The Kodak Mantra Diaries October 1966 to June 1971 [together with] Original Corrected Typescript.

£1,250 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Author's presentation copy to Hilary Gerrard with original corrected typescript Author's presentation copy of The Kodak Mantra Diaries that follows Allen Ginsberg around London, inscribed to Ringo Starr's friend and business manager Hilary Gerrard. The inscription reads, 'For Hilary Gerrard - / with thanks for all the / David Litvinov / yarns. / "You know what I'm saying" / 2 October 1992 / [2 of the tapes here / now been traced to Shepherds Bush]'. Together with the author's corrected typescript of the book, inscribed on the title page, 'Author's typescript - / with corrections. / And additions by printers (Expression). / Iain Sinclair'. First edition, inscribed by the author; (412 x 150 mm, 16¼ x 6 in); inscription to title page, in-text photo-illustrations, internally clean; original pictorial wrappers printed in black white, ring-bound, some light edgewear; a very good copy; [82]pp. [together with] Original corrected typescript, inscribed by the author; (350 x 241 mm, 13¾ x 9½ in); approx. 153 loose sheets with corrections and additions throughout, housed in a folder signed by Sinclair.

• Binding: Hardcover

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