This is an abstract expressionistic homage to the artist, William Dekooning. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The text of this work relates to the native American drum which Hirschman heard while attending a protest meeting for Leonard Peletier, a native American, who has been incarcerated for many years. The painting was done on the floor giving Hirschman the impression that he was doing a "sand painting." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The theme of this poem relates to a personal incident that occurred in Hirschman's hotel room. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The background for the chalk hieroglyphics in both sides of this painted book object is reminiscent of a Jackson Pollock drip painting. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The poem is a spoof relating to a film recently made on the Beat Generation poets; Hirschman considers it a dead movement. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The poem sums up the seedier side of New York city. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Several poems in this book are written like limericks. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The poem sums up the seedier side of New York city. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Several poems in this book are written like limericks. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

According to Hirschman in a letter to the Sackners, the title is a combination of Soviet and Dissidents. The works are put together in the same book-box.These drawinngs are of the very essence of the influence of the artists of revolutionary Russia. The title is meant to be humorous as these pieces and the box were conceived in relation, or rather in synchronous time with the goodwill games in Moscow. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Hirschman contrasts the narrow demands of government with the freedom of making art. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.