Poëzie in Carré, February 28 1966

Small assemblage of ephemera related to the legendary poetry manifestation organized by Simon Vinkenoog in Theatre Carré, Amsterdam, featuring 25 poets. The event was broadcasted on tv, which was a novelty. The line up included K. Schippers (citing random street names), J. Bernlef, Ed Hoornik, Jan Hanlo, Gerard Reve, Remco Campert, Gust Gils, Johnny the Selfkicker et al.

Documents comprise of: (1) Folded announcement poster Poëzie in Carré, 59.5 x 39.5 cm, printed red and black, light handling wear. (2) Promotional poster, 39.5 x 60 cm, printed both sides, folded. B/w portraits and small biographies of the participating poets on recto, publisher’s information on verso. (3) Two stencilled letters on Bezige Bij Nieuws stationary, sent to the participants, signed by Vinkenoog in blue pen. Includes the initial invitation dated Feb. 4 1965 and the third and final undated letter. (4) Call sheet listing the performances, with some hand added names. (5) Original b/w photograph by Ronald Sweering, 22 x 18 cm, photographer stamp and handwritten text 'Poëzie in Carré Bezige Bij ’66’ on rear. Shown are six poets (Verhagen, Vanvugt, Lehman, Vinkenoog, Schippers, Bernlef) at the publishing house among stacks of the newly released catalogue ‘Poëzie in Carré’. (6) Stencilled letter thanking the participants, dated March 3 1966, signed in print by Simon (Vinkenoog) & Olivier (Boelen). (total 7)