Philip Levine (et. al.), Backwash Vol. 6 #1, Fresno State College 1968, VG SC staplebound

Levis, Larry (ed.), Levine, Philip (et. al.), Backwash: Fall 1968, Vol 6 #1, Fresno: Fresno State College 1968, English, Very Good softcover 8vo, 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 60 pp.

Staplebound in black and white and pink illustrated glossy cardstock wraps, wear to spine, lower staple detached, binding intact, minor crease to rear panel. Interior clean and bright. Literary journal published by Fresno State College under the advisorship of renowned working class poet Philip Levine who also contributes the poem “Angel Butcher”. Levine (1928-2015) taught at the college for more than thirty years and was United States Poet Laureate for 2011 and 2012. Poetry and short fiction presumably by students touches on sexuality, Vietnam, etc. Illustrated with two black and white reproductions of paintings as well as a two page Oscar Wilde centerfold. A unique slice of literary history from California’s Central Valley. “Dedicated to the memories of Che Guevara and Otis Redding”