Tom Veitch Magazine, nos. 1–4.
1970–1971. Item #3900
Nos. 1–3 side-stapled mimeo, no. 4 saddle-stitched offset.
Complete run of Tom Veitch's seminal San Francisco-based little magazine. Originally published as a way for Veitch to distribute his writing to friends, the magazine would gradually begin to incorporate others' works, especially collaborations, and eventually reflect Veitch's participation in the underground comix movement.
Reflecting on the magazine, Veitch writes "Thing about having your own magazine you can do any fucking thing you want to!" That ethos is reflected in each issue, with works offering experimental takes on poetry, fiction, spiritual experiences, collaborations, comix, and even advertisement.
Issues include:
No. 1: 1970. Cover by Veitch. This is from an edition of 100 copies. Contributors include Veitch.
No. 2: 1970. Cover by Veitch. This from an edition of 400 copies. Contributors include Veitch and Ron Padgett.
No. 3: 1971. Cover and interior illustrations by Greg Irons. This from an edition of 400 copies. Contributors include Veitch, Tom Clark, Lewis MacAdams, and Andrei Codrescu.
No. 4: 1971. Cover by Darryl Devore. Final issue, primarily devoted to underground comix. This from an edition of 500 copies. Contributors include Veitch, Greg Irons, and Rick Veitch.
All issues near fine with some toning or wear to covers throughout. Minor chips and staple marks to front cover of no. 1 (see photographs).
Price: $500.00