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Types of Shape: Poems / Hollander, John., 1969

 Item
Identifier: CC-27603-28680

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Scope and Contents

This is the 1st edition of the book. 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. The loose sheet is a notification for a requested book review. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1969

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 hard cover book + sheet (52 pages) in dust jacket) ; 26 x 24.5 x 1.5 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 York : Athenaeum Books. Signed by: John Hollander (u.r.- inside front cover). Inscription: Burt Britton from John Hollander with appreciation and best wishes NYC June 1970. Nationality of creator: American. General: Added by: RED; updated by: RED.

Repository Details

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

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