Dasilva Puppets (2 results)

Softcovers. Condition: Very Good - See Description. First Edition. No stated date but understood to be 1972. First edition. 12 'Broadsides' consisting of 1 or 2 sheets that create 4 or 8 pages when folded. "Despite its name, SWAA/BROADSIDES 1 is not launched in a spirit of belligerence. It aims to be an alert and lively forum for information, opinion, discussion, controversy and participation in the arts in the south west, encouraging and constructive confrontation between the artist, his patrons (public and private) and the public." Contents are: Ken Campbell - The thing is, it seemed like it might be a good life; DaSilva Puppets - Peter and the Wolf cut-out puppets; Peter Maxwell Davies - Working towards an Opera; Ronald Duncan - Canto 53 from MAN, part four; Neil Dunn - Extract from ! Want; John and Sue Fox - On the streets and beaches; Denis Goacher - Rainald's Pet, Richard Hawkins - Presenting Contemporary Music; Jane Howell and the Northcott Theatre Company - Both the establishment and the rebels against the establishment; John Moat - The Arvon Foundation; Mike Westbrook - Songs from TYGER; John Wolseley - Plant Poem No 10. The 'broadsides' are contained in a white card folder with black titling on the front and details of the contributors on the inside of the front cover. The folder is in very good condition with shelf wear and some soiling. The top corners of the folder have some creasing and there are staple and tape repairs to the top and bottom of the pocket joint on the rear of the folder. The individual 'broadsides' are in very good condition. There is no inscription.

Trade Paperback. First Edition. 12 Broadsides, 11.75 x 8.5 inches, when folded. 1or 2 sheets when folded to create 4 or 8 pages. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in illustrated folder. Folder slightly worn. Scarce with WorldCat locating 1 copy.