Young Izzy (7 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Very good. First Edition. Early issue on Jazz and Poetry of this quietly influential mimeo newsletter, with contributions from Gregory Corso, Steve Rosenberg, Dan Saxon and others - Izzy Young's copy. 4to. Side-stapled in wraps. Front wrap chipped at two corners and at lower edge. Wraps heavily toned. Interior clean and bright. 13pp., rectos only.PROVENANCE: Izzy Young's copy, with his contemporary notation to verso: "Israel G. Young, March 4, 1965, from Allen De Loach." Young was a central figure throughout the 1960s in the NYC music and literary scenes. He founded the Folklore Center, produced Dylan's first concert in 1961 (Dylan even wrote a song for/about him, "Talking Folklore Center"), and was involved in the mimeo revolution.…

Condition: Very Good. 8vo, saddle-stapled wraps illustrated by the great Mahlon Blaine. Second catalog from the bookseller and legendary proprietor of the Folklore Center, who was instrumental in bring the music of the young Bob Dylan to a wider audience. Offers over 600 items. An invaluable look into the books which influenced the folk revival. Addressed and mailed, with some light wear to wraps and a touch of soiling, some expected minor page toning but solidly very good or better.…

No Binding. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 18" x 12" on offset printed b/w and color on newsprint. Heavily toned, with several page corners torn, only rarely effacing text/image. Heavy wear at main fold - chipping and fraying - not preventing the paper from being handled (with care) and opened/read. Moderate wear to edges with occasional small tears. Good- condition. Directed by John Wilcock, co-founder of the Village Voice and East Village Other. Contributions including"Practical Karate: Fundamentals" by M. Nakayama & Donn F. Draeger, 4 microfictions entitled "N*****s from Outer Space" by Ted Joans, previously unpublished interviews of Bob Dylan by Israel "Izzy" Young, a piece on the Romani people by Grattan Puxon, "Art Never Kills Anyone" by Walter Gutman, an interview with Ken Weaver, "The All Purpose Pick-up Line" by Steve Kraus, "Nothing Wrong with America that a Good Erection Won't Cure" by David Mairowitz, and more. Rare. …