ArchivesSpace at the University of Iowa

Each book consists of a one page drawing entitled "Stupidogramm" consisting of a grid of commas with an area enclosed by an ink line drawing. Not one of the 200 copies is alike. This publication is stored in the 'R' flat files drawer. Note that Roth uses the name Diter Rot for this issue. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The message has been written on the verso of a photograph b&w depicting a visual poem by Furnival done in 1964. Furnival mentions that Mike Weaver was slightly peeved by Edwin Morgan's talk which leaned heavily on his "Image" article without giving Weaver credit for it. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The free verse is in the shape of two snakes and recounts Harrison's encounter with a rattle snake. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

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.