Various; Oscar Mellor [ed.] — The Fantasy Poets Pamphlets

Oxon , The Fantasy Press , 1952-1954. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. A delightful set of seven poetry booklets from the 'Fantasy Poets' series, including a selection from Thom Gunn. The first editions of these works.Featuring seven booklets bound in the publisher's original stapled wraps. The 'Fantasy Poets' series was a numbered series of thirty-five booklets published by the Fantasy Press between 1952 and 1957, each containing a small eight-page selection of poems by an individual poet. Issued by the Oxford University Poetry Society, these works were designed to feature the work of young poets at the time, complete with a brief biographical sketch of each poet to the rear. Around three hundred copies of each were printed. The Press was superintended by English painter and illustrator, Oscar Mellor. Includes a selection of poetry from Thom Gunn, who was praised for his early verses in England, where he was associated with The Movement. The entirety of this set includes the following:No. 5 - Simon Broadbent No. 6 - Peter Dale ScottNo. 10 - Martin Seymour-SmithNo. 13 - Michael Shanks No. 15 - A. Alvarez No. 16 - Thom Gunn No. 22 - Kingsley Amis In the publisher's original stapled wraps. Externally, smart. With instances of sunning to the wraps, concentrated to the borders, and a few scattered spots to Numbers Ten, Six and Sixteen. With general edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .