The Ubiquitous Roach Clip: Wherein Is Set Down Briefly the Whole Matter of Its History, Utility and Beauty as Art Form and Artifact
by Willeford, Charles
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- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
[Santa Barbara, CA?]: Pride of Tacoma Press, 2003. First Edition. Fine. A single sheet folded to make four pages.
This is a short essay that Charles Willeford wrote in 1973 marveling at the rapid evolution of the roach clip (a device for holding a marijuana cigarette when it becomes too small for one's fingers) from a folded match to an ornate piece of jewelry in less than 10 years.
Published in an edition of 150 copies signed by the publisher, Michael Kellner, with a matching envelope. First separate edition or first edition. A fine copy.
This is a short essay that Charles Willeford wrote in 1973 marveling at the rapid evolution of the roach clip (a device for holding a marijuana cigarette when it becomes too small for one's fingers) from a folded match to an ornate piece of jewelry in less than 10 years.
Published in an edition of 150 copies signed by the publisher, Michael Kellner, with a matching envelope. First separate edition or first edition. A fine copy.
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- Bookseller
- Downtown Brown Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 306730
- Title
- The Ubiquitous Roach Clip: Wherein Is Set Down Briefly the Whole Matter of Its History, Utility and Beauty as Art Form and Artifact
- Author
- Willeford, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Pride of Tacoma Press
- Place of Publication
- [Santa Barbara, CA?]
- Date Published
- 2003
- Bookseller catalogs
- FICTION; Marijuana;
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