I Am Joaquin by [AMERICA LATINA] GONZALES, Rodolfo (poem); VASQUEZ, Yermo (illustrations) - 1967

N.p.: S.i., 1967. Paperback. Early edition of this epic poem by the Denver poet, activist, and former professional boxer. Originally self-published in mimeographed format in 1967, Gonazles's epic poem was a major inspiration to the Chicano movement, providing them with both a sense of nationalism and identity. The text is complimented by illustrations by Yermo Vasquez, depicting images of Emiliano Zapata, Joaquin Murieta, and Chicano imagery. TALBOT & CRUZ 3459 (A Comprehensive Chicago Bibliography, 1960-1972). Slim octavo (23.75cm); silver and black illustrated wrappers, stapled; 20pp; illus.; with parallel text in English and Spanish. Light wear to extremities, some rubbing along spine-fold; Very Good+.