Allen Ginsberg – Iron Horse – SIGNED First US Paperback Edition 1974
£165.00
First US paperback edition, first printing of Iron Horse by Allen Ginsberg, published by City Light Books, San Francisco in 1974. A near fine book signed and dated by the author in black ink to the half title page, in metallic pictorial covers with light handling wear, with muted train illustrations throughout the text, the text blocks with light toning, a UK price sticker to the rear paper board.
Iron Horse by Allen Ginsberg is a long, free-flowing poem written in 1966 during a cross-country train ride. It captures the essence of American industrialism, social unrest and personal introspection. The poem blends stream-of-consciousness narrative with political and cultural commentary, reflecting Ginsberg’s antiestablishment views. It explores themes of movement, modern alienation and historical reflection, using vivid imagery and jazz-like rhythm. Iron Horse is a raw, experimental work showcasing Ginsberg’s Beat Generation style.
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First US paperback edition, first printing of Iron Horse by Allen Ginsberg, published by City Light Books, San Francisco in 1974. A near fine book signed and dated by the author in black ink to the half title page, in metallic pictorial covers with light handling wear, with muted train illustrations throughout the text, the text blocks with light toning, a UK price sticker to the rear paper board.
Iron Horse by Allen Ginsberg is a long, free-flowing poem written in 1966 during a cross-country train ride. It captures the essence of American industrialism, social unrest and personal introspection. The poem blends stream-of-consciousness narrative with political and cultural commentary, reflecting Ginsberg’s antiestablishment views. It explores themes of movement, modern alienation and historical reflection, using vivid imagery and jazz-like rhythm. Iron Horse is a raw, experimental work showcasing Ginsberg’s Beat Generation style.
