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FUCK FOR PEACE by TULI KUPFERBERG New York: Privately published, [1965]. This broadside is printed on white paper in blue and black ink. One one side are the words "FUCK FOR PEACE" accompanied by small drawings of couples having sex; the other side has a list of Tuli's current and forthcoming books, and some anti-war statements. Folded vertically in the center.

In good condition with some wrinkling at bottom.

Measures 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Tooo cool.

Looks fabulous framed - put this on your wall & make a statement ~~ ! $24.95

[004226] Poster for 15th Anniversary of Annual Poetry Readings Presented By the Contemporary Arts Council of The Museum of Modern Art & The Kulchur Foundation.. New York: he Contemporary Arts Council of the Museum of Modern Art / The Kulchur Foundation, Poster. Fine. 11x17 inch poster, folded in half as issued. Very attractively printed with illustration in red, yellow, and green on a black background; text in silver ink. The text reads, "The Fifteenth Anniversary of annual poetry readings presented by The Contemporary Arts Council of the Museum of Modern Art and sponsored by The Kulchur Foundation. Tues., October 17, 6:30 p.m. Members' Dining Room. Lita Hornick will introduce: George Economou, John Giorno, Berard Heidsieck, Gerard Malanga, Doug Oliver, Rochelle Owens, Jean-Jacques Lebel will perform. Admission free. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Refreshments available. For further information, call (212) 708-9520. The Museum of Modern Art 11 West 53 Street New York, NY 10019." Design: Melissa Feldman, Photos: Helaine Messer. In fine condition, as new. $20.00

[003849] (Jargon Society, Jonathan Williams). The Jargon Society Catalog & Ephemera. Winston-Salem, NC: Jargon Society, Wrappers. Very Good. Packet of ephemera from the Jargon Society, circa 1988. Catalog of available titles has a color, photographic cover and also contains information on the press. 8.5 x 11 inches, 16 pages, stapled into wrappers. Very slight wear to cover, some oxidation to staples. Also with a 8.5 x 11 handbill for a reading by Jonathan Williams, an order sheet listing books up to Jargon No. 104, and a 8.5 x 11 folded announcement for Jargon 110, Lou Harrison's Joy's and Perplexities. $15.00

[003577] McClure, Michael & Ray Manzarek. Poster for a Performance at Roseland in Portland, Oregon, 6/9/1996. Portland, OR: 1996. First Edition. Poster. Fine. This original concert poster was printed to advertise a performance by Ray Manzarek of the Doors w/ Michael McClure 6/9/96 at the Roseland in Portland. Design by Mike King, northwest poster god who has been designing concert advertisement posters since the late 1970's. Bright fuschia, on heavy paper. $20.00

[003546] McClure, Michael. Poster for Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek and Robert Hunter at The Backstage, Seattle, WA. Seattle, WA: The Backstage, First Edition. Poster. Very Good. 11 x 17 inches, printed in black on bright pink paper. In very good condition, with a light crease in center. $25.00

[003547] McClure, Michael. Poster for Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek and Robert Hunter at The Backstage, Seattle, WA. Seattle, WA: The Backstage, First Edition. Poster. Very Good. 11 x 17 inches, printed in black on lavendar paper. In very good condition, with a light crease in center. $25.00

[003533] McClure, Michael, Ronald Koertge, Jerome Rothenberg, Kenneth Rexroth. Poster for Spring Poetry Week, Advertising Readings By Michael McClure, Jerome Rothenberg, Kenneth Rexroth, and Ronald Koertge. Long Beach, CA: California State University, Long Beach , First Edition. Poster. Very Good+. 11 x 17 inch poster, attractively printed in dark blue ink on light orange paper, and featuring photographs of all four poets. Gently folded in center, else fine. $40.00

[003535] McClure, Michael, Robert Duncan, Bill Berkson, Ronald Johnson, Leslie Scalapino, Jeanetta Jones, Michael Davidson, Michael Palmer. Poster for The Sand Dollar Reading, Featuring Michael McClure, Robert Duncan, Bill Berkson, Ronald Johnson, Leslie Scalapino, Jeanetta Jones, Michael Davidson, & Michael Palmer, at Cody's Books, November 24, 1976. Berkeley, CA: Sand Dollar, 1976. First Edition. Poster. Very Good. A very attractive poster, letterpress printed by Wesley Tanner, using navy blue, purple, and lavendar inks. In very good condition, showing some handling. 17 x 11 inches. $40.00

[003643] [Michael McClure, Ted Joans, Judy Grahn, Ishmael Reed et al]. Poster for the Seattle Poetry Festival, 2001, Featuring Michael McClure, Ted Joans, et al. Seattle: 11th Hour Productions , 2001. First Edition. Poster. Fine. Poster, printed in red & gold inks, advertising Seattle Poetry Festival 2001, featuring Michael McClure, Ted Joans, Judy Grahn, and Ishmael Reed. 17 x 22 inches, rounded corners. Very attractive! $15.00

[003230] Ginsberg, Allen. Poster for the US Premiere of The Life & Times of Allen Ginsberg, A Film By Jerry Aronson - at the Roxie Cinema in San Francisco. San Francisco: Roxie Cinema , First Edition. Poster. Fine. Approximately 10.25" x 16" black & white poster for the US Premiere of the movie. A photo of Allen Ginsberg fills most of the poster's area; the title & details appear below in white print on a black background. Undated, but 1993. Small ding at bottom right corner, else fine. $25.00

[003235] McClure, Michael. Poster: Symposium on Biology & Poetry, Wednesday, July 7. With Lewis Thomas. . New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, First Edition. Poster / Broadside. Fine. A poster for the Symposiumon Biology & Poetry, Wednesday, July 7, at Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall at Yale University. Participants were Lewis Thomas and Michael McClure. A bright yellow poster, printed in black; very attractive. 11x17 inches. $20.00

[004092] (Robert Frost, John Ciardi, et al). Program for the Bread Loaf Writer's Conference, 1963. Middlebury, VT: Middlebury College , 1963. First Edition. Wrappers. Very Good. Includes photos (one is full-page) of Robert Frost who was on the faculty of Middlebury College where the conference was held. Frost passed away in 1963 and John Ciardi's foreword remembers Mr. Frost's influence on the Bread Loaf Conference. Also with brief biographies and photos of the Conference staff - Nelson Algren, John Hawkes, John Frederick Nims, Robert Pack, Dudley Fitts, John Ciardi, et al. With a history of Brad Loaf, and information on attendance & accommodations. In about good+ condition with a vertical bend which is most apparent at rear, small bump at bottom corner. 20 pages, stapled in illustrated covers. Includes many photos of Middlebury College. $15.00

[000772] Kirschbuam, Betsy (Ray Bremser, Charles Plymell, & Grant Hart). Ray Bremser, Charles Plymell, and Grant Hart - Cherry Valley, NY. August 1998. ill. Betsy Kirschbaum . Sudbury, MA: Water Row Books, 2000. First Edition. Postcard . Fine. This is a color postcard depicting Ray Bremser, Charles Plymell, and Grant Hart, taken by Betsy Kirschbaum in the summer of 1998. Small yellow stain on back of card, else fine. $3.00

[003576] (Garry). San Francisco After Dark: A Nightseeing Party . San Francisco: Garry, Folded Broadside. Fine. Brochure for a tour of North Beach, San Francisco, which included, a "guided visit through beatnikland," a view of the "unusual Finocchio floorshow," "a San Francisco tradition: the coffee house night cap," dinner at Fisherman's Wharf, and other local stops. The "Beatnik Excursion" allowed a view of "the haunts of the Beat generation, the artists lairs and the craft shops of North Beach." The tour was given by Garry, nightly at 8 p.m., and cost $9.90. An unusual piece of Beat Genertion ephemera, in fine condition. $17.00

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