ASP OF THE AGE

Published by (Ron Caplan), (Cleveland), 1966

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Rare privately printed first edition of the visionary Pittsburgh poet's singular collection - printed from the author's manuscript and prefaced by George Marion O'Donnell's critical essay. Hoyleman's first and only officially published book appeared only after three decades of near misses: individual poems and prose pieces had been published by a number of journals, and her work earned Elizabeth Bishop's admiration, James Laughlin's support and Lincoln Kirstein's highest praises ("I don't think there are four other people in the country who can write so well"), but the 1941 version of ASP for which O'Donnell's introduction was originally written was abandoned when its contracted publisher enlisted in the Army. Despite the passionate appreciation of a small number of discerning admirers, Hoyleman's fame in her lifetime reached only to the heights of a short biographical spotlight - now lost - filmed for Pittsburgh's local WQED-TV. The segment included an undistinguished local actor's reading from ASP, displeasing the poet, who told them to ask for Richard Burton: "I still believe Richard Burton would read ASP OF THE AGE for the children of America" (Martrich). Rare. 12.5'' X 10.25''. Original orange wrappers with green cloth spine. Edition of 326 copies. Designed and printed by Ron Caplan, distributed by The Asphodel Book Shop. Unpaginated. Small split to top of front joint (holding firm), light edgewear and sunning to wrappers, minor corner creasing.…

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Title
ASP OF THE AGE
Author
Hoyleman, Merle; O'Donnell, George Marion
Publisher
(Ron Caplan), (Cleveland)
Publication year
1966
Condition
Very good.
Binding
Soft cover
Edition
First printing.
Dimensions
12.5'' X 10.25''.
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Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. …

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