Allen Ginsberg – Collected Poems 1947-1980 – SIGNED First Edition 1985
£185.00
First UK edition, first printing of Collected Poems 1947-1980 by Allen Ginsberg, published by Viking, London in 1985. A near fine book signed and dated by the author in black ink to the title page, boards bound in original black cloth with gilt titling to the spine and stamped to the front board with gilt motif of three fish with one head designed by Ginsberg, slightly bowed front board, the text blocks lightly toned and spotted. The near fine unclipped wrapper with fading to the spine, pushing to the spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds. Jacket design by Julie Metz. Collected Poems 1947-1980 by Allen Ginsberg is a comprehensive anthology of the poet’s groundbreaking work, spanning over three decades. It includes iconic poems like Howl, Kaddish and America, showcasing Ginsberg’s raw, rhythmic free verse, political defiance and spiritual explorations. A leading voice of the Beat Generation, Ginsberg blends personal confession, social critique and Buddhist influences. This collection captures his evolution, making it essential for understanding modern American poetry’s rebellious and visionary spirit.
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First UK edition, first printing of Collected Poems 1947-1980 by Allen Ginsberg, published by Viking, London in 1985. A near fine book signed and dated by the author in black ink to the title page, boards bound in original black cloth with gilt titling to the spine and stamped to the front board with gilt motif of three fish with one head designed by Ginsberg, slightly bowed front board, the text blocks lightly toned and spotted. The near fine unclipped wrapper with fading to the spine, pushing to the spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds. Jacket design by Julie Metz. Collected Poems 1947-1980 by Allen Ginsberg is a comprehensive anthology of the poet’s groundbreaking work, spanning over three decades. It includes iconic poems like Howl, Kaddish and America, showcasing Ginsberg’s raw, rhythmic free verse, political defiance and spiritual explorations. A leading voice of the Beat Generation, Ginsberg blends personal confession, social critique and Buddhist influences. This collection captures his evolution, making it essential for understanding modern American poetry’s rebellious and visionary spirit.
