Clayton Eshleman, editor. Caterpillar 1. Caterpillar, October 1967. First edition.
The inaugural issue of Caterpillar, featuring Paul Blackburn, Robert Duncan, Gilbert Sorrentino, Gary Snyder, Nancy Spero, Leon Golub, Margaret Randall, Norman O. Brown, David Henderson, Cid Corman, Diane Wakoski, Frank Samperi, and others.
Published between 1967 and 1973, Caterpillar was founded and edited by Clayton Eshleman and became one of the defining literary magazines of the American avant-garde. The journal brought together poets, artists, translators, and critics whose work would profoundly shape postwar literature.
Condition: Very good. Minor shelf wear consistent with age.
Dimensions: Approx. 11 × 8½ in.
