JOHN M. BENNETT PUBLICATIONS COLLECTION, 1940-1995:
GUIDE AND INVENTORY
SPEC.CMS.107

(Compiled by Andrew Harding, John M. Bennett, and Katie Brennan)

The Rare Books & MSS Library
The Ohio State University Libraries, 2005

INTRODUCTION

John M. Bennett [JMB] was born in Chicago, Illinois, October 12, 1942. A life-long poet, his work started to become well-known in the 1970s.Since that time, he has become one of the worlds best-known avant-garde and experimental poets. He has worked in a wide variety of genres, including text, visual poetry, graphics, sound and performance poetry, mail art, film and media, and has collaborated with other writers and artists from around the globe. He was also editor of the international literary journal Lost and Found Times, 1975-2005. Richard Kostelanetz has said, John M. Bennett has been the seminal American poet of my generation because he has produced so much luminous work in a bewildering variety of experimental modes. Further biographic details may be found in his autobiography (Contemporary Authors Autobiography Series, Detroit: Gale, v. 25, 1996 PN771C744).

A complete bibliographic log also may be consulted; it is cataloged in three parts:

Bibliography of John M. Bennett: books, chapbooks, audio, film & video, articles, reviews, etc., 1999 - PS3552E555Z8B45 1999

Bibliography of John M. Bennett: poems, visual poems, graphics, translations, etc. in magazines, anthologies, & catalogs, 1999 - PS3552E555Z8B453 1999

Exhibitions, readings, & performances, 1999 - PS3552E555Z8B454 1999

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No s cul de los dos escribe esta pgina. - Jorge Luis Borges, from his story Borges y Yo.

The collection originated due to a mental peculiarity on the part of its compiler, John M. Bennett [JMB]. I/he has had a feeling for as long as he/I can remember that I/he didnt really exist, that he/I was invisible. As a result, I/he felt compelled to retain at least one copy of everything that documented the contrary, that a person named John M. Bennett did exist, at least on paper. This feeling probably accounts, at least in part, for why he/I began writing in the first place.

One of the forms that invisible feeling took was that I/he felt like a mirror: no person, just a mirror in which others saw themselves. So his/my poems became those mirrors, and gave them a more solid, concrete existence.

This collection, then, consists of at least one copy of everything I/he could put his/my hands on that contains published work I/he created, reviews and mentions of his/my work and life, mail art project and exhibition documentations and catalogs, announcements, ephemera, and much else.

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The collection contains a nearly comprehensive gathering of his publications through the year 1995.It is arranged chronologically by years, but not necessarily chronologically within each year. The oversize and miscellaneous boxes at the end (boxes 178-184, 192-193) are not in chronological order and include material that did not fit in the main collection. It includes publications and other material, and some correspondence and manuscripts.

The collection also includes an effectively complete collection of JMBs Luna Bisonte Prods imprints from the early 1970s through 2000. This is the Luna Bisonte Prods Archive, boxes 185-191. Some earlier JMB imprints, such as his Frustration Press, may be found elsewhere in the collection, mixed in with the chronological arrangement.

The collection will be of value not only for studying the work of JMB, but for exploring the work of many of the writers and artists who frequently appeared in the same venues, as well as the worlds of underground, small press, mail art, and alternative cultures for the years covered.In searching for particular names, it is important to search the names in multiple forms, as so often a persons name (or the name of a publication) will appear in multiple forms throughout his or her career. For example, Thomas L. Taylor also appears as Tom Taylor, or Thomas Taylor, and so on, in addition to any pseudonyms he may have used, such as Eagle. JMBs serial, Lost and Found Times, also appears as Lost & Found Times, L&FT, and so on.

The abbreviation ts in this guide refers both to typescript and to any text set in type, to distinguish it from a visual poem.

There are some 4200 folders in 193 boxes in this collection. I want to thank my assistants Andrew Harding and Katie Brennan who labored over these materials for several years, and Geoffrey D. Smith, Head of the Rare Books & Manuscripts Library who welcomed this strange collection into the Library. Thanks go also to the RBMS Librarys staff, Elva Griffith and Jim Smith, who have been of invaluable assistance on many occasions.

John M. Bennett

September 2005

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JOHN M. BENNETT COLLECTION -

CATALOGUE OF INVENTORY, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Detailed Listing/ Box and Folder Listing:

Box 1

Folder Number #1-17

1. Childhood Text by JMB, 1940s.
   Abstract visual art with gray pencil and splashed liquid.



2. Early Letters, [ca.1948-49].
   3 Holographic letters from JMB to his father. JMB’s father was in Japan at the time.



3. Washington University Magazine, 1961. Publication focusing on the ‘World of the Student.’ May contain photo of JMB in picture of audience of Richard Wilbur. April 1961.



4. Early student publication of poetic works, 1961.
   The Other Side of Student Life. A work published by Washington U. students composed of mimeographed legal-size paper stapled together. JMB poems printed are “The Seeking”, “Fugue No. 10” and “Fugue No. 4.” 15 pgs. April 1961.



5. Letters from Mexico, St. Louis and Tulsa, 1962.
   Letters and Postcards from JMB to parents and brother. 14 TS or handwritten letters. Includes 6 sheets of handwritten notes from JMB’s mother, Kathryn G. Bennett. Letters deal with family affairs, college plans, life in Mexico. Also, 3 postcards and Washington University grade report from June 1962. 24 sheets and 3 postcards.



6. Sparrow, 1962.
   Two copies of Sparrow 17: College Poetry Issue with Editor Dean Doner. Issue features “Pastoral” by Pablo Neruda translated by JMB while at Washington U. April 1962.



7. Reflections #10, 1962.
   Art and literature zine published by the students of Washington University. Reflections #10 features “Death of a Friend” by JMB. 2 copies: inside cover of one is also signed by JMB. Winter 1962.



8. Reflections #11, 1963. Art and literature zine published by the students of Washington University. Reflections #11 features four poems written in Mexico by JMB: “Ferris Wheel”, “ In the Afternoon an Old Beggar”, “Poem for J.H.” and “Letter Seven”. 4 copies: Inside cover of one is signed by JMB and dedicated to Janifer Holley on April 7, 1963.



9. Reflections #12,1963.
   Art and literature zine published by the students of Washington University. Reflections #12 features “Three Scenes in Winter” and “Poem”. 3 copies: inside cover of one is signed by JMB. Summer 1963.



10. Independent collegiate study of Wallace Stevens. 1963-64.
    The Poetry of Wallace Stevens by JMB written as an independent work for Senior Honors Eng. Lit. with Dr. Jarvis Thurston as advisor. Also contains comments by Don Finkel. This TS essay contains 151 pages and is bound in a folder. 1963-64.



11. Reflections #13, 1964.
    Art and literature zine published by the students of Washington University. Reflections #13 features poetry by JMB. Titles of works are “The Plaza of San Juan de Los Lagos”, “The Cockroach”, “Football Practice” and “Eleven P.M.”. 4 Copies. Summer 1964.



12. Selected Poems, 1964.
    Chronologically arranged anthology of JMB poems. Titles are as follows: “Late Summer”, “Death of a Friend”, “Morning”, “Three Scenes in Winter”, “Poem”, “Letters from Mexico 1-10”, “Nightsong”, “Ferris Wheel”, “Song”, “The Newlyweds in Early Winter”, “Poem”, “Songs of the Soul”, “The Plaza of San Juan de los Lagos”, “The Cockroach”, “Eleven PM”, “Football Practice”, “Two Laments on a Single Events”, “The Varieties of Religious Experience”, “The Balloon Man”, “Three Scenes from a Sedentary Life”, “Noon”, “Sunset”, “Song”, “A Poor Death” and 12 untitled poems. Poems printed in cc TS, in a binder. [Ca. 1964?].



13. St. Louis Post-Dispatch – Pictures, 1965.
    Two copies of Sunday edition newspaper featuring “Comedy in Antique Manner” on children’s theatre with acting by JMB. Picture shows make-up being applied to Bennett before performance. JMB played Pantaleone in this Commedia dell’ Arte theatrical troupe. August 8, 1965.



14. Master Skylark, Book, 1965.
    Copy of a Renaissance English story authored by an unrelated John Bennett, kept for comedic value. Paperback book with 192 pgs. 1965.



15. College level essay by JMB on Latin American Studies, 1965.
    Octavio Paz and the Present Intellectual Scene in Mexico. Written while studying at Washington U. Essay for the sociology/anthropology department under the supervision of Dr. Joseph Kahl (contains 23 stapled pgs.) November 1965.



16. Article on John Knoepfle, 1966.
    Section of St. Louis Post-Dispatch which features an article on the methods employed by Knoepfle when writing poetry. Knoepfle was a St. Louis-area poet friend of JMB. May 16, 1966.



17. Community Guide to San Fernando Valley, 1966.
    Book featuring data on the services and financial expenses of the Greater Glendale Area Cover is possibly a rendition of a photo by JMB or by his wife at the time, Janifer Bennett. September 1966.

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Box 2

Folder Number #18-30

18. Reflections #14, 1966.
    
    • Art and literature zine published by the students of Washington University. Reflections
    
    
    
    • #14 features poems by JMB; “untitled”, “The Varieties of Religious Experience”, “The Myth of the Golden Age”, “Noon”, “The Balloon-Man” and “Three Scenes from a Sedentary Life.” 3 copies: inside cover of one is signed by JMB. May 1966.
    
    
    



19. Community Guide to Greater San Gabriel Valley – Pomona Area, 1966.
    Book featuring data on the services and financial expenses of the Pomona Area. Some of the photos were taken by JMB and Janifer Bennett. Nov. 1966.



20. A Few Since California collection, 1966.
    Book of JMB’s poems published with a ditto copier and stapled together. Poems were written in Los Angeles and include “An Excursion”, “Landscape”, “The Grocery Store and the Sidewalk”, “Turning the TV off”, “Today I Imagine the Bookshelves” and two untitled poems. Three copies: one is signed Nov. 30, 1966.



21. UCLA Daily Bruin Vol. 71, #34, 1967.
    Three copies of the newspaper featuring an Arts section titled “Two o’clock” with three poems by JMB; “untitled”, “The Poem of the Mind” and “Spring.” May 12, 1967.



22. Lost Objects collection, 1967.
    Collection of JMB’s poems written in Los Angeles. Self-published, ditto copied poems with the following titles: “The Dimestore”, “ABC Cleaners” and ten untitled poems some of which are only 1-2 lines exploring imagist techniques. Three copies: two stapled, one is in a binder and signed Nov. 1967.



23. Poems collection, 1967.
    Self-published, ditto copied book with handwritten cover page from Los Angeles. Poem titles include: “ABC Cleaners”, “Landscape”, “Noon”, “Late Summer”, “Three Scenes in Winter” and five untitled poems. Three copies: one stapled and two in binders. Two are signed by JMB. 1967.



24. Objetos Perdidos collection, 1967.
    Spanish version of Lost Objects translated by Ana Luisa Durán. Three ditto copies: two computer printouts stapled together and one in a binder. They are all signed by JMB. December 1967, January 1968.



25. Guides to San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Valley, 1967-8.
    The growth and economic stature of San Fernando Valley and the Greater Glendale Area and The growth and economic stature of San Gabriel Valley Pomona Area. Two books featuring photographs of the areas taken by JMB and Janifer Bennett. 1967, 1968.



26. Anthology of Spanish Poetry, 1968.
    Antología de Poesía En Lengua Española compiled by JMB with poets from Cuba, Spain, Mexico, Chile, etc. 27 pages of ditto copies with staple at upper corner. 1968.



27. My Mouth Become Insects collection, 1968.
    Ditto-copy publications of work written in Los Angeles. Titles include “Mind of broken tubes”, “Hotel”, “Car Poem”, “Wife’s Song” and 8 untitled poems. Three copies: two staple-bound and one in a binder. All copies are signed Nov. 23, 1968 by JMB.



28. Interview between JMB and Rubén Bonifaz Nuño, 1968.
    Folder-bound transcription of a recording of the interview of RBN at El Hotel Guadalupe in Mexico City. 30 pages of photocopied TS in Spanish. Dec. 30, 1968.



29. Peace Etc. collection of printed matter, 1968-71.
    Extensive gathering of letters, brochures and articles relating to peace / political groups lobbying for anti-war causes. Includes original handwritten or TS notes and documents by JMB relating to anti-war activities. Size is 80+ documents.



30. Laminas 1,1968
    
    • 8 ½ x 11 box containing an array of poetry, graphic arts, photography, a 7’ record, etc.
    
    
    
    • Collaboration of approx. 40 artists published under the direction of the communications board at the University of California. Included is an untitled poem by JMB. May 1968.
    
    
    

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Box 3

Folder Number #31-40

31. UCLA Daily Bruin Vol. 75 #7, 1968.
    One copy of the newspaper with information about student life.



32. Community Guide to North Los Angeles County, 1968.
    Listings of finances, taxes, services, etc for living in North L.A. Includes photos by JMB and Janifer Bennett. Nov. 1968.



33. Community Guide to Southeast Los Angeles County, 1969.
    Listings of finances, taxes, services, etc for living in Southeast L.A. Includes photos by Janifer Bennett and maybe JMB. April 1969.



34. UCLA Daily Bruin Vol. 76 #27, 1969.
    Four copies of this newspaper with a poem by JMB titled “Mind of Broken Tubes” Feb 11, 1969.



35. Coatlicue: The Poetry of Rubén Bonifaz Nuño, 1969.
    First draft of JMB’s Ph.D. Dissertation for UCLA in application for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish and Portuguese. Folder-bound work exploring the poetic methods of RBN spans 457 pgs plus outline. Text is pc typescript with a large amount of original handwritten commentary throughout the work, and some cc pages inserted. Handwritten commentary and edits in JMB’s hand and in another’s hand, probably Donald F. Fogelquist’s (cf. also folder 45). MS is dated as 1969 on cover page with a 1970 copyright.



36. Collection of anti-war documents, 1969.
    Activist material targeting pro-militaristic groups such as ROTC, and developers of nuclear weapons associated with ABM. Letters and flyers are also against recent occurrences of police brutality / slaughter of civilians and promote rallies and democratic power. Total of 13 documents from JMB’s anti-war activities in Los Angeles. [1969].



37. Primitive Poems, 1969-70.
    A collection of ditto-copied poetry by Chris Peters, selected by JMB. Included is a poem by Bennett titled “For Chris Peters.” 19 pages. 3 copies: two staple-bound and the other in a binder. Chris Peters is a pseudonym for JMB. 1969-1970.



38. News Notes Vol. 21 #2 and #3,4, 1969.
    Informative newsletters for conscientious objectors of war efforts, which are addressed to Bennett. Articles include “A look at the military”, “Notes from Fort Dix Stockade” and “Is CO provision unconstitutional?” March-August 1969.



39. “The Case of Abolishing R.O.T.C. at U.C.L.A.”, 1969.
    Essay and attached example of “Channeling”, a recruitment document put out by the selective service. Continuation of JMB’s interest in conscientious objection. [1969].



40. Blank Blue Side of Chevy, 1969.
    Collection of JMB poems written in LA, ditto copied and in a binder. Titled works include “Clear Sunday”, “Love Poem for Janifer” along with 7 untitled works. Cover page is signed by JMB and dated Dec. 6, 1969 (cf. also folder 47).

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Box 4

Folder Number #41-43

41. Ohio State Lantern Vol. 90, #151, 1970.
    

    A campus newspaper that includes a letter written by JMB titled “Police Must Go.”

    The letter lodges complaints against the stereotyping practices of campus security and its caustic effect on an intellectual environment. JMB is listed as an Assistant Professor in the Romance Languages department. Also included is a photocopy of the letter. June 9, 1970.




42. Maguey 3/4 + 6/7/8, 1970-3.
    Bilingual zine publication of Spanish and English poetry – published in California. Maguey 3/4 features a work by JMB; an untitled poem from Lost Objects. Two copies: inside cover of one is signed by Bennett. 56 pgs. 1970. Maguey 6/7/8 features another untitled work. Four Copies: 60 pgs. 1973. Includes mailing envelopes.



43. The Pipe, 1970.
    9 x 13’ box containing Czech concrete poetry /graphics. Contains 26 8 ½ x 11 sheets plus an advertisement postcard. Date of work is 1970. Also included is a bill of sale to JMB for $2.90 in June 1974.

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Box 5

Folder Number #44

44. Coatlicue: Poetry of Ruben Bonifaz Nuno + attached files, 1970.
    
    • Second pc ts copy of dissertation with pc corrections made on pages (see Folder 35). Bibliographies and accompanying information on RBN is attached.
    
    
    
    • Also included are applications for teaching assistant positions at UCLA, camping plans, a folder containing covers from poetry books, legal files relating to assault, files relating to the transference of JMB’s dissertation to microfilm and related materials: e.g. “Standards and procedures for Advanced Degree Manuscript Preparation”, “UCLA Library Guide”, a file of ts and cc ts “meditation texts”, etc.
    
    
    

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Box 6

Folder Number #45-52

45. Antologia Semilaria, 1970.
    Collection of JMB poetry: “Trees in the Mist” and 5 untitled poems. Collection prepared for a literary tertulia held at Larry’s Bar in Columbus, Ohio. Ditto copies stapled at upper left corner. 3 copies. March 1970.



46. Blank Blue Side of Chevy, 1970.
    12-page, chapbook styled edition of JMB’s B.B.S.o.C., printed by Cuervo Press (see folder 40). Clipart images are added and poems are italicized. Also included is the envelope from C.P addressed to JMB in Santiago, Chile. 7 copies signed on the inside cover, 1970 or 1971.



47. The Same Poems
    8 ½ x 11 booklet presented by The Frustration Press of JMB’s poetry. Titles are “Trees in the mist”, “Film”, “Sky”, “Threat of frost in the Outlying Areas” and 10 untitled works. 3 copies: two stapled and one in a folder. Each is signed on the inside cover and dated, Nov. 14, 1970. The Frustration Press was JMB’s own imprint.



48. 10 Pieces from the Opal Land of the Angels, 1971.
    Legal-sized work stapled together and printed by The Strange Faeces Press. Work is authored by Opal L. Nations. The works are non-paragraphed spontaneous/surrealistic pieces of fiction. Titles are as follows: “A recipe for doughnuts”, “Hotel Excelcior”, “Onedownmanship”, “Nora & Davis”, “Billy’s little Tiger Moth”, “Humphrey Dumpty”, “Pamela Knowles”, “Waddington St. James”, “Lulu” and “Albert & Annie Smudgegloss.” 1971.



49. Alienacion E Integracion En El Novelista Tercermundista de Latinoamerica, 1972
    Thesis written by Susan Hsu for Spanish H-783 under the direction of JMB at OSU. Work is pc ts and bound in a binder. 67 pgs. May 1972.



50. Sky & Thick Shake, 1972.
    These two poems by JMB are part of the Mail Media Project, Frustration Press. Two copies (numbered 5 and 6 of 15) of each are contained in envelopes housed in a larger envelope. Holographic poem books are approximately 3” x 4” and are stapled together, containing only one word or phrase on each page. Frustration Press is credited with the production of the works. Works are labeled as being created on Sep. 21-22, 1972.



51. First Works, 1972.
    JMB poems published by Frustration Press. Collection contains eight untitled poems on 8 ½ x 11 photocopied paper stapled together. Some of these poems appeared later in Works and White Screen. 10 pgs. 2 copies – initialed in back. Dec 1972.



52. Banners Death, 10 glimpses from The Opal Americans, & Americana 2, 1972.
    Both works are by Opal L. Nations. Banners Death is a short publication with graphics and stream-of- consciousness writing. 10 glimpses / Americana 2 are two cp works stapled together. These use experimental writing techniques and focus on absurd or surreal situations.

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Box 7

Folder Number #53-64

53. The Minnesota Review, fall 1972.
    Book-sized serial with poetry, fiction and visual arts. Contains five poems by JMB: “It is Spring”, “The Giant Cups”, “Sodden Burning”, “Insomniac Asleep” and “A Forest of Cameras Submerging.” Two copies. Signed by JMB on Jan. 1973. Also included is an envelope sent from the publisher containing copies of the two pages containing the poems.



54. Letras Hispanicas, 8, winter 1972.
    English/Spanish 8 ½ x 11 student literary journal published by the Dept. of Romance Languages at Ohio State Univ. JMB (visual) poems are included which were collaged from newspaper clippings arranged on the pages to form bizarre headlines: “Excess Phlegm”, “Vaseline” and “Covering Earth.” These poems were included in JMB’s book Found Objects. Two Copies.



55. Letras Hispanicas, 9, spring 1972
    English/Spanish 8 ½ x 11 student literary journal published by the Dept. of Romance Languages at Ohio State Univ. Five poems by JMB are featured: “Sodden Burning”, A Forest of Cameras Submerging”, “Night Sky”, “Fire Going Out” and “Insomniac Asleep.”



56. Bachy, 1972.
    Book-sized, semi-annual journal devoted to unpublished or underground artists. JMB’s “Birds on the Patio” is featured.



57. The Man Who Entered Pictures, 1972.
    Mimeographed, legal-size book by Opal L. Nations and interpreted by Felipe Ehrenberg. Text and full size erotica illustrations make up the book’s content. Devon, England: Beau Geste Press.



58. The Sensuous President, 1972.
    T.S.P.’s title page lists it as being authored by “K.” However, the book is comprised of work by different writers including three pages of visual collage poems by JMB. The poems later appeared in Found Objects. Three copies signed by JMB.



59. A Comparative Synchronic Study of Selected Topics in French and Spanish Grammar, 1973. Thesis by Carol Becka presented as credit towards a Bachelor’s Degree at Ohio State University. JMB is accredited in the acknowledgements as Becka’s Honors Advisor for the Spanish Department. Work is computer printout bound in a notebook. 102 pgs + appendix. 1973.



60. “Fast Service”, 1973.
    Rubber-stamped graphic print by JMB featuring six identical icons featuring the words “fast service” with a logo. One additional graphic is added on the page entitled “Hamburgers with all the trimmings.” 13 of these sheets printed on orange paper are included in an envelope. Nov. 17, 1973.



61. Road Apple Review, Vol. 4, no. 4, 1973.
    Poetry/art zine published by Road Runner Press with editor Brian Salchert. Poem titled “Real House” by JMB is included. 72 pgs. Winter 1973 edition, but dated and signed by JMB as May 1973.



62. Second Coming, Vol. 2 No. 4 & 5, 1973.
    Poetry, fiction and art zine issued three times a year from Second Coming Press. Two short poems, “Night Sky” and “Fire Going Out”, by JMB are featured. 70 pgs. Summer 1973 edition. Copy is signed by JMB in June 1973.



63. Serendipity Books Distribution Catalogue, 1973.
    A nearly 400-item catalogue offered by Serendipity, based out of Berkeley, California. Found Objects by JMB is offered as well as works by Simon Perchik and others. Seven flyers are included in the envelope. Spring/Summer 1973.



64. New Rivers Press Catalogue and Masterbooks’ facsimile of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”, 1973.
    Catalogue offers another listing of JMB’s Found Objects. “Song of Myself” is in newspaper form, each page showing a photograph of the original publication’s page: first facsimile edition available to the general public.

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Box 8

Folder Number #65-68

65. Found Objects, 1973.
    JMB collection of visual collage poetry made from sections of newsprint and other sources to form absurdist headlines/articles. Published by New Rivers Press: an 8 ½ x 11 box containing sheets of loose paper. 38 pages. Signed copy, 1973. Also included is Works, a poetry collection previously published by Frustration Press. 14 pages. Signed, bound copy.



66. Glass Art Magazine, Vol. 1 No. 2, 1973.
    Magazine has a section devoted to the collaboration between John Bennett and Robert Coleman. As stated by JMB, “”Coleman does the glass, and I write the poetry for it and apply it to the glass.” This article shows pictures of the glasswork with poetry written next to it. Inside cover is a sheet showing two errors in the publication of the poems. 3 copies, signed by JMB, April 1973.



67. First Works - 2nd Edition, 1973.
    Frustration Press’s revised and expanded photocopy edition of this JMB work. First edition released in 1972. Poetry is untitled. 10 pages. Three stapled, and one in a binder, 8 ½ x 11 copies. Signed by JMB, January 1973.



68. A Directory of American Poetry, 1973.
    Extensive listing of poets and/or writers published by Poets & Writers, etc. JMB is mentioned as a publisher. 119 pgs. Signed by JMB, Sep., 1973.

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Box 9

Folder Number #69-82

69. Cottonwood Review, spring Edition 1973.
    Biannual publication of the University of Kansas with poetry, fiction and photography. “Explode It “ by JMB is included. James Grauerholz is one of the poetry editors. 84 pages. Signed by Bennett, Spring 1973.



70. Letras Hispanicas , Vol. 10, winter 1973.
    English/Spanish 8 ½ x 11 literary journal (cf. folders 54 and 55). JMB pieces include “Craters”(presented alongside “Cráteres” by Eloy González), “Their Bones”, “Bison in the East”, “Grey Water”, and “Smokestack.” 72 pages. Signed by JMB, April 1973.



71. The Widening Circle Vol. 1, No. 3, summer 1973.
    Columbus, Ohio – based literary magazine featuring an advertisement for Freeway Gas Station and 7 Rituals by JMB from The Frustration Press. Edited by Richard Centing. 24 pages. Sent to JMB on Dec. 15, 1973.



72. Letras Hispanicas, Vol. 11, spring 1973.
    English/Spanish 8 ½ x 11 literary journal (cf. folder 54, 55, 70). JMB pieces are “TV Moonglass”, “This plant dies, my face” and “The highway is closed.” 79 pages. Signed by JMB, 1973.



73. The Ohio State University Evening Program Opportunities booklet, 1973.
    Course Bulletin / Master Schedule of Classes for Autumn 1973. JMB is listed as professor for Spanish 694N: Chicano Writings. The course covers the following writers: Acosta, Shular, Villarreal, Rivera, Valdez and Paz.



74. Freeway Gas Station, 1973.
    A collection of poems by JMB with art by Janifer Bennett, self-published with the Frustration Press. 3 photocopy editions: 2 stapled, one folder-bound. 11 pgs. Copies are signed by JMB, July 4, 1973.



75. Works, 1973.
    JMB collection with eleven untitled poems, “Junk Plain”, “TV Moonglass”, and “the world is full of shipping clerks.” Published by Frustration Press and signed by JMB. 15 pages. 3 photocopy editions: 2 stapled and 1 folder-bound. April 1973.



76. 7 Rituals, 1973.
    Conceptual performance pieces published by Frustration Press. Rituals include “Catshit Piece”, “Door in Pieces”, “Try Suicide”, “Free Fire”, “Tree”, “Stone Piece” and “Piss Piece.” 3 copies: 2 stapled and 1 folder-bound. 8 pages. Signed by JMB, July 1973.



77. Noticias Culturales No. 153, 1974.
    Magazine from Colombia’s Instituto Caro y Cuervo that features an article by Aristobulo Pardo about JMB’s Chicano Writing class at OSU. The title of the 3-page article is “Un Curso de Literatura Chicana en La Universidad Estatal de Ohio.” Mar. 1, 1974.



• 77 A Broadside by JMB, 1973-1974
  “Fat Chair” 1973, ”Blitzee Routs” 1974, “As through Time was Running” 1974, “Backwards!” 1974, and “Swarming Blades” 1974, visual poetry brodsides by JMB. Several copies of each, many signed and dated by JMB.



78. Margins No. 13, 1974.
    Magazine offering reviews of zines and small press books. May contain small references to JMB. Two Copies. August – September 1974.



79. Vagabond, No. 19, 1974.
    Zine produced by a different John Bennett and printed on a 1917 mimeograph. Poetry is the focus alongside stories and articles. JMB has three pieces from 7 Rituals printed: “Door in Pieces”, “Free Fire” and “Try Suicide.” Magazine includes a supplement of contributor’s notes. Two Copies. Nov. 1974.



80. A Dance into the Stomach & The Fault No. 6, 1974. A.D.i.t.S. is a small poetry collection by Kenn Kwint with etchings by Kathi Duff. Nov. 1974. The Fault features poetry, drama, fiction and art with pieces by JMB and also Richard Kostelanetz. JMB poems are #s 3, 7 and 9 from Motels. The Fault Press, based in CA, published both pieces.



81. Margins, No. 14, 1974.
    Magazine offering reviews of zines and small press books. Issue has a mention of JMB’s sound/concrete poetry on page 65. Three copies. Oct.- Nov. 1974.



82. Margins, No. 15, 1974.
    Magazine offering reviews of zines and small press books. Back portion of publication features an advertisement for Empty White Tubes: a packet of concrete poetry, conceptual art, labels and collage pieces by JMB. Also marks the first mention in print of Luna Bisonte Prods. Dec. 1974.

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Box 10

Folder Number #83-91

83. Antología Comentada del Modernismo, 1974.
    An extensive 557-page work by Porrata y Santana described as an “explicación de textos literarios”. JMB contributed 2 articles on poems by José Martí. 1974.



84. Small Press Record of Books: 3rd International Edition, 1974.
    Catalogue edited and published by Len Fulton. JMB’s Found Objects is listed for distribution. Book is copyrighted 1973 and marks the 1973-74 edition. Signature of JMB is marked as Jan. 1974.



85. Scree 1, 1974.
    Full-size literary magazine devoted to collages, poetry, fiction, art, concrete and photos. Within the list of books and magazines received is JMB’s 7 Rituals. Copyright 1974.



86. Parts, 1974.
    JMB work self-published through Luna Bisonte Prods. Parts is a ten-page chapbook with each page featuring only an oversized pc rubberstamped word or phrase. Work is unbound but inner leaves are enveloped in a folded sheet to form the cover. Three copies. 1974.



87. Road Apple Review, Fall, 1974.
    Art/poetry zine with “Their Bones” by JMB. A short bio is also given of each contributor in the back. JMB “from Ohio has published in The Minnesota Review, Second Coming, and has a book from New Rivers Press.” Signed by JMB, Autumn 1974.



88. Fifth Assembling, 1975.
    Assembling anthology coordinated by Richard Kostelanetz, Henry Korn and Mike Metz that specializes in “unpublishable” material. Four pages of concrete poetry of JMB are featured. Two copies: copyright 1974 with one signed Jan. 1975.



89. A Directory of American Poets, 1975 Edition.
    Book includes the names and addresses of 1500+ writers. JMB is listed with special attention paid to his Spanish skills and interests. Copyrighted 1974.



90. West Coast Poetry Review, Issue 12, Volume 3, No. 4, 1974.
    Literary journal focusing on concrete and visual poetry, which features an untitled work by JMB. JMB’s poem is an orig. rubberstamped label adhered to the page. Book is copyrighted for summer 1974 but signed by JMB in April of 1975.



91. Titmouse, 5, 1975.
    This journal is listed as the “Concrete Issue” and features poetry with some artwork. JMB’s work includes “Blade Rubber”, “Tooth Decay” and “Merchandise Piece.” Winter 1974/75. Signed by JMB in April of 1975.

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Folder Number #92-101

92. Stationpoint, 1975.
    Small zine with many pieces by JMB scattered throughout, as well as an advertisement for Image Standards. Seattle, Washington: Tokyo Publications, [ca.1975?]



• 92a.Quoz? Poetry, Vol. 3, No. 10, 1975.
  A magazine of poetry, edited by C. G. Cicatelli. Includes a ts poem by JMB. Contributors are Al Ackerman, Anna Banana, Monte Cazazza, Ken Friedman, Klaus Groh, Davi Det Hompson, Ray Johnson, Opal Nations, Walt Phillips, Genesis P-Orridge, Edgardo Antonio Vigo, and others.



93. Six Portraits (1st and 2nd editions), 1975.
    Work by JMB that features photos accompanied by surreal text. Published by Luna Bisonte Prods in a loose-leaf folded chapbook. Three copies signed by JMB: March 27, 1975. Also included are ads and 6 copies of the 2nd edition from September 1975. Includes 6 flyers. In rubberstamped envelopes.



94. Image Standards, 1975.
    LBP loose-leaf published work by Bennett with one phrase printed per page. The phrases suggest images triggered by watching TV (cover includes graphic of a TV with the words “Color Television – All Comforts”). 10 pages. Two copies, each signed by JMB Feb 28, 1975, each in initialed and rubberstamped envelope.



95. Clown War 10, 1975.
    Small literary journal with poetry, graphics and photo collage. Poem by JMB titled “Closed During Expansion” is included. Pieces by F. A. Nettelbeck, Opal L. Nations and others are printed as well.



96. Sixth Assembling, 1975.
    Collection of material assembled by Richard Kostelanetz, Henry Korn and Mike Metz that specializes in “unpublishable” material. The book has a page devoted to “Lost and Found Times” No. 1 from August 1975. This one-page piece acts as JMB’s prototype for his own future publication; the page lists fictitious and humorous spoofs of lost and found ads. Three additional pages of JMB material follow, including “Wipe It” and “TV Piece.” 2 copies. 1975.



97. Under the Sign of Pisces: Anais Nin and her Circle, 1975.
    Journal edited by Richard Centing at the Ohio State University and printed by the OSU Libraries Publications Committee. Translation from Spanish to English of two short works by Joaquin Nin (father of Anais Nin) was done by JMB. Winter 1975.



98. Rushlight, Spring, 1975
    Journal of poetry and short fiction from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. Includes a poem by Eloy R. González, translated by JMB, 1975.



99. Flyer for mail-art exhibition, 1975.
    “Last International Exhibition of Mail Art ‘75” held in Buenos Aires. JMB is listed as a participant. Dec 1975.



100. Catalogue “25 Years to 2000”, 1975.
     Catalogue sent from the N.A.M.E. Gallery in Chicago, Ill. Conceptual art exhibition held January 3-18. JMB is listed as a participant. 1975.



101. Who’s Who in the Word, ca. 1975.
     Columbus based zine focusing on Dadaist art/text. One page reproduces “Lost and Found Times” No. 2. Another page has a collage work by Nick L. Nips, one of JMB’s pseudonyms, 1975.

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Folder Number #102-111

102. Contemporary Authors, Vol. 49-52, 1975.
     Book featuring biographies and bibliographies of current writers, including JMB. Biography features info on personal (including education), career and writing aspects of each author. 1975.



103. Margins, # 21/22, 1975.
     Magazine offering reviews small press books, magazines, and zines. Section on the Assembling publication features JMB’s “Tough Clips” previously seen in Fifth Assembling. Three Copies. Summer 1975.



104. Fireweed, #1, 1975.
     Columbus, Ohio, poetry journal with mention of JMB in the ‘Books received’ section, Fall 1975.



105. 491 Magazine, #9, 1975.
     New York based zine with visual poetry, comics and graphics. JMB’s contribution is a reproduction of a sheet of “Meat Dept. / Time” labels, 1975.



106. Penniesworth, 1975.
     Poetry journal published on stapled pc legal-size paper; based in Columbus, Ohio. #1 and #4 from White Shirts in Closet by JMB are featured. 1975.



107. Interstate, #4, 1975.
     Professionally bound and printed journal with fiction, poetry, visual poetry, autobiography, letters etc. “Motel Burning”, “Motels 1,2,4,5,6” and an untitled work by JMB are published within. Signed by JMB in Sept. 1975.



108. Scree, #3, 1975.
     Previously full-size journal now in a smaller format. Content is devoted to Dada and surrealist aesthetics using collages, poetry, fiction, art, concrete and photos. An untitled work by JMB is featured as well as a mention of Parts in the ‘books received’ section. 1975.



109. Vagabond, #20, 1975.
     Washington-based mimeograph poetry/fiction journal edited by John Bennett (not related to JMB). Two rituals by JMB are published in this work: “Buried Basement” and “Administration Piece.” Two copies, 1975.



110. Northwoods Journal: a magazine for writers, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1975.
     Journal comprised of poetry, letters, stories and ads. Unknown piece by JMB is poorly reviewed as a “sad waste of trees” in the ‘stuff received and reviews’ section. Nov. 1975.



111. Poema Convidado, #7, 1975.
     Portuguese-language poetry journal that includes “Luna Escamosa” (in Spanish) by JMB. Two copies, 1975.

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Folder Number #112-115

112. World Anthology, [ca. 1978.]
     Wooden cigar box filled with 25+ paper-based and other items. Included are mini-magazines, a graphic by R. Kostelanetz, work by Opal L. Nations, Ken Saville, editor George Myers, Jr., and others. JMB’s contributions include labels, postcards, broadsides, concrete poems, a copy of Lost and Found Times, No. 1, and other material, [1975-1978.]



113. Intermedia, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1975.
     Full-size literary and art magazine featuring photography, visual poetry, music, art, collage, etc. JMB’s early form of Lost and Found Times is listed in the ‘Art publications’ section, 1975.



114. PMLA: Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, Vol. 90, No. 6, 1975.
     Program for the MLA convention. Includes an ad for JMB’s reader, El pensamiento politico latinoamericano, Oxford University Press.



115. Endangered Faeces, 18, 1975.
     “An international magazine of experimental poetry, prose and graphics, with historical plates.” Published in New York and edited by Opal L. Nations. JMB contributions include an untitled piece and two rituals: “Squeeze It” and “Grease Piece – For Mark Tomlinson.” Issue also features work by performance artist / musician Genesis P. Orridge and editor Opal L. Nations. Nov. 1975.

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Folder Number #116-127

116. Margins, No. 19, 1975.
     Magazine offering reviews of small press books, magazines, and zines. The “In the Margins” magazines section mentions Parts and Image Standards. 1975.



117. Small Press Review, Vol. 7 Nos. 10-11, 1975.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. The index of other magazines features Lost and Found Times #1, Nov-Dec. 1975.



118. Coda: Poets and Writers Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 6, 1975.
     Publication provided as a supplement to the 1975 edition of A Directory of American Poets. June 1975.



119. Peace and Pieces Review, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1975.
     A quarterly publication of poetry. Pablo Virumbrales’ “Abril Iberico” is translated by JMB as well as 3 other untitled translations. JMB’s featured work includes two pieces from Motels: “8” and “10.” Magazine also has work by Allen Ginsburg, Richard Kostelanetz and Opal L. Nations. Spring/summer 1975.



120. Label Negatives, [1975-79].
     Negatives for two of JMB’s labels: “Dark Cups” and “Saw a Motel Burning in the Rain,” sent to JMB by a publisher who printed them.



121. Mail-art, [1975].
     Envelope from Mark Tomlinson, containing a photo of a man in a woodworking shop with the caption “Squeeze it” penned on. Envelope is decorated with a label of JMB’s “Instructions for Four Bags”.



122. Intermedia, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1975.
     California-based arts journal featuring 4 label poems by JMB. An ad for JMB’s Image Standards is also included, June 1975.



123. Margins, No. 16, 1975.
     Magazine offering reviews of zines and small press books. Contains an advertisement for Empty White Tubes by JMB, Jan. 1975.



124. Margins, No. 27, 1975.
     Magazine offering reviews of zines and small press books. Within the index of small press works is JMB’s Image Standards, Dec. 1975.



125. Small Press Review, No. 33, 1975.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. Listing of magazines received has Quoz?, Vol. 3, No. 10, featuring JMB, Anna Banana and others, October 1975.



126. Images, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1975.
     Poetry magazine published through Wright State University from Dayton, Ohio. Features two untitled poems by JMB. Two copies sent to Bennett in Oct. 1975.



127. Vile, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1975.
     Magazine dedicated to Dada/Absurdist art, photos and writing, containing anything “vile”. JMB’s ritual “Catshit Mother Piece”, a derivation of the piece previously seen in 7 Rituals under the title “Catshit Piece” is featured. Bennett’s piece in this issue was given the “Vile Award of Disgust.” Also includes work by Ray Johnson, Davi Det Hompson, Anna Banana, Al Ackerman, Robin Crozier, Genesis P. Orridge, Opal Nations, Edgardo Antonio Vigo, and many others, Dec. 1975.

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Folder Number #128-149

128. Small Press Record of Books, Fifth Edition, 1976.
     Listing of books, pamphlets, chapbooks, posters, and more that were published in or around 1975. JMB’s Image Standards, Parts, and Six Portraits are included. Published in Paradise, CA by Dustbooks, 1976.



129. Intermedia, Vol. 1, No. 4, 1976.
     Tabloid-style issue of L.A.-based literary and arts journal. Included as a supplement to the publication are JMB’s chapbook Image Standards and a conceptual poster by Richard Kostelanetz titled Modulations. 2 copies each of the newspaper, Image Standards. Also included are two Intermedia advertisements and an ad for “Dog Love”, a live poem by Loren-Paul Caplin. Winter/Spring 1976.



130. The Atlantic Review, 1976.
     Special mimeographed edition of a magazine featuring fiction and poetry. JMB’s poem “Foott and Rubber Bone” is included: Summer 1976.



131. The City Moon, Vol. 10, No. 1, 1976.
     Farcical newspaper self-described as “processed literary art.” Issue has an advertisement for JMB’s Time’s Dipstick. Edited by James Grauerholz: two copies: May 28, 1976.



132. AIEEE, 4, 1976.
     Virginia-based magazine of poetry, fiction, comics, and art. “Meat Dept. Time” rubberstamped labels by JMB are scattered as well as another untitled rubberstamp label and an excerpt/ad from Time’s Dipstick. Two copies, 1976.



133. The Supplement, Winter 1976.
     Short book provided as a supplement to A Directory of American Poets, (1975), A Directory of American Fiction Writers, (1976) and Coda, Vol. 2, No. 6, (June 1975).



134. The Supplement, Summer 1976.
     Short book provided as a supplement to A Directory of American Poets, (1975), A Directory of American Fiction Writers, (1976), Coda, Vol. 2, No. 6, (June 1975) and The Supplement, (Winter 1976).



135. Do Not Cough: Select Labels, 1976.
     Chapbook by JMB including 37 word-based rubberstamped labels offset. Published by Luna Bisonte Prods, 16 pages. 5 copies, 1976.



136. Lost and Found Times, No. 3, 1976.
     JMB’s and DC Landies’ publication (now in magazine form) retaining the original ‘Lost and Found’ listings but with poetry, fiction and art added as well. The cover is adorned with JMB’s “Seamless Boats” label. Other writers/artists are now featured as well as JMB’s “Foot meat”, “The Auto head page”, and “Sinking account”. Copyrighted by JMB and D. C. Landies. Published by LBP and Casa Del Sensitive: 20 Pages. 7 copies, May 1976.



137. Page from Driver Training, 1976.
     Page with two graphics each accompanied by two lines of poetry. Corner of page is copyrighted by N. Nips [Nick L. Nips], a pseudonym of JMB. This page was displayed in JMB’s study for many years, 1976.



138. Text Sound Image – Small Press Festival, 1976. Commentary and 800+ listing of items displayed at the Small Press Festival displayed in 4 locations in Europe 1976-1977. Organized by Guy Schraenen. JMB is mentioned under the postcards and graphic posters headings, 1976.



139. Interstate, 6-7, 1976. Journal of poetry, concrete poetry, fiction, photography and art. A page of JMB’s work of word/image collage is included. Two copies: signed by JMB on Sep. 28, 1976.



140. The Dudie Bird Cook Book, 1976.
     Book by Mary Jane Dougherty with a collection of photographs mimicking the preparation of a bird, but with a small infant covered in feathers replacing the poultry. 1976.



141. A Directory of American Fiction Writers, 1976.
     Book contains an extensive (800+) listing of fiction authors published by Poets & Writers. 1976.



142. Time’s Shirts, 1976.
     Pc ts collection of poems and graphics by JMB and published by LBP. Table of Contents is as follows: Matter, White Shirts, Time’s Dipstick, Tough Clips, and Rituals. 97 pages in a binder. Includes some original holographic editing, 1976.



143. Tentatively Titled, Positively Colored Yellow Pages, 1976.
     International mail-art directory contains a listing of JMB. Also included is advertisement for Lost and Found Times, #3, 1976.



144. Mask Ompendium, 1976.
     Magazine with any type of ‘mask’ related material, Dada art, photography, newspaper clippings, etc. Includes a graphic image from JMB. Also attached is a copy of the newsletter and an order form, 1976.



145. Small Press Review, Vol. 8, Nos. 6-7, 1976.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. ‘Fantasy and Dada’ section lists both Time’s Dipstick and Lost and Found Times, #3. A review of both JMB works is given by Rod Tulloss, June-July, 1976.



146. Parachute, 9, 1976.
     Canadian magazine of art, poetry and reviews. Four poems by JMB are featured: “Knifeedged Disk”, “Selfportrait with Bedpan”, “Time’s T-Bone”, and “Time Jerk”. 2 copies, July 1976.



147. Lifeline, No. 43, 1976.
     Magazine for writers giving tips for preparing a manuscript and reviews of happenings in the literary field. Under the ‘projects’ section, Lost and Found Times is listed as “a new art and literary magazine, interested in the experimental, primitive and outrageous.” May 15, 1976.



148. Daily Blotter, #35, 1976.
     Page from a tabloid newspaper with a poem by JMB: “Broken Head”, March 19, 1976.



149. Serendipity Books Distribution Catalogue, 1976.
     Company dealing in small press books of contemporary writers. White Screen and Found Objects by JMB are listed, 1976.

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Folder Number #150-169

150. Coda: Poets and Writers Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1976.
     Journal for poets and authors focusing on the financial aspects of writing for a living. Wanted ads have a listing by JMB looking for submissions to Lost and Found Times. Sep/Oct. 1976.



151. New: Arts and Letters, Vol. 7, No. 3, 1976.
     A Beyond Baroque publication of poetry, photography and letters. Within the index of books is JMB’s Time’s Dipstick. May 1976.



152. Lifeline, No. 47, 1976.
     Magazine for writers giving tips for preparing a manuscript and reviews of happenings in the literary field. An advertisement for sale/submission is listed for Lost and Found Times, July 15, 1976.



153. Time’s Dipstick, 1976.
     7 page chapbook of JMB’s poetry/graphic experimental collages. Published through LBP and signed by JMB on Nov 24, 1975. Four copies, copyright 1976.



154. Obvious Foreigners, 1976.
     Book of poetry by Pat Nolan aspiring to produce English language poems of a Chinese nature. Back of book lists the publisher, Famous & Famous Last Words, with the note; “Forthcoming - Works by John M. Bennett and others”, 1976.



155. Driver Training, 1976.
     Chapbook publication by Nick L. Nips, a pseudonym for JMB. Volume contains 8 pages of graphics and poetry. Four copies signed by JMB on Dec 9, 1975.



156. Guts Fly, 1976.
     8 ½ x 11, stapled and photocopied book by JMB. Contains 18 pages of poetry written between 1975-76. Some of these poems were included in JMB’s chapbook, Meat Watch, 1977. 3 copies, 1976.



157. Poor Farm, No. 3, 1976.
     Magazine of comics, poetry and stories. The section Apollo’s Sanctuary features “Desperate Moment, No. 4 & 5” by JMB. Two copies, 1976.



158. The Ohio State Lantern, Nov. 10, 1976.
     Campus newspaper that features an article on a poetry-reading taking place at OSU’s Sullivant Hall. JMB, listed as an employee of OSU Library Acquisitions, is one of the poets performing.



159. White Screen, 1976.
     Poetry and graphics book by JMB published professionally by New Rivers Press with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the NY State Council on the arts. This is also the first work to feature a picture of Bennett on the cover. 91 pages. Four copies, all signed by JMB, 1976.



160. Fireweed, No. 2, 1976.
     Columbus, Ohio poetry journal with “White Shirts 2” by JMB. A short bio is also provided of Bennett in the contributors’ section. 2 copies, Winter 1976.



161. Supplement to the Bulletin of the Maryland writers’ council: Catch Up Issue, 1976.
     Journal covering criticism and essays as well as featured poetry, fiction, etc. LBP and JMB are mentioned with an offer for “Toejam” labels, Lost and Found Times, and “instructions for using a bureaucratic bog”, Feb-May 1976.



162. Postcards made with Bob Shay, [1976?]
     21 postcards of B&W photos, comics and reproductions of prints from medical manuals, made by JMB and Bob Shay, [1976?].



163. Meat Dip / 15 Labels, 1976.
     Small labels of various sizes with short word phrases by JMB. The labels are original rubber stampings in a printed envelope. Printed by Laughing Bear Press. 12 copies, 4 are signed and lettered by JMB, 1976.



164. The Time, 1976.
     Original handwritten chapbook by JMB with 12 holographic pages. Done in a Chinese string-bound blank book, Jan 8, 1976.



165. Margins, #27, 1976.
     Magazine offering reviews of zines and small press books. Lists JMB’s Image Standards and also his work in Peace & Pieces Review, Vol. 2, No. 1, Dec. 1975.



166. Latin American Literary Review, Vol. 4, No. 8, 1976.
     Journal focused on articles and poetry. A poem by Eloy R. González, translated to English by JMB, is featured. Spring-Summer, 1976.



167. New Magazine: Arts and Letters, Vol. 7, No. 6, 1976.
     A Beyond Baroque publication of poetry, photography, fiction, and letters. ‘Magazines Received’ section mentions Intermedia, Vol. 1, No. 4, which includes the Image Standards chapbook by JMB (cf. folder 129), Oct. 1976.



168. Gurgle: dok dop & champ newsletter, No. 2, 1976.
     Newsletter for Dadaists: graphics, articles, writing, etc. ‘Letters’ section has a blurb from JMB, speaking in admiration of Gurgle, 1976.



169. Front, Vol. 1, No. 4, 1976.
     ‘Special Catalogue Edition’ of this newspaper, featuring pieces from the International Rubber Stamp Exhibition (April 23 – May 30). JMB is listed as an exhibiting artist, May 1976.

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Folder Number #170-180

170. International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 12th Edition, 1976-77.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB and D.C. Landies’ Lost and Found Times with info for ordering copies or sending submissions, 1976.



171. El Pensamiento Político Latinoamericano, 1976.
     Book conceived as reader for college-level Spanish language studies. Selections deal with revolution and controversial political issues for Latin Americans. Printed by Oxford U. Press with editing and introductions provided by JMB and Pablo Virumbrales. Three copies, 1976.



172. Cornfield Review: An Annual of the Creative Arts, 1976.
     First issue of a magazine based at Ohio State University, containing writing, photography and art. A poem titled “Wind” by JMB is featured along with a short bio that lists JMB as a Ph.D. graduate, his recent publication White Screen, and status as head of Luna Bisonte Prods. Edited by David Citino, 1976.



173. The Fault, #9, & The Face of Guy Lombardo, 1976.
     T.F.o.G.L. is a book of poems by Hugh Fox with photos by John Plimley. Printed by California-based The Fault Press. The Fault is a magazine of fiction, poetry, letters, photography and art with JMB’s poem “Common Signs”, 1976.



174. The Midatlantic Review, Vol. 2, No. 5, 1976.
     New York based magazine of poetry and short fiction includes two poems by JMB: “Death Hammer” and “Time’s Joint”. Summer 1976.



175. Fireweed, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1976.
     Columbus, Ohio poetry journal lists JMB’s Time’s Dipstick in the ‘Books Received’ section, Spring 1976.



176. Laughing Bear, No. 1, 1976.
     Experimental writing magazine with fiction, graphics, reviews, and poetry including one-line poems and concrete poems. Two hand-printed labels by JMB are attached: “Frequency Meters” and “Felt Spur”. In the ‘Publications Received’ section, several LBP items are listed: Driver Training by Nick L. Nips (pseudonym of JMB) and Time’s Dipstick by JMB, which are both also reviewed in the “Reviews” section, 1976.



177. White Arms Magazine, May issue, letter from Rene White, and Drag Means Death, 1976. W.A. Magazine is a large one-page publication of news about the arts. JMB is mentioned in the ‘Party Line’ section. Includes a photo of JMB in his study wearing a woman’s mask on p. [2]. Two copies. D.M.D. (chapbook) is the transcription of a tape of “One Night in the Life of B. Schwartz”. Original holographic letter enclosed, from Rene White, addressed to Mr. Sensitivity, May 1976.



178. Estructuras Antitéticas en “Galope Muerto” de Pablo Neruda, 1976. Offprint of article by JMB expounding on Neruda’s Antithetical Structures in his poem “Galope Muerto”. From Revista Hispánica Moderna, Vol. 38, No. 3, 1974-75. Two copies, 1976.



179. The Daily Blotter, No. 35, 1976.
     Alternative/hippie newspaper from central Pennsylvania. Poetry section has a poem by JMB: “Broken Head”, March 1976.



180. Lifeline, No. 44, 1976.
     Magazine for writers giving tips for preparing a manuscript and reviews of happenings in the literary field. ‘Projects’ section lists Lost and Found Times as “a new art and literary magazine”, 1976.

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Folder Number #181-185

181. Thesavrvs: Boletín del Instituto Caro y Cuervo, 1976.
     Offprint of review by JMB from Columbian journal, Vol. 31, No. 1, 1976. JMB reviews Gustavo Correa’s Poesía Española del siglo veinte, antología. In Spanish, 1976. Folder also contains a letter to Aristóbulo Pardo, from the editor of Thesavrvs, referring to JMB’s review.



182. Margins, Digest of Nos. 28-30, 1976.
     Magazine offering reviews of zines and small press books. Contains references to JMB’s Image Standards, Driver Training, Time’s Dipstick and his work in Peace & Pieces Review, Vol. 2, No. 1. Three copies, 1976.



183. Small Press Review, Vol. 8, No. 1, 1976.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. ‘Books/Mags Received’ section mentions JMB’s Time’s Dipstick and Nick L. Nips’ Driver Training, (also JMB), 1976.



• 183a. Big Moon, Vol. 2, No. 1, Winter 1976.
  A California-based quarterly of poetry, art, and short fiction, edited by Christine Wilkins and Estelle Milligan. A poem titled “Road Birth” by JMB is included.



184. Casa Editorial, Catalog 2, Part 1, 1977.
     Listing of small poetry magazines. JMB and DC Landies’ Lost and Found Times, No. 3, is entry 584, 1977.



185. Lightworks, No. 6, 1977.
     Newspaper journal of ideas through image, literature, science, etc. Page of mail features a graphic and “Spit” stamp by JMB, 1977.

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Folder Number #186-207

186. Small Press Review, Vol. 9, Nos. 1-2, 1977
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. Includes a review of Joseph L. Concha’s Chokeberry Hunters by JMB.



187. Star-Web Paper, No. 6, 1977.
     8½ x 11 magazine with poetry, art, photos, fiction, etc. JMB has 7 pages of poetry and visual poetry/stamps, mostly untitled except for “Shopping Center” and “Secret Rubbers”. Edited by Thomas Michael Fisher, 1977.



188. Bird Effort, Issue 3-4, 1977.
     Magazine featuring art, fiction and poetry. Included is a “Crow Loaf” graphic by JMB as well as “Meat Edge”, “Mr Nips in Mourning”, an untitled poem and a second collage-style graphic, 1977.



189. Bombast, No. 1, 1977.
     California-based magazine of art and poetry. JMB’s contributions are “Headache” and “Meat Plane”, 1977.



190. COSMEP Book Van Catalog, 1977.
     A catalog of small publishers that includes Luna Bisonte Prods, listed as “poetry, art, experimental”, Fall 1977.



191. Scree, No. 8, 1977.
     Magazine devoted to Dada and surrealist aesthetics using collages, poetry, fiction, art, concrete and photos. Issue includes a brief review of JMB’s Meat Watch. The 3 poems by “John Bennett” in this issue are not JMB.



192. Laughing Bear, No. 6, 1977.
     Experimental writing magazine with fiction, graphics, reviews, poetry and visual poetry. List of the Laughing Bear Press catalogue mentions JMB’s Meat Dip, 1977.



193. Aieee, 5/6, 1977.
     Virginia-based magazine of poetry, fiction, comics, and art. JMB’s poem “Nick’s Piece” is included, 1977.



194. Program for “What I’ve Been Doing in Clay Lately”, 1977
     2 separate versions of the program for the performance piece, conceived by JMB, George in Georgia, Steven Durland, S Hitchcock, Baron Von Geraldo and Whitson. One of the programs includes some printed labels, graphics, and a letter, by JMB. Play performed by Steven Durland on Aug 14, 15, in Amherst Massachusetts, 1977.



195. Lost and Found Times, No. 4, 1977.
     Fourth edition of JMB and DC Landies’ magazine L&FT with a special title for this issue of ‘Monkey Suites’. Contains “Nick L. Nips Poems” by JMB with graphics (penmanship by DC Landies). 24 pages with an inserted order form. 5 copies, Feb 1977.



196. Skullpolish, No. 1, 1977.
     Florida-based magazine edited by Francis Poole that publishes writing and graphics. JMB’s poetry contributions are “No Center”, “Mouth and Dollars”, “Phone Going Off”, plus 5 graphic or visual poetry pieces. An advertisement for JMB’s White Screen is also included in the back. Two copies, 1977.



197. ‘What Can Poets and Writers, Inc. Do for You’, 1977.
     Sheet listing the different publications of P&W, Inc. Mission statement and contact information are also included, 1977.



198. Cabaret Voltaire, No. 1, 1977.
     Magazine of Dadaist art and writing, named after a 1916 pamphlet containing the Dadaist manifesto as well as work from Tzara, Picasso, Arp, Kandinsky and others. JMB’s 3 pages each contain a photo and rubberstamp visual poem: “Eat Bones”, “Chop” and “Creep Feed”. 2 copies, 1977.



• 198a. Cabaret Voltaire, No. 2, 1977.
  Magazine of Dadaist art and writing, named after a 1916 pamphlet containing the Dadaist manifesto as well as work from Tzara, Picasso, Arp, Kandinsky and others. This edition focuses on the importance of error and mistake in forming art. Features the rubberstamped poem “Sewer” by JMB, 1977.



• 198b. Or, No. 3, [1977].
  Small Dada-based publication with text, graphics, collage, etc. A graphic with rubberstamp label titled “Control” and a second page of four more rubberstamps by JMB are included.



199. Or, No. 4, 1977.
     Small Dada-based publication with text, graphics, collage, etc. Features a page of rubberstamps by JMB: “Bone Wax”, “Tits”, “Meat & Metal”, “Shit Blood” and “Bang Bang”. One page is devoted to a personal message handwritten by Or-owner Don Milliken, “John – you is definitely a crazy sumbitch!” is handwritten by Don Milliken.



• 199a. Or, No. 8 and PostalOr, 1977.
  Small Dada-based publications with text, graphics, collage, etc. PostalOr features postcards from different artists. No. 8 features “Wads Head: part two”, a poem by JMB, 1977.



200. List of contributors to the International Mail-art Exhibition, June 1977.
     List is garnished by works from the exhibition. JMB is among the contributors. Envelope also includes a non-personal letter (in Spanish) from Atelier Bonanova, Madrid, to all recipients of the list.



201. Gaveta, No. 5, 1977.
     Brazilian magazine of art and poetry. List of correspondents has the name and contact info of JMB, 1977.



• 201A. Gaveta, No. 6, 1977.
  Brazilian magazine of art and poetry. List of correspondents has the name and contact info of JMB, 1977.



202. Words of the Metis Poet, 1977.
     A collection of 10 broadside poems and 1 postcard by Lyle Lee in an envelope, published by Luna Bisonte Prods. Eight copies, 1977.



203. Gaveta, No. 7, 1977
     Brazilian magazine of art and poetry. Features visual poems titled “Spit” and “Rotate Daily” [or “Time and Matter Mandala”] by JMB, 1977.



204. Gaveta, No. 8, 1977
     Brazilian magazine of art and poetry. JMB listed as a correspondent.



205. Gaveta, No. 9, 1977
     Brazilian magazine of art and poetry. JMB listed as a correspondent, 1977.



206. Bookrate Catalogue #1, [Late 1970s].
     Bookstore offering underground/innovative works. JMB’s White Screen is given a full-page ad with the poem “Wind” reprinted as a sample. Two copies, [Late 1970s].



207. Wittenberg Review, Issue 2, Vol. 1, 1977.
     Student-produced magazine from Springfield, Ohio. Consists of poetry, art, fiction, photography, etc. JMB’s contribution is a ritual titled “Dental Piece”, 1977.

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Box 20

Folder Number #208-219

208. The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses, 13th Edition, 1977-78.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB and D.C. Landies’ Lost and Found Times with info for ordering copies or sending submissions. Luna Bisonte Prods also has its own entry, 1977.



209. Small Press Record of Books in Print, 6th Edition, 1977.
     Listing of books, pamphlets, chapbooks, posters, and more that were in print during 1977. JMB’s Do Not Cough, Image Standards, Meat Dip, Parts, Six Portraits, and Time’s Dipstick are listed. Published in Paradise, CA by Dustbooks, 1977.



210. NRG, No. 4, 1977.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry, edited by Dan Raphael. JMB’s White Shirts in Closet, 1” is included. Three copies, 1977.



211. Interstate, No. 9, 1977.
     Professionally bound and printed journal with fiction, poetry, visual poetry, autobiography, letters etc., edited by Loris Essary and Mark Loeffler. A poem by JMB is included: “Time’s T-Bone”, 1977.



212. X, No. 1, 1977.
     A journal of fiction, poetry, photography, art, essays and interviews, edited by George Myers, Jr. “My Kak Art”, a poem by JMB, is included along with accompanying rubberstamps, Summer 1977.



213. Directory of Small Magazine/press Editors and Publishers, 8th Edition, 1977-78.
     Extensive listing includes JMB twice, for Lost and Found Times and also as owner of Luna Bisonte Prods, 1977.



214. Luna Bisonte Prods Postcards, 1977.
     Double-sided sheet of uncut postcards with an array of concrete poetry by JMB (“Crow Dots”, “Dot Box”, and “Crow Loaf”) and the poem “Bitch” which was previously published in Words of the Metis Poet by Lyle Lee.



215. Numbers Two, 1977.
     Packet of seven broadsides, by Richard Kostelanetz, consisting of concrete poetry based on numbers. Published by JMB’s company Luna Bisonte Prods. Included on one envelope is personal note written to JMB from RK. 9 copies, 1977.



216. 491 Magazine, No. 11, 1977.
     Publication with Dada and Surrealist oriented art, text, and collage. Includes holographic poem “Nick L. Nips Dreams” by JMB, July 1977.



217. Meat Watch, 1977.
     24-page book of poetry and concrete poetry by JMB, much of which previously appeared in magazines. Published by Fireweed Press. 3 copies, all signed by JMB in Feb. 1977. Also included is a one-page “Meat Watch / Watch Meat” rubberstamps, a photo, and graphics from 1976.



218. The Independent, Vol. 1, No. 5, 1977.
     Magazine offering interview and reviews of fiction and poetry. JMB’s Meat Watch is reviewed by Billy Collins along with 3 other chapbooks. White Screen is also given a 4-page review by Steven Hitchcock, 1977.



219. Vile, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1977.
     Magazine dedicated to Dada/Absurdist art, photos and writing, containing anything “vile”. Contains “Desperate Moment 2” by JMB, originally from Meat Watch (cf. folder 217). Also contains an ad for the third edition of Lost and Found Times and a photo of JMB on p.34. 2 copies, Summer 1977.

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Box 21

Folder Number #220-241

220. Seventh Assembling, 1977.
     Collection of material assembled by Richard Kostelanetz, Henry Korn and Mike Metz that specializes in “unpublishable” material. Contains work sent by JMB: 3 poems, “Street Jerks”, “Meat Vent”, “Floating Meat”, and 3 untitled, full-page drawings of heads, 1977.



221. Printed Matter, Inc. – Artists Books Catalogue, 1977.
     Catalogue containing many works by JMB: Do Not Cough; Select Labels, Driver Training (Nick L. Nips), Image Standards, Meat Watch, Monkey Suites, Six Portraits, and Time’s Dipstick. Prices of JMB’s work range from $1 to $1.50.



222. GGAGG Newslitter, No. 1, 1977.
     Small photocopy publication edited by Billie Haddock and Rhoda Mappo, which features Dada art/text. Contains unspecified work by JMB, Al Ackerman and others. Also included in the envelope is a full page graphic titled “Love Map” attributed to the Art Vandals. JMB’s pieces are visual/conceptual poems on pages 15 and 17.



223. The Fault, No. 11, 1977.
     The Fault is a magazine of fiction, poetry, letters, photography and art. JMB’s “Time’s Utensils, Waking”, originally from Meat Watch (cf. folder 217), and a collage poem with accompanying graphic from Time’s Dipstick. Edition also includes a copy of The Dam Builder, a separately bound short fiction work by Joseph Nicholson.



224. Transient, No. 6, 1977.
     Mail-art project compiled by Ken Saville, featuring 9 pieces of paper with poetry/text/graphics in an envelope. Two labels (“Shit Blood” and “Hanging Packer”) are attributed to JMB. 4 copies of 200, April 2002.



225. Famous Contents, The Mitchell Page / Iggy Pop / Jeff Miller Memorial Issue, 1977.
     Magazine of poetry, visual poetry and experimental fiction. JMB contributes 4 poems: “Clock Junk”, “Dodo”, “Nick’s Piece”, and “Killer’s Bug Run”.



226. Casa Editorial: Small Press Poetry – Catalog 3, Part 2, [ca. 1977].
     Letter L-Z listing includes Nick L. Nips’ Driver Training written by JMB, ca. 1977.



227. Poema Convidado, No 31, 1977.
     Magazine specializing in articles or poetry in English and Portuguese. An advertisement for JMB’s Crow Dots [a set of postcards] is included, July 1977.



228. My Favorite Sentence Concerning Art, 1977.
     Compilation of sentences sent in by international artists. JMB’s sentence is a “Frequency Meters” rubberstamped phrase. Compiled by Klaus Groh in Edewecht, Germany.



229. Catalog for the Not Clay Invitational International Correspondence Postal Card Mail Art Show, 1977 Show held at the Herter Art Gallery in Massachusetts July–Sept. of 1977. Work from JMB was exhibited in the show as well as a graphic from JMB printed in the catalogue.



230. Centerfold, No. 9-10, 1977.
     Magazine for artists offering news and reviews. Page [3] has a photo of a bookstore window with a copy of Richard Kostelanetz’ Numbers Two, published by JMB.



231. Small Press Review, Vol. 9, No. 6, 1977.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. JMB favorably reviews a poetry book titled Moving by Roger Mitchell, June 1977.



232. Poets in the Gallery: A chapbook of Columbus poems, 1977.
     Book published by The Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts featuring photography, illustrations and poetry. Two poems by JMB are printed: “Art of Poetry” and “Time’s T-Bone”. In addition, the photography section by Edward Lense contains a photograph of JMB (cf. also folder 242).



233. Friends Magazine, No 203, 1977.
     Photocopy publication of arts, correspondence and photography. Included is a photo of JMB titled “Mother Meat” of Bennett in costume, taken by Edward Lense. Probably edited and published by Al Ackerman, based on handwriting and return address on mailing envelope. Envelope has two JMB label poems on it.



234. Laughing Bear Newsletter, No 4, 1977.
     Publication of the LB catalogue, reviews and news. ‘Bookrack’ section features brief reviews of Meat Dip, Meat Watch, and Monkey Suites by JMB.



235. Poema Convidado, No 32, 1977.
     Magazine specializing in articles or poetry in English and Portuguese. A visual poem by JMB titled “Crow Loaf” is featured, July 1977.



236. The Poets & Writers, Inc. 1977 Supplement.
     Update for 1975 edition of A Directory of American Poets and the 1976 edition of A Directory of American Fiction Writers.



237. JMB’s business correspondence with Dustbooks, 1977.
     Verification notice for JMB’s inclusions in the Sixth edition of Small Press Record of Books in Print. Listings are Do Not Cough + Select Labels, Time’s Dipstick, Six Portraits, Image Standards, Parts, and Driver Training.



238. Small Press Review, Vol. 9, Nos. 7-8, 1977.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. ‘Books/Mags Received’ section lists JMB’s Meat Watch. Two copies, July-Aug. 1977.



239. The Booklist, Vol. 74, No. 3, 1977.
     Extensive listing of fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, film, alternative press, and more. Luna Bisonte Prods is listed as an “alternative press scene” publisher, Oct. 1977.



240. San Francisco Review of Books’ Selection of Books as Holiday Gifts Catalogue, 1977.
     Listing of books provided by corporate and underground publishers. Luna Bisonte Prods lists JMB’s White Screen and Richard Kostelanetz’s Numbers Two available for sale.



241. B.I.P.C.M.A.E. Exhibition Catalogue, 1977.
     Mail-art show in Wisconsin, consisting of 150 artists from 24 different countries. JMB is listed as a contributor, 1977.

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Folder Number #242-259

242. Poster for poetry concert and chapbook release, 1977.
     Columbus, Ohio poetry presentation by four women on Feb. 6, 1977. Poster features a photo of JMB taken by Edward Lense (cf. also folder 232).



243. Concrete Poetry Exhibition Catalogue, 1977.
     Exhibition at the Church Fine Arts Gallery (in Nevada?) from Apr. 13-27. JMB’s featured pieces were offset broadsides and offset labels.



244. Lightworks, No.7, 1977.
     Loose-leaf magazine in clear envelope compiling graphic art forms (paper and fabric), edited by Charleton Burch. JMB’s “Rueda Del Tiempo” is included.



245. “Control”, 1977.
     Visual poetry by JMB featuring red paper printed with a brick design and a ‘Control’ label centrally placed. Printed by Gorilla Publications: fourteen copies, 1977.



246. Franklin Furnace Archive Artists Book Bibliography, Vol. 1, 1977.
     4 x 6 index publication of the artist’s titles complete with the author’s own comments. JMB’s listings consist of Image Standards, Six Portraits, and Time’s Dipstick.



247. Lifeline, Issue 58, 1977.
     Magazine for writers giving tips for preparing a manuscript and reviews of happenings in the literary field. Projects section lists Lost and Found Times with request for submissions.



248. Fireweed, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1977.
     Columbus, Ohio poetry journal with a poem by JMB, titled “Time Ending”. Issue also includes a poem by the other John Bennett. Three copies, Winter 1977.



249. Fireweed, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1977.
     Columbus, Ohio poetry journal with two works by JMB: “Seamless Fall” from Meat Watch (cf. folder 217), and “I Saw Motels”. Contains note that Fireweed will be suspended following this issue. Two copies, Summer 1977.



250. Multipostais, No. 1, 1977
     Brazilian mail-art and visual poetry project consisting of 18 postcards/pictures. JMB’s contribution is a graphic postcard titled “Intestinos Fuera”. A card giving a description of the project, an additional visual poem, an ad for Classified Magazine, and a blank sheet of 60 lines titled “Poem Limited to Sixty Lines” are also included.



251. A Gaveta, No. 3, [1977].
     Brazilian poetry magazine from Olinda. No. 3 includes a visual poem by JMB, “Turn Your Hand Into a Vacuum”. Folder also contains No. 4, 1977, and two unnumbered issues, with mailing envelopes and a note to JMB.



252. Blank Tape, No. 1, 1977.
     New York–based magazine of fiction, poetry, visual poetry and graphics. JMB’s poetry pieces are “Flushed Faces”, “Dog Chewing Rubber Skull”, “Mirror Hand” and an untitled rubberstamp label visual poem. A short bio is also given on JMB.



253. Notes, 1977.
     JMB’s 46-piece collection of torn and crumpled paper scraps (mostly notepad pages) with one or two-word phrases handwritten in marker on each. Several also feature rubberstamps or are blank pages torn from publications. These were probably made to show JMB’s son William, then 1 year old, what writing was.



254. Material associated with the Art Publishers’ Convention, Book Fair and Exhibition, 1977.
     Event from Oct. 8 – Nov. 4 at the San Jose State Univ. in California. Includes a letter addressed to the participants. JMB may have had materials in the exhibition.



255. Soft Art Press, No. 11, 1977.
     Japanese issue of Swiss art, photography, and text magazine. ‘Received List’ includes reception of 18 papers and 8 postcards from Luna Bisonte Prods.



256. Antivalues, No. 1, 1977.
     Large collage-style work, which lists JMB as a participant for the “In the Circle ‘77” project, organized by Pawel Petasz. Also includes a flyer from Commonpress publications.



• 256A. Antivalues, No. 2, 1977.
  Large collage style work, which lists JMB as a participant in an ad for the “UniArt Xmas Show”, organized by Pawel Petasz.



257. Bombast, No. 2, 1977.
     California-based magazine of art and poetry. Contains two pages of rubberstamp label poems by JMB: “Meat Loops”, “Box Meat”, “Nail Trick”, “Bone Wax”, “Blades Inside” and “Meat Vent”. Two copies: one signed by Bennett in March of 1978.



258. Hora de Poesia, No. 23-24, 1978
     Poetry journal from Barcelona, edited by Javier Lentini. Lost and Found Times is listed in the Revistas section.



259. Time Release, 1978.
     Book of poetry and graphics by JMB and published through LBP. Described on a laid-in flyer as “a static narrative”, each of the ten pages contains one line. Nine copies signed by JMB in March 1978.

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Folder Number #260-269

260. The Small Press Review, Vol. 10, No. 9, 1978.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. Includes a review of the other John Bennett’s Vagabond Anthology, in which JMB had some work.



261. Poems and Translations, Vol. 7, 1977-81.
     Large pc volume of work written or translated by JMB, containing pages 437-867. Contains many poems by Pablo Virumbrales, with translations by JMB. Virumbrales previously wrote an introduction for El Pensamiento Politico Latinoamericano along with JMB. (cf. folder 171).



262. International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 1978.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods and Lost and Found Times with a note that D. C. Landies, co-founder of L&FT passed away in Jan. 1978.



263. Assembling Assembling, 1978.
     Notes on the creation of the Assembling publication edited and with an introduction by Richard Kostelanetz. A small blurb about Assembling from a Spanish magazine is translated by JMB as well as two visual poems that had been published in earlier editions.



264. Blank Tape Two: A Serial Anthology of Unconventional Literature, No. 9,1978.
     Magazine of poetry, visual poetry, graphics, reviews, etc. Included is a piece by Dan Raphael on JMB, two labels and three poems, “Wads in Hall”, “Wads Wheel” and “Wads Fork” by JMB. A note is also included to JMB from the editor and publisher, Keith Rahmmings.



265. Difficult Decisions/ Ethical Dilemmas, 1978.
     Exhibit of decision-making processes at the University of Minnesota. JMB is listed as a participant. Packet contains many papers pertaining to the event such as letters to the exhibiting artists, etc., May 1978.



266. Bikini Girl, June 1978.
     Magazine of photography, art, fiction and poetry. Includes JMB’s poems “Dog Cake Hat”, “Swarming Blades”, “White University” and an interview of JMB by Deena Schwartzbaum, with photos. Also included is a personal letter from Lisa Baumgardner, head of B.G.



267. Contexto: Suplemento Especial de “A Republica”, 1978.
     Poetry and visual poetry supplement to a São Paulo, Brazil newspaper. Includes “Spit”, a visual poem by JMB.



268. Laughing Bear Newsletter, No. 15, 1978.
     Issue includes reviews and news. ‘Bookrack’ section lists Meat Dip, Meat Watch, and Monkey Suites [L&FT, 4] by JMB.



269. Lost and Found Times, No. 5, 1978.
     JMB’s magazine, no longer co-produced by D. C. Landies owing to his death in Jan. 1978. Contains five poems by JMB: “Dog Cake Hat”, “Sensitive’s Last Cake”, “Sensitive Thinks”, “Sensitive’s Box”, and “Nips Book”. The character, Mr. Sensitive, is a pseudonym and representation of D. C. Landies, whose work fills the remainder of the edition. Three copies, Aug 1978.

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Box 24

Folder Number #270-284

270. International Postal Art Posters, 1978.
     Exhibit held in Ontario, Canada during Nov. 17-27, 1977. Show contained over 200 mail-art objects from around the world. JMB is included in the list of participants.



271. Contents, 1978.
     Chapbook by JMB and published through LBP. Described in a laid-in flyer as a “word narrative”, it contains one word on each page, so that a poem is formed by the table of contents, which is repeated at the end. It also contains one label. 14 pages. Eight copies, six signed by JMB in April 1978.



272. NRG, No. 9, 1978.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry. Contains two labels, and two poems by JMB: “Wads of Nails” and “Wads Tape”.



273. Network: Quodlibeta, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1978.
     Political activist magazine along with book recommendations on political issues. Correspondence list mentions JMB, May 1978.



• 273a. Network: Quodlibeta, Vol. 2, No. 3, 1978.
  Political activist magazine along with book recommendations on political issues. An advertisement for JMB’s Image Standards is included. Also, the correspondence list mentions JMB, June 1978.



274. Beyond Baroque 782, Vol. 9, No. 2, 1978.
     A continuation of a prior Beyond Baroque publication, New Magazine: Arts and Letters. A magazine collection of poetry, photography, fiction, and letters (cf. folders 151, 167). JMB contributes three poems: “Nips in Day”, “Nips Meat”, “Bar Grill Man” as well as a short statement on “Meat, Time, and Poetry”. Three copies: July 1978.



275. Network: Quodlibeta, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1978.
     Political activist magazine along with book recommendations on political issues. Correspondence list mentions JMB, Aug. 1978.



276. Network: Quodlibeta, Vol. 2, No. 5, 1978.
     Political activist magazine along with book recommendations on political issues. Correspondence list mentions JMB, Oct. 1978.



277. Popular Illusion, No. 4, 1978.
     Canadian magazine covering a broad selection of the arts such as poetry, sculpture, photography, fiction, non-fiction, etc. The book is compiled of small pullout sections devoted to each artist. JMB’s section features actual labels “Stiff Rabbits On The Cliff” and “Maggots” as well as collage art. 2 copies.



278. Multipostais, No. 2, 1978.
     Brazilian mail-art project consisting of 43 postcards/pictures in a printed envelope. JMB’s piece is a rubberstamp one-word poem, “Slitter”. Also included are ads for Commonpress and the International Exhibition of Dreams featuring JMB. Organized by Paulo Bruscky and Daniel Santiago. Also includes a postcard with a photo of Davi Det Hompson.



279. Newsart, Vol. 2, No. 5, 1978.
     Newspaper from New York City, featuring articles, reviews as well as publishing poetry. Includes a review of JMB’s White Screen by Dick Higgins (pg. 5).



280. America En La Mira, 1978.
     Catalog of an international exhibition of graphic art held in Mexico, 1978. Includes JMB’s “Time and Matter Mandala”.



281. Nemo Propheta In Patria, 1978.
     Mail art devoted to Guglielmo Achille Cavellini, and published by him in Brescia, Italy. Includes JMB’s and Cavellini’s collaborative visual poem, “Bone Wax”. Two copies.



282. Dreams, 1978.
     A small poetry chapbook by JMB, published by Don Milliken’s ORWORKS. The poems all begin with the words “saw a”, a device JMB used in his mail art of this period. 14 pages, 9 copies.



283. Documents from Expoetica 77, 1978.
     Documentation and other material from an exhibition of experimental poetry held in Natal, Brazil in Dec. 1977. JMB is listed as a participant.



284. Hobsons, No. 1, 1978.
     Magazine specializing in visual, concrete, and experimental poetry. Contains a copy of a reduced-in-size edition of JMB’s Time Release and a laid-in pc letter from JMB with the poem “Sensitive Thinks”.

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Folder Number #285-301

285. Catalogue from the “Black on White” Show, 1978
     Mail-art exhibition from Oct. – Nov. in Segovia, Spain. Catalogue contains a visual poem by JMB, titled “Fork”.



286. Network: Quodlibeta, Vol. 2, No. 6, 1978.
     Political activist magazine along with book recommendations on political issues. Correspondence list mentions JMB, Dec. 1978.



287. Skullpolish, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1978.
     California-based magazine of arts, poetry and reviews, edited by Francis Poole and Joann Balangit. JMB contributes both poetry, “Nips Date”, “Voice in Tub”, “Four Eats”, and two pages of rubberstamp label poems and a visual poem. Reviews of Meat Watch, Time Release, and Contents are included.



288. The Vagabond Anthology, 1978.
     Hardcover collection of works from Vagabond magazine, the publication of the Washington State-based John Bennett. Anthology contains three ritual poems from JMB: “Door in Pieces”, “Try Suicide”, and “Administration Piece”. A personal note from JB to JMB is inside the book.



289. Skull Ink Collection, 1978.
     Mail-art project hosted by JMB consisting of index cards rubberstamped with “Skull Ink” and a bubble for the recipient to fill in before returning. Approximately 40 pieces are included; many are lavishly decorated and include notes to JMB. Among the artists are S. Hitchcock, Rod Summers, Robin Crozier, Tom Winter, Geoffrey Cook, Francis Poole, Steve Durland, Ray Johnson, Catherine Mehrl, Ulises Carrion, Leonard Frank Duch, Pauline Smith, Haddock, Pat Larter, G.A. Cavellini, and others.



290. E Z Sleep, 1978.
     Art and poetry chapbook by JMB, published by Art’s Elbow in California. Contains ten pages, mostly consisting of one line of words each. This text was the “script” for a film of the same title made by JMB and John McClintock.



291. Catalogue from the “First International Exhibition of Mail Art”, 1978.
     Exhibition from Sep. 27-30, 1978, in João Pessoa, Brazil. JMB is included in the list of participants. The exhibition was organized by Unhandeijara Lisboa.



292. Printed Matter, Inc. Artists’ Books Catalogues, 1978.
     Company catering to small press books, records, tapes, etc. One of the catalogues lists two of JMB’s works: Contents and Time Release. 5 copies of one type and 2 copies of the second.



293. The Independent, Vol. 0, No. 2, 1978.
     Monthly magazine offering interview and reviews of fiction and poetry. ‘Books Received’ section contains JMB’s Meat Watch and Time Release, while the ‘Magazines Received’ mentions the 5th edition of Lost and Found Times.



294. Materials relating to the Mohammed Mail-art project, 1978.
     Mail-art game between a group of participants based on a hierarchy of first-degree senders and second-degree senders. Materials include a statement of the rules, JMB’s poem as a second-degree sender to be sent out, and a letter selecting JMB is a first sender. Includes a list of names for JMB’s first-sender piece.



295. Lightworks, No. 10, and Catalog from the Lightworks Envelope Show, [ca.1978-79]. No. 10 is a newspaper journal focusing on ideas through image, literature, science, etc. JMB is listed as a participant in the Lightworks Envelope Show, from July of 1978 and a reinstallation in May of 1979, in Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan, respectively. Catalogue shows an envelope by JMB with handwritten poetry, “Dreams” rubberstamp, a pasted photo, etc.



296. Recent Findings, No. 1, 1978.
     Pc magazine from California containing photography, art and experimental poetry. JMB contributes a rubberstamp and short piece of untitled poetry.



297. Blades, No. 3, 1978.
     An assortment of mail-art pieces including defaced/edited photos, two personal notes to JMB from editors Francis Poole and Joann Balangit, cutouts from erotica magazines, and a copy of Blades, No. 3, which is a small experimental poetry magazine from California. Blades includes a rubberstamp phrase by JMB, “Nasal Retention”. Postmarked July 1978.



298. (Ti)me Re(le)ase, 1978.
     A copy of JMB’s Time Release drastically altered by Ken Saville and returned under the title me Re ase. The line of Bennett’s poetry on each page has been interpreted and illustrated by K.S. to form absurd sexual scenes. Signed by JMB in March, and K.S. in April 1978. Also included is a personal note to JMB commenting on the alteration.



299. Writer’s Newsletter, Special Issue: Audiences for the Poet, 1978.
     Bi-monthly publication for writers, including listings of presses, lectures, periodicals, and reviews. The section focusing on ‘Presses’ lists LBP, referring to it as Luna Bisonte Productions and mentioning Numbers 2, White Screen, Words of the Metis Poet, and Do Not Cough, May/June 1978.



300. The Columbus Dispatch, Section D-7, Dec. 17, 1978. Newspaper from JMB’s hometown reviews his work in an article titled “Poet uses Varied, Off-Beat Writing” by Ellen Carter. Several examples are printed from Do Not Cough, L&FT 5, and Meat Watch: “Art of Poetry”, “Knifeedged Disk” and “Sensitive Thinks”. Two copies.



301. La Post – Avanguardia catalog and accompanying poster, 1978. Exhibition of mail art and other art held in Benevento, Italy, 1978. JMB listed as a participant. Organizer was Antonio Ferró.

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Folder Number #302-320

302. Cabaret Voltaire, No. 3, 1978.
     Magazine of Dadaist art and writing, named after a 1916 pamphlet containing the Dadaist manifesto as well as work from Tzara, Picasso, Arp, Kandinsky and others. C.V. is edited by Steven Hitchcock. No. 3 is based on a concept of “The Drawing-Completion Test” in which each contributor completes a blank grid. JMB’ piece is a derivation from his work “Crow Dots” concept, Spring 1978. Also includes a letter documenting the imprisonment of two artists in Uruguay written by Geoffrey Cook and forwarded by Steve Hitchcock.



303. 73 Ohio Poets: Cornfield Review Special Edition, 1978.
     A collection of 82 poems published via the Ohio State University. JMB’s poem “Wads Fork” is featured as well as a short bio.



304. Soft Art Press, No. 12, 1978.
     Swiss magazine of art, photography, and text. Contains a collage of rubberstamps by JMB as part of an ad for Luna Bisonte Prods.



305. A View Out of My Window, 1978.
     An international anthology of Dada/experimental art compiled by Klaus Groh. Two pages are devoted to JMB; one is freehand art and the other is “Stiff Rabbits on the Cliff” rubberstamp label. Also notable is the contribution of French Surrealist Rene Magritte.



306. Soft Art Press, No. 15, 1978.
     Swiss magazine of art, photography, and text. No apparent reference to JMB.



307. Popular Illusion, No. 3, 1978.
     Canadian magazine covering a broad selection of the arts such as poetry, sculpture, photography, fiction, non-fiction, etc. This issue features a photograph taken from JMB’s Time’s Dipstick. Also includes an ad for P.I. #4, which is to contain labels by JMB, and a photo o