levy, d.a. et al.

Connections. Oct. 15-Nov. 4, 1968. Vol. 3 No. 3

Madison, WI, Connections, Publisher, 1968. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid format. 16 pp. Black and white photos throughout. Connections was a paper from Madison, Wisconsin, published from 1967 to 1969 and harnessing a militant college campus energy to discuss the sometimes violent confrontations that occurred between police and protesters in Madison (see Insiders History of the Vietnam Era Underground Press, Part 2 for previous information). This with a lengthy article on Black history, focusing on activists and leaders such as Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, and Marcus Garvey, among others. Also featured is a centerfold spread of poetry by d.a. levy, including part of his "suburban monastery death poem. Another page also has some levy poetry. Levy killed himself in late November of 1968. Rear page is devoted to the San Francisco Mime Troup of San Francisco, at a show in Madison, Wisconsin. This includes many photos of the performance, along with associated words. FAIR/GOOD condition. A large piece of the paper torn from the top leaf 5/6, resulting in some loss of text in the Black history article. The centerfold pages have their lower corners torn off, with some loss of text to one levy poem. A few other tears present in the interior. Fold crease present, with moderate to heavy toning and some soiling. Moderate chipping, tearing and creasing along the extremities. Fair .

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Book number: 018013

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Social Movements

Coblentz, Stanton A. et al.

The Lantern. May-June 1935

Brooklyn, The Lantern, Publisher, 1935. Wraps. Green printed wraps. 24 pp. A little magazine featuring poetry, mostly traditional, rhyming verse. Perhaps associated with the American Literary League (Hoffman, p. 280). GOOD+ condition. Minor uneven fading and very light soiling to the covers. Several small tears along the extremities with their associated creasing. Good .

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Book number: 019475

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Noisbn Little Magazines

levy, d.a. et al.

Leviathan. Vol. 1 No. 5. September 1969

New York, V.R. Leviathan Publications, Publisher, 1969. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid newspaper format. 40 pp. A few illustrations throughout, including a centerfold and a full page illustration by Nancy Golub. Single issue of this underground newspaper loosely associated with the SDS and the radical New Left, embracing a more serious tone than many of its contemporaries, focusing mostly on issues concerning the radical left and organizing. This issue with two pages of poetry by d.a. levy titled "i found it at the movies (or) hummed-off in a laundro-mat." Also present are several articles on the economic state of America in light of capitalism (and with a Marxist view), an article on the clash of political interests in Africa, etc. GOOD condition. General moderate toning to the paper, minor soiling and minor foxing. Good .

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Book number: 020092

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Counterculture Social Movements

[AAPI, Zines] Sin, Tara

Lycheenaut. Issue #3. Spring, 1999

San Francisco, Tara Sin, Publisher, 1999. Wraps. Illustrated wraps. 8 ½ by 7 inches. Unpaginated, approximately 40 pp. Black and white photos and illustrations throughout. Third issue of this zine by zinester Tara Sin (also the mastermind behind We Like Poo). This issue documents a trip to Hong Kong through a collage of photos, maps, and text. GOOD+ condition. Minor wrinkling, toning and curling to the covers. Good .

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Book number: 019903

Catalogue: Travel

Keywords: Noisbn Fanzines Zines

Abadie, Daniel

Dubuffet Architecte

Paris, Editions Hazan, 2011. Wraps. Photo illustrated wraps. Square folio. 191 pp. With color photos throughout. ALL TEXT IN FRENCH. A detailed monograph on the large installations/sculpture by Jean Dubuffet, detailing not only the artist's creative process, but also including a look at the planning process involved in his larger work, as well as the details to the actual installation process. GOOD+ condition. Slightly ex-library, with a small stamp on the title page and a small withdrawn stamp on the colophon. No other markings or treatments present. Light scuffing and edgewear to the book. Interior clean and solid. Good .

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Book number: 005707

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: Noisbn Jean Dubuffet Art

Abarbanell, Jacob Ralph

The Rector's Secret. Or, Love Conquers All. A Study from Life. No. 71 of the Dora Thorne Series. May, 1892

New York, J.S. Ogilvie, 1892. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps. 179 pp. plus 12 pages of ads in the rear. Romance style novel by Jacob Ralph Arbanell, an American author, playwright and lawyer. GOOD condition. Heavy chipping, tearing and loss to the head and tail of the spine. General toning to the covers, heavy to the rear, with the rear cover having a moderate dampstain to the upper left portion. Minor staining and soiling to the covers. Heavy toning to the text block. Paper rather brittle, with minor flaking at the center fore edge. Good .

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Book number: 012136

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: Noisbn

Hoffman, Abbie (et al)

The Berkeley Barb. July 14-20, 1978

Berkeley, International News Keyus, Inc, 1978. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid format. 12 pp. plus a 12 page adult classified ads insert. Later issue of this underground newspaper, focusing on counterculture and leftwing politics. This issue featuring an essay "Steal back your mind," by Abbie Hoffman; a piece on the suicide of a 15 year old poet, Sudeka Harrsion, etc. Bill Griffith comic on the rear cover. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Paper toned. Minor soiling and edgewear. Mailing label on the upper front cover. Good .

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Book number: 018408

Catalogue: Underground Newspapers

Keywords: Noisbn Counterculture

Rubin, Rick; Hoffman, Abbie et al; Warhol, Andy (artist)

The East Village Other. February 25, 1970. Vol. 5. , No. 12

New York, East Village Other, Publisher, 1970. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid newspaper. Front cover an image of an electric chair produced by Andy Warhol. 24 pp. Black and white illustrations and comix throughout. East Village Other was an underground newspaper from New York (duh), known for its early embrace of the counterculture and counterculture aesthetics, often using absurdist pieces to provide social commentary. As an early proponent of the underground comix movement, EVO published work by R. Crumb, Trina Robbins (neither in this issue) and others, as well as publishing a paper devoted to comix. This issue with front art by Andy Warhol; two brief statements by Abbie Hoffman and Rick Rubin, along with the announcement of the death of the Yippies and the birth of the Youth International Party; news on the trial of the Black Panther 21 in New York, theater, etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate toning. Paper a bit brittle. Mailing label present. Good .

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Book number: 020046

Catalogue: Underground Newspapers

Keywords: Noisbn Counterculture Social Movements

Rubin, Jerry; Hoffman, Abbie et al.

The Realist No. 82. September, 1968

New York, The Realist Association, Publisher, 1968. Wraps. Wraps. Side stapled newsprint journal. 10 ½ by 8 ¼ inches. 32 pp. including covers. Black and white comics/illustrations throughout. A single issue of this long running newsletter/magazine, featuring writing by Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin anticipating the Yippies at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. With on article on the arrest of LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka) in Newark. The Realist was founded in 1958, becoming a key publication in the underground press, often using satire and subversive humor to critique American mainstream politics and culture. Founded by Paul Krassner, an American author, and member of the Merry Pranksters (as well as a founding member of the Yippies) [see Wikipedia]. GOOD condition. Moderate toning. Minor wrinkling. Good .

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Book number: 018769

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Social Movements

Abbott, John S.C.

The Empire of Russia; from the Remotest Periods to the Present Time. The Monarchies of Continental Europethe Empire of Russia; from the Remotest Periods to the Present Time. The Monarchies of Continental Europe

New York, Mason Brothers, 1860. Cloth. Brown cloth. xv, 17-528 pages, including index. With a frontis portrait of Peter the Great. A broad but detailed history of Russia, beginning at 500 BC and the Scythian and Huns to the birth of the Russian Empire and Ruric, Sineous and Truvor. From this time (900 AD) to the present, various rulers and their reigns are discussed, detailing wars, politics, etc. GOOD+ condition. Minor to moderate fading. Mostly minor scuffing. Light wear along the extremities. Minor soiling, with a few faint stains to the covers. Interior solid with general minor browning to the paper. Very minor scattered foxing, with moderate to heavy foxing to the endpapers. Good/No Jacket.

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Book number: 005532

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Russia History

Abbott, Frances Matilda

Historical Address Prepared for the Duo-Centennial Celebration of the Founding of the City of Concord, New Hampshire. July 2-4, 1927

Concord, New Hampshire, Rumford Press, 1927. Wraps. Printed wraps. 38 pp. An address that provides a short history of the city of Concord, New Hampshire, from its first settlement, early colonial history and its growth through the 1800s. With an index of names in the rear. GOOD condition. Apparent ex-library, with evidence of a removed pocket present in the inside rear cover and erased call numbers at the top front cover. No other treatments visible. General uneven fading and toning to the wraps, with some creasing, mostly at the corners. Minor soiling. A few small tears along the rear extremities. Interior clean and solid with very minor foxing. Small dampstain affecting the upper margin of two pages. Good .

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Book number: 007119

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Concord New Hampshire Town/State Histories New Hampshire History

Abbott, John S.C.

History of Hernando Cortez

New York, Harper and Brothers, 1855. Cloth. Red cloth decorated in blind. 348 pp. A few black and white engravings throughout, along with a color frontispiece. A popular history/biography of Hernando Cortez, the Spanish conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire in what is now Central America. Abbott seems to bear disdain for the indigenous peoples of the area, and extols the exploits of Cortez. GOOD condition. Moderate fading and scuffing, with some soiling, minor spotting and staining to the covers. Cloth split and frayed along the hinges and extremities. Owner's inscription on the first endpaper. Moderate to heavy scattered foxing in the interior, with minor soiling and staining. Good .

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Book number: 019620

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Biography

Hartmann, Anna; Jones, Jeanetta; Rosenthal, Abby et al.

Anthology of Underground Poetry. Section 11 Women's Section

Berkeley, Poets' Commune Publications, 1971. Wraps. Illustrated wraps. Unpaginated. A collection of poetry by women writers reflecting on sexuality, women's issues, etc. GOOD condition. Minor toning/browning to the wraps, with some soiling and scuffing. Minor spot of staining to the front cover, with a 1 inch area of dark brown staining at the upper rear. Interior clean and solid. Good .

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Book number: 006182

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Noisbn

Acharya, Shanta

Not This, Not That

New Delhi, Rupa and Co, 1994. First Edition. Cloth. First edition. Red cloth in unclipped jacket. 70 pp. SIGNED by the author, with a short inscription, on the title page. Acharya's first collection of poetry, reflecting on the commingling of East and West influences, including spiritual, intellectual and emotional. Shanta Acharya, born in India and educated in England, is a noted poet, writing in English and reflecting on both Indian and English themes. She has read and been published worldwide. GOOD condition. Minor soiling, fading and rubbing to the jacket. Light scuffing along the extremities, with a few small bumps and wrinkles. Minor fading and soiling to the book. Good/Good.

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Book number: 007368

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Noisbn

Ackley, Clifford S.

Rembrandt's Journey. Painter, Draftsman, Etcher

Boston, MFA Publications, 2003. Wraps. Illustrated wraps. 344 pp. Illustrations throughout. A work issued to accompany an exhibition of the work of Rembrandt, focusing on his sketches and etchings and how they informed his work as a painter. With several scholarly essays on his work. VERY GOOD condition. Minor rubbing, fading and edgewear. Very Good .

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Book number: 013583

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: Noisbn