A Primer of Happenings & Time/Space Art

New York, New York: Something Else Press, Inc., 1965. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. One of the 1960s' leading "pop artists & a pioneer in the development of the happening here presents his delightful account of what this lively medium is all about." Introduced by young drama students & playwrights, happenings were heralded as "exciting challenges to theatrical deadweight" represented by the Broadway establishment. In 145 pages including Index & Directory in rear, with black-and-white photos throughout text. From the library of a Stanford graduate, activist, & founding chair of the Theatre Dept at UC Davis (with his stamp to ffep, no other markings), this is a First Edition, first printing, from 1965. Hardcover 8vo has bright red cloth-covered boards stamped in gilt lettering to spine. Condition is Fine condition: just lacks that brand new crispness! Completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages very lightly tanned. The unclipped DJ(with orig. $4.50 price intact) is Near Fine, marred by very mild rubbing to extremities; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.