Maistrassenpresse and Ja - Zeitschrift fur Literatur und Grafik

Four hand-assembled artists' publications from (West) Germany, focusing on experimental literature and art. (1) Lyrik 8, Ausgesetzt: Ulrich Raschke and Peter Reus. Munich, Maistraßenpresse, 1966. Stapled booklet, 14 x 15 cm, 22 pp. with 9 affixed collages by Reus. Signed and numbered copy 424/500. (2) Taschenzeitung No.2. Munich, Maistrassenpresse, 1966. Edited by Peter Reus. With printed collages by Hannah Höch and Klaus Lea. Texts by Peter Handke, Claire Goll, Martin Jürgens et al.

(3-4) Two issues of Ja - Zeitschrift fur Literatur und Grafik, published by Mückenpresse der Junge Akademie Stuttgart/ Frank Rolf Werner, edited by R. Hoffmann and Peter Reus. Stapled mimeographed booklets with taped spine, each 21 x 12 cm, printed on various types of french fold paper, 30 pp. Features writing, artwork, found graphics, recycled newspaper pages, and original tipped-in items. Includes No.1 May 1968 with contributions by Inge Dapunt, Peter Handke, Heinz Jacobi, Martin Jurgens, Werner Kofler, Walter Kratzer, Pierre Puth, Ulrich Raschke et al. Also includes No.3. August 1968, with texts by Werner Kofler, and graphics by R. Witt. All items scarce and in fine condition. (total 4)