San Francisco: City Lights Books. Fair. 1964 (c.1961). Second Edition. Softcover. [a worn copy, with cracking and surface deterioration to spine (although the binding itself is still intact, i.e. no loose pages), small chip at upper left corner of front cover, about a 2.5" split at lower front hinge, some external soiling and light staining, a few pages fire-singed at the fore-edge, general handling wear]. (The Pocket Poets Series, Number Fourteen) Series Trade PB The stated "Second Edition: February 1964" of Ginsberg's second published book, a poetic exploration of his mother's life, infused with his own musings about the meaning of life and death. Ginsberg's autobiographical statement about the work, on the rear cover, is dated August 28, 1963, and first appeared in this printing. .

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Bookseller: ReadInk (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 26888
Title: Kaddish and Other Poems, 1958-1960
Author: Ginsberg, Allen
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Fair
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: City Lights Books
Place of Publication: San Francisco
Date Published: 1964 (c.1961)
Keywords: Poetry, Beat Generation, Mothers And Sons

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Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
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