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Everson, William; Mackintosh, Graham (Printer) : Original Broadside - "Earth Poetry"

Oyez, Berkeley, CA, 1971

Original literary broadside printed in black ink on light beige paper. 13" x 19 1/2." Back colophon: "This edition is an expanded version of 'Earth Poetry' which first appeared in the Sierra Club Bulletin, July 1970. Designed & printed for Oyez by Graham Mackintosh, July 1971. Photograph by Allen Say." Based on the back colophon, there may have been other materials included but only the broadside is present. Broadside is virtually pristine and intact except for a few tiny wrinkles and a few small spots of discoloration along spine and inner gutter. A Near Fine copy. An original literary broadside featuring William Everson's essay, "Earth Poetry." This is a philosophical dissertation in which Everson gives his perspective on the relationship between Earth and poetry. Everson believes that Earth can only be saved through poetry and poetic ideas and sentiments such as contemplating nature and viewing it with awe and wonder, similar to the concept of nature being "sublime." Everson expresses his concerns over scientific ecology and argues that a purely scientific approach will never be enough to save the Earth because it is simply another manifestation of man trying to dominate nature. Interspersed among Everson's essay are excerpts from different poems that he feels have captured the essence of what it means to be in balance with nature. William "Bill" Everson (1912-1994), also known as Brother Antonius, was an American poet, literary critic, printer, and teacher. He was part of the San Francisco Renaissance movement.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fine). Binding: No Binding

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