Berger, John; Brecht, Bertolt; Voznesensky, Andrei; Malanga, Gerard; Kafka, Franz et al. — Chalk Circle. Volume 1, Number 1. April-May 1966

New York, Chalk Circle Productions, 1966. Wraps. Black wraps, with a tall rectangular photo of a US soldier. 72 pp. With a few illustrations. The first issue of this literary, 'little' magazine, featuring 'Criticism West of Suez,' by John Berger; 'The Anachronistic Procession of Freedom and Democray,' by Bertolt Brecht; 'The Negroes Sing,' a poem by Andrei Voznesensky; 'The Propertyless Workingmen's Association,' a political essay by Franz Kafka; and a poem 'The Young Mod,' by Gerard Malanga, among work by other authors. This first issue reflects a slightly subversive, experimental tone in writing and subject matter, with pieces reflecting on left wing politics, as well as (indirectly) the Civil Rights movement. GOOD+ condition. Uneven fading, minor scufffing and soiling to the covers. Some scuffing and curling along the extremities, with a bump to the lower front cover. Interior clean and solid. Good .