Bombay Gin (Volume II, Number 2), Edited by Bil Brown et al. — 1st Edition

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Bombay Gin (Volume II, Number 2), Edited by Bil Brown et al. — 1st Edition

Name: Bombay Gin (Volume II, Number 2), Edited by Bil Brown et al. — 1st Edition
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Publication: Boulder, The Naropa Institute, 1992.

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume presents exceptionally well, housed in its original red-spined stiff card wrappers. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, displaying no evidence of spine creasing or structural fatigue. The illustrated front cover is clean and bright, showing only the most trivial hints of shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the text block is crisp and entirely free from foxing, moisture damage, or age-toning, ensuring an excellent reading and collector's copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a scarce first edition, limited to a print run of just 500 copies. Serving as the annual literary journal of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, the publication holds a significant place in contemporary avant-garde and beat literature. The striking front wrapper features original artwork, "We Are The Loved Ones Of Time," by D.R. Wagner, alongside an interior architectural illustration by Bret Stewart.

The issue boasts an impressive roster of contributors, making it highly desirable for collectors of post-beat literature. Most notably, it contains an early excerpt from Charles Bukowski's final novel, Pulp. Alongside Bukowski, the journal includes original poetry and prose from seminal figures such as Diane di Prima, Anselm Hollo, d. a. levy, and Jack Kerouac.

Given the fragile nature of softcover journals and its limited initial distribution, surviving copies in such well-preserved condition are notably scarce on the open market.

Bombay Gin is a celebrated literary journal born from the creative epicentre of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. This Summer 1992 issue captures the raw, unfiltered energy of the beat and avant-garde movements, bringing together a powerful chorus of voices that challenge conventional poetic and narrative boundaries. From Charles Bukowski's gritty prose to the evocative verses of Diane di Prima and Anselm Hollo, this anthology serves as a vital time capsule of late 20th-century countercultural literature, offering readers a profound glimpse into the minds of America's most revolutionary writers.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Edited by Bil Brown et al.

Book Publisher: The Naropa Institute

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Comics, Magazines & Other

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1992

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: D.R. Wagner & Bret Stewart

Book Series: Bombay Gin

Country/region of manufacture: Boulder, Colorado, United States

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