Loba: Parts I-VIII
Berkeley, California: Wingbow Press, 1978. 1st Edition. As New / Near Fine. Item #13128
Beautiful 1st edition of the first compilation of all parts of Di Prima's iconic series written between 1973-1978. Comprises parts I-VIII.
One of the most influential of the Beat Poets, known for co-editing The Floating Bear newspaper with fellow Beat and romantic interest LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka) and "was co-founder of the New York Poets Theatre and founder of the Poets Press. On several occasions she faced charges of obscenity by the United States government due to her work with the New York Poets Theatre and The Floating Bear. In 1961 she was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for publishing two poems in The Floating Bear. According to di Prima, police persistently harassed her due to the nature of her poetry. In 1966, she spent some time at Millbrook with Timothy Leary's psychedelic community." - Wiki
Quite scarce in any condition, this edition is in as new condition with original glassine dust jacket included.
Half black cloth over red-paper covered boards. Illustration to front board stamped in blind.
Plain glassine dust jacket with just a hint of wear, including a very small 1/4 inch closed separation at top spine corner.
A superior edition from an important Beat poet, artist and teacher.
Price: $300.00