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This book was first published in 1939 and this copy is an undated reprint. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This copy is the first edition of the book after the printing of 300 copies of a limited edition. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This deluxe edition includes a constructivist, metallic sculpture by Nicolas Schoffer and an afterward by Henri Chopin. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This issue was edited by Diane Egerton, Glenn Goluska, Elizabeth Hulse, and William Rueter. The founding editors of this periodical were Paul Forage, Glenn Goluska, and William Rueter. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The book is based upon a German translation of a Khlebnikov poem, viz. every other page has a line of poetry with two or three letters in bold type face, opposing a stylized, calligraphic-like rendering of these letters by Frenken. An original painted, calligraphic drawing by Frenken is present near the title page. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Edited by George Firmage and Richard Kennedy -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The cover design is based upon Mayan figures. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The cover design is based upon Mayan figures. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This is a deluxe copy printed on velin du Marais paper. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Unable to find biography of this poet on internet. This is a copy from the ordinary edition. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The illustration is of old fashion Spanish names printed in varying typographic styles. The acompanying article by Manyuel Munoz describes what pronunciation choice reveals about cultural identity. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.