLVER: Poems 1979-82
1989
Rare hardcover first printing of Ricard's second book of poems, in the even rarer transparent secondary dust jacket.
EVERY BUILDING ON THE SUNSET STRIP
1966
Signed first edition, second issue of this quintessentially Los Angeles book, one of the great photobooks of all time — with the original wrap-around band intact.
VARIOUS SMALL FIRES
(1970)
Signed second edition of Ruscha's second artist's book, an enigmatic series of controlled burns in the human landscape.
VIEWS OF JEOPARDY
1962
First edition of Gilbert's debut, the uncommon hardcover issue.
MOKO; OR MAORI TATTOOING
1896
First edition of this classic study of Maori tattooing, profusely illustrated with photographs and Robley's own drawings.
CHINA TRACE
(1977)
First edition, association copy of an early Wright book, inscribed to fellow Pulitzer Prize winner, Charles Simic.
GOLDEN STATE
(1973)
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.
An Archive of Scranton Lace Company Sample Images
(ca. 1925)
Sizable archive of over 1,150 images from the Scranton Lace Company, a major manufacturer that operated 1890-2002 — primarily consisting of samples used in home decor, especially window treatments and table linens, and likely photographed for internal purposes.
THE SONNETS
1964
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).
