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Charleston, South Carolina: Piccolo Spoleto Festival, 1995. Stapled Wraps. Fine. 6.5" x 10.75. A provocative symposium brochure from the 1995 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, discussing and exploring the challenges and possibilities for contemporary American concert-music composers. The centerpiece for discussion was Edward Rothstein's article "Why We Live in the Musical Past", and the featured composer, George Crumb. CONTENTS: ***See the accompanying scan image of the full Table of Contents. 32 pages. CONDITION: a bright, tight, unmarked, uncreased copy with minimal shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

St. Paul, Minnesota, USA: Unarmed Journal, 2010. Stapled Wraps. Fine (As New). 4.25" x 5.5. Steve Dalachinsky & Kimball Lockhart (cover art). An ultra-hip chapbook with high aesthetic courage and integrity. Included in this 62nd issue are numerous works of poetry - both visual and linear (32 pages). It is accompanied by a new Unarmed chapbook by Jake St. John (16 pages). CONDITION: Both are bright, tight, unmarked, uncreased copies with negligible shelf-wear - now in clear, protective polypropylene bags with archival backing boards.

New York: W.W. Norton & Co., 1987. Uncorrected Proofs . Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This is an extremely Limited Edition special Advance Reader's Copy, also designated as an Uncorrected Proof (though they are technically not the same.) As such this state precedes the First Edition - thus its collectibility. The engaging tale of an orphan, who learned of his parents' murder at age 13 and got revenge (via murder) at 19. In his late 30s, his foster mother is murdered, and he begins a quest to find that killer as well. 289 pages. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked, uncreased, evidently unread copy with negligible shelf-wear. This handsome, collectible copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Oakland, California: Cloud Marauder Press, 1976. Trade Paperback. VG+ to NF. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A SIGNED, INSCRIBED copy by the gifted American poet. CONTENTS: 28 poems, including, for example: "Sometimes, Besieged, I Forget How To Do It", "In the 2 A.M. Club", and "Cracking Its Drunken Bones". 56 pages. CONDITION: A solid, square, uncreased Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy with minimal shelf-wear, unmarked but for the poet's inscription, compromised only by light spots on the back cover. (See the accompanying scan image.) This attractive, collectible copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

New York: Belmont Books, 1964. First Thus - First Printing . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good Plus. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A solid Very Good Plus copy of # 92-611. Earth's elite class has been genetically engineered - but by whom, and for what ultimate purpose? 157+ pages. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked, possibly unread copy with moderate shelf-wear, the faintest suggestion of a crease adjacent to the front spine edge - its interior uncompromised, This handsome copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag. NOTE: A higher resolution scan of the covers will gladly be supplied on request. This small item will be shipped, securely packed, with a complimentary upgrade to trackable First Class on domestic (US) orders.

Israel - United Kingdom: Priory Books, 1973. First Thus . Paperback. Very Good Plus. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Priory # 1088. Smith's gripping 1964 novel of a runaway Mars, headed directly for Earth. Mars had been populated by Earthlings, and the gigantic explosion of a nuclear power plant there unbalanced the planetary relationships, first sending the shattered moons of Mars Earthward. 138 pages. CONDITION: A solid Very Good Plus copy of this rather scarce Priory edition - bright, tight, unmarked, uncreased, and likely unread, with minimal shelf-wear, compromised only by a slight (manufacturing) spine lean and spine ripple. This handsome copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag. NOTE: This small item will be shipped, securely packed, with a complimentary upgrade to First Class with Delivery Confirmation on domestic (USA) orders.

New York: Morro Music Corp., 1958. First Edition . Sheet Music. Very Good Plus. 8.75" x 11.25. Carlos Montbrun Ocampo (1900 - 1962) was a conductor, composer, pianist, guitarist and Argentine singer, performer of folk music of Argentina. This enchanting "Vals" is from the published repertoire of Julio Korn. "I look at your eyes with delight. They have the same brightness of the aurora. They have soft caress, and look sweet love: oh ...! and look sweet love."etc. 3 pages. [Score lyrics in Spanish only.] CONDITION: A solid Very Good Plus copy - unmarked, uncreased, with minimal shelf-wear (just a hint of sunning on the spine edge). This rarity is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

London, UK: London - Decca - BMG, 1988. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. London D 115163. The inimitable Ute Lemper offers 14 revelatory Kurt Weill song interpretations, accompanied here by the RIAS Berlin Kammerensemble, conducted by John Mauceri. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. Total Time: 50:17. CONDITION: A Fine unscratched CD with Fine jewelcase, booklet, and tray insert. Played twice; plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.