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Language Exposed / Helmes, Scott., 1991

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Identifier: CC-09479-9667

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Scope and Contents

Helmes writes that the reader of this book brings his own language and meaning to the poet's text. The covers are made from antique, wooden letter typefaces. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1991

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 hard cover book + pages (rubberstamped, folded) (40 pages) in artist bookbinding (wooden)) ; 39.7 x 28.7 x 6 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

guest room shel

Custodial History

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

General

Published: Saint Paul, Minnesota : [Publisher not identified]. Signed by: Scott Helmes (l.r.- page 4). Inscription: to Ruth & Marvin Sackner. Nationality of creator: American. General: About 1 total copy. 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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