POETRY READING SERIES [Flyer Schedule for Readings at Folio Books, D.C.]
Flyer for readings in the fourth and fifth months of Doug Lang's influential reading series at Folio Books.
Flyer for readings in the fourth and fifth months of Doug Lang's influential reading series at Folio Books.
Charmingly designed flyer for a reading by novelist Ann Beatie in her native Washington D.C., held as part of the Folio Books reading series organized by poet Doug Lang from 1976 to 1978.
Handsomely designed flyer for a reading by Dawson at Folio Books, the location of poet Doug Lang's influential reading series which ran from 1976 to 1978.
Poster for a reading at Portland's Café No, founded by Paul Lichter and David Snow. With a nice quote on Elmslie from John Ashbery.
A souvenir program in exceptional condition for Paramount's technicolor epic, FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS, based on Ernest Hemingway's novel of the Spanish Civil War.
Nice poster for a reading by Gallup at Holly Solomon's art space, 98 Greene St. Loft.
Program for one of the earliest happenings and the one first group happenings to be staged outside of a gallery environment.
Helicaer-designed flyer for one "Prince of Orange Party" mailed by the artist to counter-cultural publisher Ira Cohen. A nice association between these two writers and mimeo revolution figures.
Lovely flyer for a reading by Lally and Winch, held as part of the second year of readings at Folio Books in Dupont Circle organized by the shop's manager, poet Doug Lang.
Flyer printing a 1977 schedule for Doug Lang's influential bi-weekly reading series at Folio Books (at the location of today's Second Story Books).
Likely dating from the Golden Age of Detroit's Cass Corridor poetry/arts movement, a striking ephemeral broadside flyer for a reading from one of the most Detroit of the Detroit poets, on the campus of his alma mater, Wayne State. The graphic suggests the possible echo of Levine's NOT THIS PIG (1968).
Handsome advertisement for this poetry press's new batch, including Christopher Knowles' TYPINGS, Ted Berrigan's TRAIN RIDE, and Michael Lally's JUST LET ME DO IT.
Striking flyer for a Jan.
Stark and haunting card of mourning from the September 10th, 1898 funeral of Stephane Mallarmé.
Flyer for an evening of readings curated by Eric Mottram, writer and tireless advocate for the British appreciation of modern American literature. Robert Lowell, Jonathan Williams, and others presented their work, along with readings of the work of other American authors not present, including William Carlos Williams, Robert Creeley, and Kenneth Koch (misspelled as "Coch").
Announces readings and workshops held at this cornerstone of the New York poetry community, with reviews of recent books (by Adrienne Rich and others) plus poems by James Schuyler and Tom Savage. Mailed to DC poet Doug Lang.
Catalog of upcoming publications from Covici Friede, founded by editors Pascal Covici and Donald Friede, most notable for their longstanding relationship with John Steinbeck. This catalog features THE MIGHTY BARNUM by Gene Fowler, THE WORLD AS I SEE IT by Albert Einstein, PORTRAIT OF AMERICA by Diego Rivera, and a number of other volumes, many on the subjects of politics and current events.
Flyer for a reading at Pyramid Gallery, which later became Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center.
Charmingly designed flyer for a reading by the New York poet Susie Timmons and Baltimore's Kirby Malone, held as part of Doug Lang's influential reading series at Folio Books in Dupont Circle.
Handsomely designed flyer for a reading by Winch and Levitt (the latter known in part as publisher at Vehicle Editions), hosted by Doug Lang as part of his influential reading series at Folio Books on Dupont Circle.