Turbyfill, Mark

The Living Frieze [Signed] [Bohemian Culture]

Evanston, IL: Monroe Wheeler, 1921.

+++ Signed by the Author with an inscription to Etta Downs with her personal bookplate.
+++ Limited edition #192 of 350.
+++The Poet’s first published book.

Decorative paper-covered boards in a arts and craft pattern with paste-on titles on the spine and front; 8.75 inches tall; 9-83 [1] pages with a tipped-in photo of the author as a frontispiece. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Minimal shelf handling wear.

This early Monroe Wheeler publication offers a vivid portrayal of the bohemian art scene of the time. Turbyfill's work reflects the avant-garde spirit of the early 20th century, capturing the essence of artistic expression during a period of cultural transformation.

The collection is noted for its innovative approach to poetry, blending traditional forms with modernist sensibilities. Turbyfill's verses delve into themes of artistic ambition, the complexities of the creative process, and the interplay between personal experience and artistic output. His work resonates with the ethos of the time, reflecting the dynamic and often tumultuous journey of artists striving to make their mark in a rapidly changing world. [Adapted from Reviews]

Subjects: Artistic Expression, Bohemian Culture, Early 20th-Century Poetry, Modernist Literature, Avant-Garde

Item #20462

Price: $75.00