A Secret Location On The Lower East Side: Adventures in Writing 1960-1980 [Paperback]

Jerome Rothenberg (Author), Steven Clay (Contributor), Rodney Phillips (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1887123202 | ISBN-13: 978-1887123204 | Publication Date: September 2, 1998

By Jerome Rothenberg. Contributions by Steven Clay, Rodney Phillips.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Granary Books (September 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887123202
• ISBN-13: 978-1887123204
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,724,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview, April 2, 2000

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This review is from: A Secret Location On The Lower East Side: Adventures in Writing 1960-1980 (Paperback)

A Secret Location on the Lower East side is an excellent overview of independent publishing from 1960 - 1980. It focuses primarily on the mimeograph revolution and is particularly inspiring for those who wish to become independent publishers. However, this book should also be of interest to readers who are interested in the Beat Generation and the poets and writers who were inspired by the Beats.

The book contains an introduction by Jerome Rothenberg, and the majority of the book consists of burbs describing the individual small presses. As a result, the book combines the best aspects of a coffee table book (accessibilty and short pieces) and solid journalism.

Though the price may be a little high, it is a worthwhile investment for writers, publishers, and anyone interested in the literary movements the second half of the 20th century.