25 Stories and Storytelling Flyer (Archive from reading at The Living Theatre on February 1, 1961)
by [The Living Theatre] Spencer Holst
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Self published, 1960. Archive of two pieces from one of the New York Underground's most creative and charismatic orators, Spencer Holst. Includes Holst's self-published first book, "25 Stories" (1960), and a flyer from a reading shortly after publication at The Living Theatre in New York on February 1, 1961.
Holst was already a well-known and gifted speaker by the time "25 Stories" was published with the help of his wife, abstract expressionist painter Beate Wheeler. He frequently held audiences with his psychedelic and surrealistic tales and would give performances at Judith Malina and Julian Beck's The Living Theatre, selling copies of "25 Stories" at the show. Holst's work continued to fascinate audiences, and "25 Stories" was reprinted in 1993 by Station Hill Press as the better part of a career-spanning collection, "The Zebra Storyteller."
Book: tall handbound perfect-bound wrappers, 4.5 x 14 inches. Spine ends chipped, cracked front hinge, dampstains and soiling, overall Good plus and still serviceable (surviving copies of this fragile book are scarce in any condition).
Flyer: 8 x 12.5 inches. Very Good plus with one vertical fold and minimal toning along the fold.
Holst was already a well-known and gifted speaker by the time "25 Stories" was published with the help of his wife, abstract expressionist painter Beate Wheeler. He frequently held audiences with his psychedelic and surrealistic tales and would give performances at Judith Malina and Julian Beck's The Living Theatre, selling copies of "25 Stories" at the show. Holst's work continued to fascinate audiences, and "25 Stories" was reprinted in 1993 by Station Hill Press as the better part of a career-spanning collection, "The Zebra Storyteller."
Book: tall handbound perfect-bound wrappers, 4.5 x 14 inches. Spine ends chipped, cracked front hinge, dampstains and soiling, overall Good plus and still serviceable (surviving copies of this fragile book are scarce in any condition).
Flyer: 8 x 12.5 inches. Very Good plus with one vertical fold and minimal toning along the fold.
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- Bookseller
- Royal Books, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 131291
- Title
- 25 Stories and Storytelling Flyer (Archive from reading at The Living Theatre on February 1, 1961)
- Author
- [The Living Theatre] Spencer Holst
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Self published
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1960
- Keywords
- Posters and Prints | Literature | Short Story Collection | New York Underground
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Posters and Prints; New York Underground; Short Story Collection;
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We are an open shop located in the midtown section of Baltimore. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday. You may email an order at any time, 24 hours a day.
Glossary
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...