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April Galleons: Poems [Inscribed to Elizabeth Hardwick]

April Galleons: Poems [Inscribed to Elizabeth Hardwick] by ASHBERY, John

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Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books
Title
April Galleons: Poems [Inscribed to Elizabeth Hardwick]
Author
ASHBERY, John
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Lorne Bair Rare Books (United States)
Description
New York: Viking Penguin Inc, 1987. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (24cm); dark blue cloth and paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in silver on spine; dustjacket; viii,97,[5]pp. Inscribed on the title page in the year of publication: "For Elizabeth / John Ashbery / 9/23/87." Trivial wear along front joint, else Fine in a Near Fine dustjacket, unclipped (priced $15.95), with light wear to crown and some yellowing to inner flap edges. Association copy of Ashbery's twelfth collection of poems, inscribed to author, literary critic, and New York Times Review of Books co-founder Elizabeth Hardwick, who was instrumental in aiding the poet in winning his first major award. "It must be said that the National Book Critics Circle award was "almost invented for" him, as Ashbery notes in his 2002 interview with Mark Ford. After a bad reivew of Self-Portrait in the New York Review of Books, Ashbery reports, "David Kalstone mentioned this review to one of the paper's editors, Elizabeth Hardwick. He said, 'Well, it's too bad John got knocked off his pedestal before he was even on it!" She said, 'What to you mean? He's always winning prizes.' David said, 'No, he's not. He's never won anything.' And Elizabeth, who liked me, said, 'Well, we'll have to see about that.' And she was one of the founders that very year of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Through her efforts, I think, I was the first to get it" (Vincent, John Emil. John Ashbery and You: His Later Books, p.178).
Radical Satire and Counterculture Newspaper The Realist Archive -1960s

Radical Satire and Counterculture Newspaper The Realist Archive -1960s by The Realist Counterculture Newspaper

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Radical Satire and Counterculture Newspaper The Realist Archive -1960s
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The Realist Counterculture Newspaper
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Max Rambod Inc. (United States)
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1966. [Counterculture] Archive of five issues of The Realist, the groundbreaking satirical and political magazine founded by Paul Krassner. Known for its radical, leftist stance and boundary-pushing commentary, The Realist was a critical voice in the countercultural movements of the 1960s, blending investigative journalism with dark humor and unflinching critiques of American politics, war, race relations, and the establishment. With contributions from figures such as Robert Anton Wilson, Abbie Hoffman, and Timothy Leary, the publication played a significant role in shaping the political satire of the New Left. Archive includes: [1] The Realist. Issue No. 64, February 1966. Features a striking illustrated cover satirizing American apathy, with references to the infamous Kitty Genovese murder, the Ku Klux Klan, and the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). Inside, Krassner and his contributors skewer the failures of American justice and political hypocrisy with their signature blend of absurdity and biting critique. This issue exemplifies The Realist's approach to humor as a vehicle for exposing societal failures, particularly in race relations and government repression. [2] The Realist. Issue No. 65, March 1966. Includes Robert Anton Wilson's The Fatal Snowball Fight on Cumberland Avenue, a darkly humorous piece that examines law enforcement's overreaction to a student snowball fight in Knoxville, Tennessee. The article serves as a microcosm of broader societal tensions, highlighting the growing rift between youth counterculture and the authoritarian establishment. Other articles in this issue continue The Realist's sharp critiques of the Vietnam War, police violence, and political paranoia. [3] The Realist. Issue No. 69, September 1966. features one of the magazine's most notable pieces, An Impolite Interview with Timothy Leary, in which the controversial LSD advocate discusses drug policy, consciousness expansion, and the First Amendment. This issue also includes The Day the Supreme Court Banned Vaseline, a satirical jab at America's obscenity laws and the broader censorship debate, as well as Modest Proposals: The Whitey Survival Manual, which critiques racial politics in a manner characteristic of The Realist's provocative and often incendiary approach. The cover's headline, Lyndon Johnson Loves Nervous Nellie, reflects the magazine's ongoing lampooning of the Johnson administration's political anxieties. [4] The Realist. Issue No. 71, November 1966. Provides a prescient discussion of Hollywood's role in politics with the article Remember, Next Tuesday: Get Tufts!, which speculates on Ronald Reagan's political rise following his election as Governor of California. The cover features a photograph of Reagan, highlighting The Realist's scrutiny of the merging of celebrity and political power-a theme that would become increasingly relevant in decades to come. [5] The Realist. Issue No. 72, December 1966. Robert Anton Wilson's The Cybernetic Revolution anticipates the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on society, reflecting the counterculture's growing fascination with technology as both a tool of liberation and oppression. Renfreu Neff's Automation and Aberration explores the evolution of sexual mores, arguing that traditional notions of deviance and perversion are becoming obsolete in the face of modernity. The issue, like many from The Realist, blurs the line between genuine inquiry and satirical exaggeration, making it both thought-provoking and deeply irreverent. During the 1960s, The Realist served as a crucial alternative press outlet for leftist, anarchist, and countercultural thought. At a time when mainstream media was constrained by Cold War conservatism and corporate control, Krassner's magazine became a hub for irreverent, unfiltered political satire. The publication targeted institutions such as the military-industrial complex, religious orthodoxy, and government censorship, while also providing a platform for psychedelic culture, civil rights, and radical activism. All issues are in newsprint format with varying degrees of age toning and edge wear, typical of publications of this period. Overall very good condition. An important collection from one of the defining underground publications of the 20th century.
Wayne Aspinall and the Shaping of the American West
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Wayne Aspinall and the Shaping of the American West

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Wayne Aspinall and the Shaping of the American West
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Weller Book Works ABAA/ILAB (United States)
ISBN
9780870816659
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Fine
Description
University Press of Colorado, 2002. Fine. . Wayne Aspinall and the Shaping of the American West. Boulder, CO: University Press of Colorado, 2002. xiii, 322pp. Indexed. Illustrated. Bibliography. 8vo. Hardcover. Book condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine.
The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003-2008
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The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003-2008 by Ball, Jesse

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The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003-2008
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Ball, Jesse
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Ed's Editions Bookstore (United States)
ISBN
9781571314420
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Milkweed Editions, 2011-07-12. paperback. Good. 4x1x6. Clean, has good binding, no marks or notations, light shelf wear to the cover, pages are bright and clean. LF

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