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The soft cover book accompanying this assembling of mostly visual art pieces consists of documentation through letters, poems and stories by the contributing artists. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Scope and Contents In 1971, Finlay sends letters to Michael Harvey, Udo Breger, and bp Nichol (Nichol letter not in Archive) asking assistance in publishing A Boy's Alphabet Book based upon photographs of his toy airplane, glider and ship models to be accompanied by a poem for each letter of the alphabet. He selects Diane Tammes as the photographer for this project and 3 of her b&w photographs are included in this Archive. Nichol replies in June 1973 that Coach House Press may be interested in publishing the book. Nichol replies to Finlay in July 1973 indicating that plans for publishing the book by Coach House Press are still progresing. Finlay replies that he is still looking for a photographer to do the images and brings up the Fulcrum Press legal battle. Nichol acknowledges receipt of the manuscript and photographs (Dave Paterson) in Nov 1974. Finlay replies that he is pleased with its acceptance. Archive contains three manuscripts for the text, designated first shot, second shot and third...

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The items offered in this catalogue include Burroughs own works as well as his contributions to other books and periodicals. The annotations are quite detailed and informative. There are particularly good annotations and date information on the issues of "My Own Mag," of which an incomplete run is held by the Sackner Archive. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.