RADIO DAY IN SOMA CITY
by Watten, Barrett
- Used
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near fine.
- Seller
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
[Iowa City, IA]: n.p., 1971. Near fine.. Inscribed first edition of Barrett Watten's rare first book (one of just 75 copies) that helped launch L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E poetry. Self-published and printed by Watten while still a student at the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, RADIO DAY IN SOMA CITY appeared the same year Watten's THIS MAGAZINE, in which fellow-editor Robert Grenier wrote the words that created the philosophical underpinnings of the L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E movement: "I HATE SPEECH." Inscribed on the colophon "For Darrell," likely Darrell Gray, publisher of the Iowa City mimeo SUCTION and "chief spokesperson" of the Iowa City Actualism scene. Rare. Only the second copy of this title we've seen or handled in almost two decades of looking. OCLC located just four holdings, with only two in the U.S. An important debut. 6.5'' x 5.5''. Original stapled pictorial wraps. [32 pages]. One of 75 numbered copies, this #5. Additionally inscribed on the colophon: "For Darrell / Barry Watten." Mild toning overall. A few spots of rubbing and soil. Faint sticker shadow to front cover. Else sharp and clean.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46321
- Title
- RADIO DAY IN SOMA CITY
- Author
- Watten, Barrett
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- n.p.
- Place of Publication
- [Iowa City, IA]
- Date Published
- 1971
- Keywords
- Poetry,20th century
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About the Seller
Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
Biblio member since 2004
Silver Spring, Maryland
About Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
Brian Cassidy Bookseller is the counterculture department of Type Punch Matrix, a rare book firm founded in 2019 by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. BCB @ TPM specializes in the avant garde in all its various guises, including: The Beats; artists' books; poetry; small journals and magazines (especially those associated with the Mimeo Revolution); modern and contemprary art; photography; music; archives and appraisals; as well as vernacular, folk, and outsider books of all kinds. We are always looking to purchase books within my areas of interest, from single titles to collections. Please inquire. We are open by appointment and are easily accessible by public transit.
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