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Types of Shape: New, Expanded Edition / Hollander, John., 1991

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Identifier: CC-09779-9972

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Scope and Contents

This is the second edition of a book first published in 1969, a copy also held by the Sackner Archive. It contains 10 new poems as well as additional notes by the poet. The basis for writing each typewriter poem is concisely described by Hollander on the page facing the poem pages. A single shaped poem, including among others a light bulb, a star of David, an arrow, a musical note, and a swan with its shadow, is laid out on a page. One copy is a second printing, the other a third printing. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1991

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 soft cover book (93 pages)) ; 23.5 x 21.6 x .8 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

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Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: New Haven, Connecticut : Yale University Press. Nationality of creator: American. General: Number of duplicates: 1. General: Added by: CONV; updated by: MARVIN.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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