MOTH (1970) STEPHEN KING ET AL. POETRY ANTHOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF MAINE 1ST EDITION

Description: MOTH WITH STEPHEN KING& TABITHA SPRUCE, MICHAEL ALPERT, ET AL. THE BLANKET CONSPIRACY ORONO, MAINE 1970 Copyright and introduction both dated 1970. Also at copyright page are thanks to: "The Classes of 1934, '72, and '73..." Stiff white pictorial wraps, light cover, corner wear, moderate cover, corner wear, toning, discoloration. Front cover features a rather unique design entitled "Man Dropping a Bird" by Diane McPherson. Interestingly, the visage in this cover art has a resemblance to Stephen King. Pages near fine with attractive toning; no writing. Bind fine, firm, square. Sharp, near fine rarity. This is the first appearance in book form of three poems by "Steve" King, pre-dating any commercial printing of his work. The most noteworthy contribution is the "The Dark Man," genesis of his sprawling epic series "The Dark Tower". The second poem "Donovan's Brain," was inspired by the Curt Siodmak novel, and movie of the same name. (Interestingly, this sci-fi/horror story of an evil disembodied brain influencing lab scientists was produced in two full-length 1953 and 1962 versions, each directed by Felix Feist. The first version is considered better. The 1953 film co-stars Nancy Reagan.) SK's third piece is entitled "Silence". Rare historical anthology from a baker's dozen who attended a university seminar on poetry in 1968 and thereafter met regularly to read and discuss their work. This collection evolved out of this seminar at the University of Maine, where King was a student. In SK's autobiographical book "On Writing" he describes falling in love with Tabitha during this very workshop and details the event and milieu thereafter in some depth. King wrote other poems and stories for literary magazines before he was published commercially, but this anthology represents the most significant example and also the confluence of several important individuals in his later life and career. Michael Alpert, who penned the opening three poems, later worked with SK as co-founder of Philtrum Press, where he designed and composed the type for "The Plant," and the limited editions of "The Eyes of the Dragon," and "Six Stories". All contributors include: J. J. Bishop (Introduction); Michael Alpert; Susan Lienhard; Dave Lyon; Diane McPherson (Poems and Cover Design); Steve King; Bruce Holsapple; Stephen Black; Mike Gilleland; Jim Smith; S. Holden Dresser; Tabitha Spruce; George MacLeod; and, Jean Stewart. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Apprx. 75 pages. Insured post.

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