Allen Ginsberg – Mind Breaths – Poems 1972-1977 – SIGNED First Edition 1977
£375.00
First edition, first printing of Mind Breaths 1972-1977 by Allen Ginsberg, published by City Lights Books, San Francisco in 1977. A near fine book signed and dated (1979) by the author in black ink to the title page (to David Moody, biographer of Ezra Pound). Boards with light handling wear, correction fluid to verso of front board, some bumping to head of the spine, the text blocks lightly toned and spotted.
Mind Breaths 1972-1977 by Allen Ginsberg is a collection of poems from the 1970s, reflecting his meditative, political and personal explorations. Influenced by Buddhism, these poems emphasise breath-based composition, spontaneity and awareness. Ginsberg addresses themes like war, environmental destruction and spirituality while maintaining his signature raw honesty. The collection showcases his evolving poetic style, blending activism with introspection. Mind Breaths is a powerful testament to Ginsberg’s continued influence and poetic innovation during this period.
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First edition, first printing of Mind Breaths 1972-1977 by Allen Ginsberg, published by City Lights Books, San Francisco in 1977. A near fine book signed and dated (1979) by the author in black ink to the title page (to David Moody, biographer of Ezra Pound). Boards with light handling wear, correction fluid to verso of front board, some bumping to head of the spine, the text blocks lightly toned and spotted.
Mind Breaths 1972-1977 by Allen Ginsberg is a collection of poems from the 1970s, reflecting his meditative, political and personal explorations. Influenced by Buddhism, these poems emphasise breath-based composition, spontaneity and awareness. Ginsberg addresses themes like war, environmental destruction and spirituality while maintaining his signature raw honesty. The collection showcases his evolving poetic style, blending activism with introspection. Mind Breaths is a powerful testament to Ginsberg’s continued influence and poetic innovation during this period.
