LETTERS TO YESENIN - INSCRIBED TO WILLIAM HJORTSBERG
Fremont, MI: Sumac Press, 1973. First Edition. Harrison's fifth collection of poetry. Hjortsberg (1941-2017) and Harrison enjoyed a close, decades-long friendship, having first met in Northern California, and migrated to Montana in the late 1960's. Drawn by the prospect of adventure, solitude, and good fishing, they, along with Tom McGuane, were central figures in the Montana Gang - a coterie of authors, artists, and musicians whose ranks included Russell Chatham, Richard Brautigan, Don Carpenter, Bob Dattila, Peter Fonda, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Crumley, Erik Weber, and others. They transitioned from being friends to family when Hjortsberg's son, Max, married Harrison's daughter Anna. A superb association copy of this key, early work. Orr & Torrey A10.b. Item #5277
First Printing, wrappered issue, one of 1,000 copies. Octavo (22.75cm); pictorial card wrappers; [10],11-62,[2]pp. Inscribed to fellow Montana author, screenwriter, and outdoorsman William "Gatz" Hjortsberg on the half-title page: "To Gatzee con amore / Jim." Gentle sunning to spine, light wear to extremities and along the front joint; Very Good+ or better.
Price: $850.00