[New York]: Angel Hair Books, 1970. First Edition. Softcover. Near fine. 11 inches tall. [12] pp. Pictorial wrappers, saddle-stapled. Inscribed, "For Jon," and signed by Brownstein on the publisher's page. Light wear, near fine.

One of 737 unnumbered copies (of 750 total), printed for Angel Hair Books by Chapel Press in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Michael Brownstein's first collection of prose poems, three "tantrums" - expressions of rage alluding to (and contrasting with) the Hindo-Buddhist practices of Tantra. The first, "Monkey Blues," addresses the anguish of a circus monkey named Julian, who must work extra hours in humiliating jobs away from the big top to support his self-absorbed cynical junkie owner.

In the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE NEW YORK SCHOOL POETS, Terence Diggory describes Michael Brownstein (born 1943) as 'convey[ing] Beat vision with New York School speed." After moving to New York in 1965, Brownstein quickly became involved with the Lower East Side poetry scene, becoming a founding participant of the Poetry Project at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery in 1966.

Clay and Phillips, p. 179.

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Bookseller: W. C. Baker Rare Books & Ephemera (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 575
Title: 3 AMERICAN TANTRUMS
Author: Brownstein, Michael
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Near fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Angel Hair Books
Place of Publication: [New York]
Date Published: 1970
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: American literature, poetry, experimental poetry, mimeo revolution, New York School, religion, circus, New York City, Lower East Side, East Village, magazine, chapbook
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