In The Fog : Herman Hesse 1971 [ Steve Herold , Fishtown ]
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Rare Calligraphed Edition of the Poem “In The Fog” by Herman Hesse From Artist Steve Herold Long Time Resident of The Intentional Art Community Fishtown
Hesse, Herman. Herold, Steve, calligraphy. In The Fog. Double Elephant Press. Seattle. 1971.
An early Herman Hesse poem (translation taken from a 1907 Strand Magazine article about exciting new poets four years ahead of its collected publication in Hesse’s Unterwegs) this limited 1971 “folder” edition features calligraphy from Fishtown artist and poet Steve Herold as well as original cover art made from a photocopy of a friend of the artist’s face using still relatively novel xerography. The Double Elephant Press logo was also designed by Walt Crowley (1947 – 2007), Seattle area activist, publisher, and historian.
One copy OCLC as of March 2024.
[2]pp. French fold pamphlet on grey laid paper. One deckled edge. Minor soiling to front wrap with blot to lower right corner. Minor
bruising from past creases. Spine ends and corners bumped. Good condition.
If you liked this item you might also enjoy this signed limited edition poetry pamphlet White Skin by Bill Butler of the Unicorn Bookshop. You might also enjoy this unique pirated edition of Butler’s first poetry collection published and inscribed to the author by Steve Herold.
