Storrs, CT: The Wormwood Review Press, 1966. First Edition. One of 600 numbered copies, this being copy no.357. Slim octavo (22.75cm); pictorial card wrappers, stapled; 40pp, plus [2]pp fold-out leaves at rear. While not called for, this copy has been signed by Bukowski at the upper margin of the centerfold..... More
Santa Monica: Earth Books & Gallery, 1965. First Edition. Oblong octavo (22cm x 18cm); mimeographed sheets (printed recto & verso), side-stapled into pictorial card covers; [50]pp. Light wear to extremities, two diagonal creases to front cover, though lacking rear cover; contents fresh, with text complete; Very Good. Contains the first..... More
El Cerrito, CA: Dust Books, 1966. First Edition. Collection of poems dealing primarily with Wantling's experiences in Korea and with drugs. Contains a 2-page foreword by Len Fulton. A wonderful association copy connecting two important Chicago poets. Slim octavo (21.5cm); photo-illustrated wrappers, stapled; 40pp; illus. Inscribed by the author to..... More
Bensenville, IL: Mimeo Press, 1965. First Edition. Collection of Wantling's poems published by Doug Blazek's Mimeo Press, including several early poems which first appeared in the pages of little magazines like Input, Wormwood Review, and Dust. Cover art by d.a. levy, with a nice contemporary inscription to poet and editor..... More