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[Poems] / Houedard, Dom Sylvester; Furnival J; Cox K; Verity S; Warner M., 1992 - 1999

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Identifier: CC-09593-9784

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Scope and Contents

This represents a posthumous homage to Dom Sylvester Houedard from John Furnival who reprinted the poet's most famous poems and included a photographic silkscreened portrait as well as two photographs of the poet. Contains a tribute page by Marina Warner which she begins with "A letter from dom Sylvester Houedard was an archive (though always succinct), a poem (of an unusual kind), and, sometimes, a personal message of touching kindness..." Marina Warner provided an introductory essay. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1992 - 1999

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (5 prints (letterpress) + 2 prints (silkscreen, translucent paper) + 5 prints (silkscreen) + 2 black and white photographs + 3 prints (linocut) in 2 folders (papercard, letterpress) + portfolio (cardboard, cloth covered)) ; prints 26 x 26 cm and 21 x 21 cm, in folders 26 x 26 cm + portfolio 28 x 28 x 2 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

box shelf

Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

General: Title provided by Marvin or Ruth Sackner. Published: Gloucester, England : Openings. Nationality of creator: British. General: About 15 total copies. General: Added by: CONV; updated by: MARVIN.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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