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Published by Realist Association, New York, 1973
Seller: Mare Booksellers ABAA, IOBA, Dover, NH, U.S.A.
Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Side stapled journal. 8 pp. Single issue of this journal, founded in 1958, becoming a key publication in the underground press, often using satire and subversive humor to critique American mainstream politics and culture. Founded by Paul Krassner, an American author, and member of the Merry Pranksters (as well as a founding member of the Yippies) [see Wikipedia]. This number with a printing of a letter by Beat poet Allen Ginsberg, written in support of Abbie Hoffman who had been arrested on drug charges. Also present is a lengthy article by Laurie Garrett on cancer of the cervix, explaining the disease, diagnosis and treatment and strongly critiquing the way in which the male dominated medical profession handles diagnosis and treatment. VERY GOOD condition. Minor general toning and wrinkling.
Published by The Realist, New York, 1973
Seller: Quill & Brush, member ABAA, Middletown, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition. June 1973 issue of this bi-monthly (published every other month) counterculture newsletter published by "Editor & Zen Bastard" Paul Kassner, a member of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters and a Yippies founding member. Includes "Allen Ginsberg on the Arrest of Abbie Hoffman," a letter from the poet Allen Ginsberg; and a comprehensive article, "Cancer of the Cervix," by Laurie Garrett, a Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist. 8 pages, stapled. Paper slightly aged otherwise fine.