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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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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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 of JMB’s “Control” label on someone’s buttocks, Jan. 1978.



308. Catalogue for “First Intl. Mail Art Show” 1978.
     Exhibition at in Staten Island, New York, from Oct 14 – Nov 4, based loosely on Dada and Fluxus groups. JMB is listed as an Ohio contributor.



309. Twelfth Key: wRITES, Issue 1, 1978.
     Canadian magazine focusing on mostly traditional poetry. A poem by JMB is included titled “Nips Death”, as well as a handwritten note to JMB from T.K. editor Penny Kemp.



310. Newsletters from the International Council of Mid-Ohio, 1978.
     JMB was a Latin Americanist and Spanish language resource contact for this group.



311. Cabaret Voltaire, No. 4, 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. Issue features “Dreams” stamp by JMB and an accompanying poem. Other contributors include Filliou, Robin Crozier, Pawel Petasz, Scott Helmes, Pauline Smith, Genesis P. Orridge (coum), and many others.



312. Contexto: Suplemento de A Republica, Oct. 29, 1978, and “First International Exhibition of Mail Art” flyer, 1978.
     Contexto is a supplement to A Republica, focusing on the arts. “F.I.E.o.M.A.” from Sep. 27-30, in ????. List of contributors includes JMB. Both were sent to JMB by J. Medeiros, from Natal.



313. Columbus Free Press, Vol. 8, No. 9, 1978.
     Ohio tabloid based on political activist concerns. An article titled “Poets transform Columbus skyline” deals with the Yellow Pages Poets, a group that displays their work on billboards. JMB is mentioned as one of the members of YPP.



314. Laughing Bear Newsletter, No. 2, 1978.
     News from the Laughing Bear Press, as a supplement to Laughing Bear Magazine. The Laughing Bear Bookrack includes JMB’s Meat Watch.



315. Laughing Bear Newsletter, No. 12, 1978.
     News from the Laughing Bear Press, as a supplement to Laughing Bear Magazine. Subject matter is the imprisonment of two artists from Uruguay: Jorge Caraballo and Clemente Padin.



316. Centerfold, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1978.
     A magazine for artists covering music, art, film, and written word, published in Vancouver, BC. Listing of magazines features Modern Romances, No. 3, with cover-art done by JMB. Issue includes texts by Dick Higgins, Robert Filliou, and others.



317. Small Press Review, Vol. 10, No. 1, 1978.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. Issue features an ad for X, A Journal of the Arts, with work by JMB and others, Jan. 1978.



318. Cabaret Voltaire, No. 5, 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. JMB’s poem “Deck A Dents” is included and an altered letter. Also includes work by various Brazilian mail artists, and Angelika Schmidt, Steve Durland, Scott Helmes, Ko de Jonge, Pauline Smith, Guillermo Deisler, Richard Kostelanetz, and many others.



319. NRG, No. 7, 1978.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry. Section of recommendations lists JMB’s Meat Watch from Fireweed Press.



320. Dispatch: Poets and Writers Bulletin, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1978.
     Bulletin of needs, news, advertisements and job listings from writers listed with Poets and Writers. JMB’s post states willingness to hold workshops, meet with students, and perform poetry readings or slide presentations.

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Folder Number #321-337

321. River City Writers, Vol. 1-2, 1978.
     Newsletter from Cincinnati, Ohio, offering reviews of publications and happenings in the poetry community. JMB’s Contents and Time Release are both listed as ‘New Works by Local Authors’.



322. So & So, Fall edition, 1978.
     Magazine from California publishing poetry, art, visual poetry, letters, etc. Three pages of rubberstamp labels by JMB are included. Contributions include Allen Ginsburg, Dan Raphael, Jerome Rothenberg, P. Inman, Nanos Valaoritis, Richard Kostelanetz, and others. 2 copies.



323. California Drought Catalog (A Dada Digest), 1978.
     Catalog from the California Drought Mail Art Exhibition from Oct 8-9, 1977. JMB is listed as a participant in the show. Organized by R. Mutt.



324. Laughing Bear Newsletter, No. 16, 1978.
     News from the Laughing Bear Press, as a supplement to Laughing Bear Magazine. A paragraph about LBM, No. 7, lists JMB as one of the featured artists. Bookrack section also features JMB’s Meat Watch.



325. Kaldron, No. 6, 1978.
     Tabloid-style magazine featuring poetry, visual poetry, art, reviews, etc., edited by Karl Kempton. Listing of recommended books and magazines features Luna Bisonte Prods. Among the contributors are Scott Helmes, Karl Kempton, Dick Higgins, and others: summer 1978.



326. NRG, No. 9, 1978.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry, edited by Dan Raphael. Two poems, “Wads of Nails” and “Wads Tape” are included along with two labels by JMB. Among the contributors are Loris Essary, Peter Ganick, Karl Kempton, Dan Raphael, Tom Whalen, and others.



327. Small Press Review, Vol. 10, No. 2, 1978.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. A review of Star-Web Paper, No. 6, mentions “some very interesting stuff by Experimentalist John M. Bennett”, Feb. 1978.



328. Eighth Assembling, 1978. Assembling anthology, issued in two parts, coordinated by Richard Kostelanetz, Henry Korn and Mike Metz that specializes in “unpublishable” material. Two pages are submitted by JMB, each featuring a line of poetry with the letters reversed left to right. Contributors include Peter Below, Betty Bressi, Charlton Burch, Peter Frank, Jesse Glass, Jr., Davi Det Hompson, Richard Kostelanetz, George Myers, Jr., Valery Oisteanu, Bern Porter, Marilyn Rosenberg, Pauline Smith, and others.



329. Catalog for “An International Exhibition in Homage to Marcel Duchamp”, 1978.
     An exhibition from Oct. 2-28, in Newcastle, England. JMB is listed as a participant in the show. The catalog is a collection of small pieces of paper in an envelope, each less than an inch in size but containing an image. Artists’ names are not marked on the “stamps”. JMB’s stamp has an image of “Dog Cake Hat” poem.



330. Small Press Review, Vol. 10, No. 4, 1978.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. List of books received mentions Sensitive Spots, Nine Drawings, by Douglas C. Landies, friend of JMB and co-creator of L&FT.



331. Centerfold, Vol. 2, No. 5, 1978.
     A magazine for artists covering music, art, film, and written word. The books section lists Sensitive Spots, Nine Drawings, by Douglas C. Landies and published by JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods, June 1978.



332. Cheap Trash, No. 1, 1978.
     Michigan-based magazine of Dadaist art, writing, photography, collage, etc., edited by Tom Dorrien. Two and a half pages of art/labels by JMB are included as well as a handwritten note to JMB from editor Tom Dorrien, Spring 1978. Contributors include S. Hitchcock, Opal L. Nations, Al Ackerman, Haddock, Charlton Burch, G. A. Cavellini, and others.



333. Bile, 1978.
     Magazine of Surrealist/Dada art, collage, etc., published (and signed) by Bradley Lastname. The phrase “Paper is Death” may be by JMB.



334. “Artwords and Bookworks” material, 1978.
     Catalog of participants from the “A&B” international exhibition of artist’s books and ephemera. Exhibition took place in Los Angeles, CA, from Feb. 28 – Mar. 30, 1978 as well as additional showings in Indiana, New York, and Louisiana. JMB’s featured works were Do Not Cough, Meat Watch, Six Portraits and Time’s Dipstick.



335. Small Press Review, Vol. 10, No. 5, 1978.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. List of books received mentions JMB’s Contents.



336. Sensitive Spots, Nine Drawings, 1978.
     Work by JMB’s friend, Douglas C. Landies, with single-sheet drawings presented in an envelope. Drawings are B&W and mostly silhouette-oriented. Published by Luna Bisonte Prods, 4 copies.



337. Views, No. N/A, 1978.
     Ongoing project compiled and edited by Robin Crozier, which contains works sent by the artists. JMB’s submissions are two rubberstamp labels presented as “views”. Contributors include Geoffrey Young, S. Hitchcock, Steven Durland, G.A. Cavellini, Cees Franke, Pauline Smith, Ben Vautier, Klaus Groh, Ko de Jonge, Leonhard Frank Duch, Haddock, Peter Below, Horacio Zabala, Geoffrey Cook, Paulo Bruscky, Julien Blaine, Buster Cleveland, and others.

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Folder Number #338-357

338. Catalog from “Poéticas Visuais”, 1978.
     Large international exhibition of art, visual poetry, and photography, displayed in São Paulo from Sept. 29 - Oct 30, 1977. The catalog shows two pieces from JMB: “Meat Receiving” and “Crow Dots”. Curated by Walter Zanini.



339. Materials from the “Art Publishers" Convention, Book Fair, and Exhibition, [1978].
     International event held at the San Jose State University in California, from Oct. 8 – Nov. 4, 1977. The list of art periodicals includes Issue 4 of L&FT: Monkey Suites (cf. folder 195), listing D. Landies and JMB as editors.



340. Works in Offset, 1978.
     A project compiled by Alternate Art Columbus, a collection of unbound sheets submitted by mostly Ohio artists. JMB’s contribution is titled “Eggs of Ka”, a visual poem combined with graphics.



• 340a.“Miscellaneous JMB-related material”, 1974 –1983.
  Folder described in JMB’s hand as “misc JMB-related material”, containing mail art show announcements and documentation, newsletters, announcements, reviews, correspondence received, and other material. Folder contains approximately ninety-three pieces from 1974-1983.



341. “Heart of Dixie” catalog of artists, 1978.
     A Valentine mail art exhibition from Feb. 14-24, in Athens, Georgia. The list of artists includes JMB as a participant.



342. Advertisement booklets for the “Dada and Surrealist” poetry readings, 1979.
     Listing of events in October for the Mather Gallery in Cleveland, OH. Oct. 12 lists a reading/performance by JMB assisted by C. Mehrl with short list of his achievements and publications. 3 copies.



• 342 A. Material collected by George Hart, Latin American Bibliographer at OSU Library ca. 1979. Includes materials from a writing group (including JMB) attended by Hart. Also two original drawings by JMB, 1979.



343. Cornfield Review, No. 4, 1979.
     Magazine based at Ohio State University, edited by David Citino, containing writing, photography and art. Contains a poem by JMB titled “Dream Lot for Eva”. Two copies.



344. Advertisement for Clear VEC audio exchange, 1979.
     Listing of all cassette products for sale by VEC, JMB is featured on Programme 1,2,3, as well as a JMB Readings cassette audio book. VEC was run by Rod Summers.



345. Material from Mohammed project, 1979.
     A poem by JMB sent out to the members of Mohammed’s “Convocazione” project. C. Mehrl is also part of the participating group.



346. Advertisements for JMB Readings and a Rod Summers tape, 1979.
     Flyers advertising the sale of Stereo-dolbied copies of these audio books, produced by Rod Summers’ VEC. The ads also include the play-list for each work. 5 JMB ads and 2 RS ads.



347. Material from Mohammed project with a letter from Feb.1979.
     A one-page poem by JMB sent out to the members of the project along with a letter from representative Plinio Mesciulam (“Mohammed”) to JMB from Feb. 27.



348. The Ohio State Lantern, June 26, 1979.
     Campus newspaper that includes an article titled “Local art exhibited”. The article talks of an exhibit at Ohio State at which JMB did a poetry reading on June 24.



349. Blades, No. 6, 1979.
     Small magazine of poetry and graphics features “Nips in Love” by JMB. Letter dated March 19, 1979, is from the editors Francis Poole and Joann Balangit, thanking Bennett for the use of his poem.



350. Writer’s Newsletter, Jan.-Feb. edition, 1979.
     Bi-monthly publication for writers, including listings of presses, lectures, periodicals, and reviews. The list of books received includes JMB’s Time Release.



351. “Libros y No Libros de Allá – experimentales y marginados”, 1979.
     Catalog of an exhibition of international small presses and artists’ books held in Madrid from Dec. 1979 – Jan. 1980. JMB’s Contents and Time Release are listed. Curated by Mata.



352. The Artpool Pool Window booklet, 1979.
     Newsletter from the Hungarian art archive with letters, future exhibitions, etc. The archives contain work by JMB and hundreds of other international artists. Artpool was run by György Galántai.



353. The Communicator Magazine, Vol. 8, No. 6, 1979.
     Legal-size publication of fiction, poetry, political debates, art, etc. Included are three poems by Lyle Lee previously published through Luna Bisonte Prods: “To Kill the Metis Poet”, “Parents”, and “We Have Gone So Far Back”.



354. Format: art and the world, Vol. 1, No. 9, 1979. Magazine of poetry, visual poetry, fiction and interviews. Two pages are devoted to the work of JMB and Bruce Andrews who collaborate on Joint Words, a series of six rubberstamp cards. The complete Joint Words was published as a set of 14 cards in an envelope, 1979. Three copies.



355. Bookspace catalog, 1979.
     Chicago-based company that deals with small press books including two works by JMB: Do Not Cough; Select Labels, and Time Release.



356. Testube, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1979.
     Magazine focused on “new wave art and technology” based out of Columbus, Ohio. JMB is the feature artist of the issue; included are two poems “Motel Moods” and “Lip”. Two copies, Nov. 1979.



357. Joint Words, 1979.
     A collaborative effort by Bruce Andrews and JMB, published by Luna Bisonte Prods. Fourteen wordcards make up the collection with two words on each card. 4 copies.

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Folder Number #358-375

358. Commonpress, No. 14, 1979.
     A small magazine of art with international contributors, edited by Charleton Burch and coordinated by Pawel Petasz. In accordance with the issue’s theme of shoes, JMB’s page has three rubberstamp labels: “Foot Meat”, “Foot Clips” and “Eating Toejam”. Contributors include Tom Ahern, Anna Banana, Paulo Bruscky, Robin Crozier, Steve Durland, Klaus Groh, Ray Johnson, Ko de Jonge, Opal Nations, Pawel Petasz, G.E. Marx Vigo, and others.



• 358A. Commonpress, No. 22, 1979.
  A small magazine of art with international contributors, edited by Steven Durland (cf. folder 194), and coordinated by Pawel Petasz. Contains an untitled poem by JMB and another untitled piece by JMB and C. Mehrl, Oct. 1979. Contributors include Vittore Baroni, Paulo Bruscky, Charleton Burch, Geoffrey Cook, D.B. Greenberger, Klaus Groh, S. Hitchcock, Opal Nations, Clemente Padin, Pawel Petasz, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, and others.



359. Article from Serials Review, Vol. 5, No. 2, 1979.
     Article “Ohio Little Magazines” devotes a section to Lost and Found Times, described as “the most unusual Ohio little magazine”. The review gives attention to JMB and the late D. C. Landies, as editors and authors for the majority of the content, April/June 1979.



360. Relinguagem, No. 2, 1979.
     Loose-leaf assemblage publication from Porto Alegre, Brazil. JMB’s contribution appears to be a pc of the outside of his mailing envelope against a Spanish-language diagram about artistic production. Contributions include G.E. Marx Vigo, Leonhard Frank Duch, Paulo Bruscky, Robin Crozier, Pawel Petasz, and others.



361. Classified Magazine, 1979.
     A Brazilian Magazine of classified ad spoofs/reinterpretations, edited by Paulo Bruscky. The second edition of Lost and Found Times is included in the publication. Contributors include Ko de Jonge, Pauline Smith, Leonhard Frank Duch, Robin Crozier, and others.



362. Buracoarte, 1979.
     Documentation of a mail art project by Leonhard Frank Duch. JMB’s contribution is a “Dreams” postcard. Contributors include Peter Below, Klaus Groh, Robert and Ruth Rehfeldt, G. E. Marx Vigo, Paulo Bruscky, Guillermo Deisler, Guy Schraenen, Ken Saville, S. Hitchcock, Geoffrey Cook, Judith Hoffberg, C. Mehrl, Anna Banana, Steve Durland, Julien Blaine, Ulises Carrion, Rod Summers, Pauline Smith, Robin Crozier, Genesis P. Orridge (coum), Horacio Zabala, Mohammed, Pawel Petasz. Damaso Ogaz, and others.



363. Columbus Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, 1979.
     Magazine covering social/professional issues, entertainment, etc. in Columbus. An article titled “The Poetry Explosion” by James Zimmerman deals with the Yellow Pages Poets, a group that JMB is involved in. JMB is mentioned as a member of YPP. Two Copies, April 1979.



364. “Poste Restante” / Postcards by JMB and attached documents, 1979.
     One mail-art postcard by JMB and Tom Dorrien along with material from Poste Restante, an exhibit of mail-art through the Liverpool Academy of Arts from June 10 – July 1. Several listings of the participants are included, in which JMB is included. A copy of a newsletter called Hobsons, and a postcard from C. Mehrl addressed to JMB c/o Poste Restante, Liverpool, is included.



365. WhiteWalls: A Magazine of Writings by Artists, No. 2, 1979.
     Publication of prose, photography, poetry and visual poetry. Includes a graphic/label by JMB titled “Flies”. Contributions include John Giorno and others. Two copies.



366. Modern Correspondence Exhibition Catalog, 1979.
     A mail art exhibition in Santa Rosa, CA, from Jan. 9 - 27. Catalog contains a pc, handwritten poem by JMB titled “Nips Splits”. Contains works or parts of works by numerous well-known mail artists.



367. Catalog for Uniart Transparent Art Show, [1979].
     A 1978 show in Poland. List of participants lists JMB. Also includes an ad for a mail art project titled “8 slides” and a handwritten note to JMB from the show’s organizer, Pawel Petasz, written in 1979.



368. Network: Quodlibeta, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1979.
     Political activist magazine along with book recommendations on political issues. JMB is listed among the N:Q participants, Feb. 1979.



• 368A. Network: Quodlibeta, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1979.
  Political activist magazine along with book recommendations on political issues. JMB is listed among the N:Q participants, May 1979.



369. Visual Literature Criticism, two versions, 1979.
     Both a hardcover and paperback edition of this collection of works, edited by Richard Kostelanetz. Paperback is subtitled Precisely: 345 / West Coast Poetry Review: 19. Books contain a short criticism by JMB titled “Visual Poetry Reflected”. Contributions include Geoffrey Cook, Charles Doria, Loris Essary, Raymond Federman, Eugen Gomringer, Dick Higgins, Clive Phillpot, Bern Porter, Karl Young, Paul Zelevansky, Richard Kostelanetz, and others.



370. Modus Operandi, Vol. 10, No. 2, 1979.
     Magazine catering to prose, art and poetry. A section on the small press scene mentions the recent reception of Lost and Found Times, No. 5.



371. Insight, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1979.
     News magazine put out by Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. The ‘Events’ section records a reading performance by JMB at the Mather Gallery in Cleveland on Oct. 12.



372. Printed Matter, Inc. Artists’ Books Catalogues, 1979.
     Company catering to small press and artists’ books, records, tapes, etc. Includes a 10-item listing of JMB’s released works as well as Joint Words, in collaboration with Bruce Andrews and L&FT with D. C. Landies.



373. Columbus Art, Vol. 1, Nos. 2 and 4, 1979.
     A tabloid focusing on visual art published with help from the Ohio Arts Council. No. 2 contains an article titled “Eight Shows in One” by Julie Siegel. The show included a performance by JMB, which is discussed in the article, three copies. In No. 4, a full article is devoted to Bennett titled “Floating in my Voice; the “Word Art” of John M. Bennett” by Edward Lense who previously did photography of JMB. Several examples of surrealist art/poetry works are provided to supplement the article. 2 copies.



374. Laughing Bear Newsletter, No. 17, 1979.
     News from the Laughing Bear Press, as a supplement to Laughing Bear Magazine. The Laughing Bear Bookrack offers an exclusive JMB Set containing Meat Dip, Meat Watch, and L&FT: Monkey Suites.



375. A Critical (Ninth) Assembling (Precisely 6789), 1979.
     Assembling anthology focusing on criticism, coordinated by Richard Kostelanetz, Henry Korn and Mike Metz that specializes in “unpublishable” material. A poem is submitted by JMB titled “Making Book”. An important compilation; contributions are an international “who’s who” of writers and critics of avant-garde literature.

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Folder Number #376-385

376. Dialogue: Ohio’s Art Journal, July/August edition, 1979.
     Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. Section discussing the “Columbus Focus” exhibition, shows a word art piece from JMB titled “Firm Inches” along with a written section discussing his work. 5 copies.



• 376A. Dialogue: Ohio’s Art Journal, Sep/Oct. edition, 1979.
  Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. Contains a section discussing the “Columbus Focus” exhibition, which included JMB.



377. Format: art and the world, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1979.
     Magazine of poetry, visual poetry, fiction and interviews. Cover of the mag consists of a calligraphic version of a poem from JMB’s “Motel Moods”. Four copies, Dec. 1979.



378. Jose Emilio Pacheco Bemy: A Checklist of Publications, 1979.
     Bibliography published by the Latin American Reading Room of the OSU library. JMB is one of the contributors to the compilation.



379. SBD Catalog, 1979.
     Catalog from Small Press Distribution, a company dealing in small press works of poetry, fiction, criticism, etc. JMB’s items offered for sale are Found Objects and White Screen.



380. 10/15 Booklist, Vol. 76, No. 4, 1979.
     A magazine/catalog offering small press works and advertisements. Under the ‘alternative press scene’ heading, Time Release is offered along with a short review/synopsis, Oct. 1979.



381. Columbus Free Press, Vol. 9, No. 3, 1979.
     Political tabloid for equal treatment, antiracist articles, etc. Included is an advertisement for Lost and Found Times, No. 6-7, Meat Watch, and Time Release. Two copies, Mar. – Apr. 1979.



382. The Neo, No. 4, 1979.
     A magazine containing Dadaist art, news and poetry. The back cover is garnished by JMB’s “Try Suicide” rubberstamp label and the inside features a poem by Sabina Ott, which was previously published in L&FT, No. 6-7. An advertisement is included that accredits JMB as editor.



383. Materials from the Mohammed Project with letter to JMB Dec. 15, 1979.
     Included are a visual poem by Plinio Mesciulam sent out to the members of the project along with two pamphlets giving the details of the project and correspondents’ names: Mohammed: 1978 and Discourse on Mohammed.



384. Lost and Found Times, No. 6-7, 1979.
     JMB’s magazine issued as an 8 ½ x 11, double-issue, broadside pack. Two poems from JMB are included: “Shopping Axis” and “Dream Lot”. A page of art / visual poetry is also included as well as a collaboration of text and image by JMB and Eva de Jolsvay. Other contributors include Al Ackerman, Robin Crozier, S. Hitchcock, Rodolfo Alonso, and more than a dozen more. 4 copies, Feb. 1979.



385. International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 15th edition, 1979-80.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB’s L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods, offering short synopses of each.

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Folder Number #386-411

386. “Artists Report” Mail-Art, 1979.
     An exhibition of mail art in Stuttgart during Aug. 1979. Show contains more than 360 artists from many different countries. JMB is listed among the USA contributors.



387. Materials from “Exposición Internacional de Arte Postal”, 1979.
     A mail art exhibition in El Salvador from July 5-19. Included is a poster for the event and a listing of participants including JMB.



388. John M. Bennett Readings, 1979.
     Stereo-dolbied 60-minute tape of Bennett performing numerous poems. Published and distributed through Rod Summers’ VEC Audio Exchange, Maastricht, Netherlands.



389. Program and poster for “The Persistence of Surrealism: A Festival”, 1979.
     A festival of exhibitions, performances, lectures, films, and more in Cleveland from Oct. 3 – Nov. 15, 1979. Both the program and poster mention that a reading is performed by JMB on Oct. 12 in the Mather Gallery.



390. Participant list for “Send a Postcard to Barbara” exhibition, 1979.
     Exhibition scheduled for showing at many locations during 1979-1980. Inauguration is held at the Water Tower Gallery in Chicago. JMB is listed as a participant in the project/exhibition.



391. Doc(k)s, No. 19, 1979.
     A book-sized French publication of experimental/Dada art and mail art. JMB is listed as a participant in Julien Blaine’s “Destination Paris” series, Dec. 1979.



392. “Contents: Objects, Piles and Boxes” exhibition, 1979.
     Catalog from a show held by Micro Galleries Ltd., with help from California State University in Feb. 1979. Show specializes in 3-D works/ideas transferred through mail networks. Catalog pictures an exhibit room that contains a piece from JMB titled “Toilet Paper Poem”. Exhibitors include Al Ackerman, Davi Det Hompson, Herve Fischer, Robin Crozier, Geoffrey Cook, Peter Below, Vittore Baroni, Paulo Bruscky, Steve Durland, Ko de Jonge, Pawel Petasz, S. Hitchcock, E. A. Vigo, John Held, L. F. Duch, Ben Vautier, Klaus Groh, Anna Banana, Ken Friedman, Bern Porter, and others. 2 copies.



393. The Neo, No. 5, 1979.
     A Canadian magazine containing Dadaist art, news and poetry. 5th issue features an ingredient list for “World Phantom Soup”, a project that includes JMB’s labels.



394. “The Blue List” from the “The Blue Show”, 1979.
     An international 1978 show compiled by Robin Crozier and exhibited in Iceland at the Galleri Sudurgata 7. “The Blue List” includes JMB’s “Saw a Lady, Her Teeth Were Blue”. Three sheets, folded.



395. Material from the Mohammed Mail-art project, 1979.
     Mail-art game between a group of participants based on a hierarchy of first-degree senders and second-degree senders. Item is a copy of a poem by JMB that was sent out to the members of the project, Jun. 1979. A list of the recipients is included.



396. Star-Web Paper, No. 7, 1979.
     A New Mexico magazine of Dadaist art, collage, poetry, experimental writing and more, edited by Thomas Michael Fisher. A review of Interstate magazine mentions the artists contributing the content, which includes JMB. Among the contributors to this issue are David Meltzer, Rosemarie, Waldrop, Gerald Locklin, Joel Dailey, and Tom Ahern. Two copies.



397. Laughing Bear Newsletter, No. 18, 1979.
     News from the Laughing Bear Press, as a supplement to Laughing Bear Magazine. The LB bookrack sells Joint Words, a collaboration between Bruce Andrews and JMB (cf. folder 357).



398. “Whatever Happened to the Seventies” exhibition, 1979
     An exhibit at the Clouds n Water gallery in Calgary, Canada from Feb. 6 – Feb. 28.
     Subject of the international project is correspondence/mail art, coordinated by Chuck Stake. JMB is listed as a participant.



399. Pyle, No. 3, 1979.
     A Michigan-based magazine of art, collage and poetry. One of the collages uses a piece of JMB’s rubberstamp label “Crow Dots”.



400. Material from “The National Cremation of Mail Art”, 1979.
     An exhibition displayed at the Gallery 101, which is part of University of Wisconsin, from Apr. 16 – May 25. JMB is in the Ohio participant section.



401. Material from Partial Assemblage #1, 1979.
     An ad presenting contact info for P.A. #1. Paper uses a piece of JMB text, “At Work…” from Nips Poems.



402. Invitation to “Others (treble symbol) I”, 1979.
     An exhibition for the collective book edited by Betty Danon, containing work by JMB. Exhibition date is Oct. 2, 1979.



403. The Neo, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1979.
     A Canadian magazine containing Dadaist art, news and poetry. The listing of conspirators for 1979 includes a comment from JMB to The Neo in addition to his name. A calligraphic art poem titled “Horse Coff” by JMB is also in the issue.



404. Propaganda for World Citizenship group, 1979.
     An antiwar group striving to improve relations between the U.S., U.S.S.R. and other countries. A section of mail art participants, lists JMB as available for correspondence or exchange.



405. Network: Quodlibeta, Vol. 3, No. 3, 1979.
     Political activist magazine along with book recommendations on political issues. Cover has a short holographic note to JMB from Bob Welke, coordinator of N:Q. JMB is included in the listing of participants, July 1979.



406. Moist Rales, 1979.
     Single-issue magazine of poetry and art produced by Al Ackerman. A poem titled “Speeding Floater” by JMB is included in the issue.



407. The Independent, Vol. 1, No. 3-4, 1979.
     Magazine offering interview and reviews of fiction and poetry. A book by George Myers, Jr., titled Nairobi; Biofiction/Memoir/Prose Pieces, is reviewed by JMB.



408. Brain Death (Time Release), 1979.
     Item is copy of JMB’s 1978 publication T.R., with the original text crossed out and replaced with holographic writing by Michael Dec. Includes a letter from M. Dec addressed to spiN (presumably Nick L. Nips, pseudonym of JMB) from Jan. 11, 1979.



409. Small Press Review, Vol. 11, No. 9, 1979.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. A book by George Myers, Jr., titled Nairobi; Biofiction/Memoir/Prose Pieces, is reviewed by JMB. The review also appears in The Independent (cf. folder 407). Two copies, Sep. 1979.



410. Poster from “Exposição de Arte Postal”, 1979.
     Poster for a mail art exhibition in Porto Alêgre, Brazil, from Oct. 22 – Nov. 6. JMB is listed on it as a participant.



411. Catalog from “The Dixie Postal Art Show”, 1979.
     An exhibition of over 300 pieces of mail art in N. Carolina in early 1979. JMB is listed as a participant in the catalog.

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Box 32

Folder Number #412-422

412. Ads for upcoming exhibits from Clouds n Water Galleries, 1979.
     Flyers for events include “1984 Is Coming… Soon!”, “The First Edmonton Correspondence Mail Art Exhibition” and “The 3rd Earth Healing Exhibition”. JMB is listed as a participant for the “Earth Healing Exhibit” from June 10 – 23. The exhibits were organized by Chuck Stake.



413. Destinataire Paris, 1979.
     A Doc(k)s special post card collection from an array of over 100 different artists, writers, and mail artists. JMB’s postcard features a short calligraphic poem with a Parisian emphasis.



414. New York Review of Books – Personal Ad Mail Project, 1979.
     In 1979, JMB, whose first marriage had ended, placed a personal ad in the New York Review of Books. These are the letters he received in response.



415. Materials from “Mail Etc., Art” show, 1979.
     The show is a traveling exhibit of 1000 pieces of mail art with JMB listed as one of the contributors. Also included are three copied reviews of the exhibit. One is from the Rocky Mountain News, Jan. 28, 1979, and the others are unattributed.



416. Commonpress, No. 23, 1979.
     A small art magazine with international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz. Edition is unbound but contained in a double portfolio. Commonpress, 23, is also the catalog for “Political Satire”, a mail art show from Sep. 1 – 16, with JMB as a participant. Also includes a poster. This issue was coordinated by Vittore Baroni, and includes work by Robin Crozier, G. E. Marx Vigo, L. F. Duch, Guillermo Diesler, Opal L. Nations, Robert and Ruth Rehfeldt, Klaus Groh, Ko de Jonge, G. A. Cavellini, Betty Danon, Pawel Petasz, A. M. Fine, Scott Helmes, and many others.



417. Musical Comedy, No. 6 1/2 , 1980.
     A collection of 48 trading cards that are designed by different artists. Three of the cards are copies of rubberstamp labels by JMB: “Burning Sofa”, “Burning Poodle on the Steps” and “Crushed Lunch”. Project designed by Musicmaster, and includes work by Keith Rahmmings, Musicmaster, C. Mehrl Bennett (“Lady C”) and others. Two copies, summer 1980.



418. Testube, Vol. 2, No. 1&2, 1980.
     Magazine focused on “new wave art and technology” based out of Columbus, Ohio. Several featured calligraphic labels distributed throughout the issue are attributed to JMB. An artist’s self-interview of JMB is also featured, as well as an ad for Puking Horse. Four copies, Dec. 1980.



419. El Estudiante, Vol. 2, No. 19, 20, 21, 1980.
     A periodical by and for Hispanic students at the Ohio State University. Includes a review, by Francisco Bataller, of JMB’s Latin American Literature: A Selected and Annotated Bibliography of Current Periodicals.



420. Dayton Daily News: Going Out Guide, Feb. 28, 1980.
     The art section of the entertainment guide lists a showing of “concrete visual poetry” by JMB at the Contemporary Media Study Center from Feb. 27 – Mar. 2. The gallery was curated and directed by Jud Yalkut.



421. Artists’ Pulp: Radiation Issue, 1980.
     A Cincinnati, Ohio – based magazine of art, news and various types of written word, published by C.A.G.E. Gallery. A piece by JMB is included titled “Meet Radiation”. A couple of JMB’s rubberstamp labels are also included in the issue. Five copies.



422. Beef, Vol. 1, No. 4, 1980.
     A full-size, alternative art tabloid of articles, artwork, writing, etc., from Omaha. Rubberstamp labels and poetry by JMB are distributed sporadically throughout the issue.

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Folder Number #423-438

423. The Booster, No. 23, Aug. 27, 1980.
     A Columbus, Ohio – based neighborhood news tabloid. A “Performances in the Park” blurb mentions a poetry recital by JMB, Ed Lense and Mimi Chenfeld at the Park of Roses on Aug. 27.



424. OP, Fall 1980.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc. Contains an advertisement for the L&FT Sample Pak.



• 424A. OP, Winter 1980.
  A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc. The ‘artsy publications’ listing includes JMB’s conceptual narrative Main Road, which is here described as a “visual poem”, published through LBP.



425. Catalog/participant list for “Metronom: Exposicio de Tramesa Postal”, 1980.
     A mail art exhibit in Barcelona from Oct. – Dec. 1980. JMB is listed as a participant and includes a photo of his submitted publications.



426. Truly Fine Press, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1980.
     A tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry, visual poetry, and fiction. No apparent reference to JMB, spring 1980. Includes work by Harland Ristau, Keith Rahmmings, and others.



427. Invisible City, Nos. 26-27, 1980.
     A tabloid-style poetry magazine from California, edited by John McBride and Paul Vangelisti. A label by JMB and C. Mehrl, and a poem “Burning Dog” by JMB are included. He is also mentioned as a participant in 1980, a special edition of I.C. Includes work by Gilbert Sorrentino, Ray DiPalma, Charles Bernstein, Tom Ahern, Peter Frank, Larry Eigner, Richard Kostelanetz, John Perlman, Loris Essary, Bern Porter, Scott Helmes, William Fox, Karl Kempton, Guy R. Beining, Keith Rahmmings, and many others. Two copies.



428. Stamp Art Magazine, No.? , 1980.
     An assembling publication with the works submitted in quantity by the artists. JMB’s page features a rubberstamping of the words “Burned Sofa / White Sofa”. Includes work by Anna Banana, Bern Porter, G. E. Marx Vigo, and many others.



429. The Keeper, Winter 1980.
     A magazine of art, poetry, letters, and more with Dada tendencies, edited by Al Ackerman. Two “Puker Letters” from JMB are included, one featuring a poem from his Motel Moods. Includes work by Haddock, Cees Franke, Genesis P. Orridge, Jim Haining and many others



430. Dialogue: Ohio’s Art Journal, Jan./Feb. edition, 1980.
     Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. Contains an ad for JMB’s publication Nips Poems.



431. Truly Fine Press, Vol. 4, No. 2, Nov. 1980.
     A tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry, visual poetry, and fiction, edited by Jerry Madson. Three poems from JMB are included in the issue: “Eye”, “Lip” and an untitled piece. Six copies.



432. Catalog from “The Postman Always Rings Twice”, 1980.
     An international mail art exhibition in Santa Monica, Calif., organized by Don Emery and Lon Spiegelman, during [Sep. 1980]. JMB is listed as a participant in the show.



433. Iron, No. 27, 1979/80.
     An issue of a magazine focusing on Popeye, through various mediums such as art, poetry, photography etc., edited by Opal L. Nations. JMB’s contribution is a poem titled “Pop Eye.” Includes work by C. Mehrl, Opal Nations, George Myers, Jr., Bruce Andrews, Billy Collins, Robin Crozier, and others.



434. Columbus Art, Vol. 1, No. 6, 1980.
     A tabloid focusing on visual art published with help from the Ohio Arts Council. ‘Artists Around Town’ section mentions an exclusive exhibit of JMB’s concrete visual poetry on display at the Contemporary Media Study Center, Dayton, during February. JMB is also scheduled to perform live at the gallery on Feb. 3.



• 434A. Columbus Art, Vol. 1, No. 10, 1980.
  A tabloid focusing on visual art published with help from the Ohio Arts Council. The ‘Calendar of Events’ lists a reading by JMB at Artreach Gallery in Columbus on Jun. 21.



435. Beef, Vol. 1, No. 5, 1980.
     Beef is a full-size, politically independent tabloid of articles, artwork, writing, etc. Issue includes rubberstamp labels by JMB distributed throughout. Includes work by Opal Nations, Geoffrey Cook, Marilyn R. Rosenberg, Cracker Jack Kid, and others.



436. Materials from “Dadafest L.A.”, 1980.
     A Californian festival of events lasting from April – June. Many of the documents are advertisements for events taking place. A letter to JMB from John Fox mentions that some of JMB’s material is used in the readings. He is also mentioned on the sheet of participating artists.



437. Poster from “World Exhibition: Poesia & Realtà”, 1980.
     A poster from an international exhibition of experimental and alternative poetries held in Salerno, Italy. April-May 1980. JMB is one of the listed participants.



438. Artreach flyers, 1980.
     Advertisements for the Artreach Film Series, in Columbus, Ohio. June 21 includes a performance by JMB to augment the showing of a film by John McClintoc based on JMB’s poem “Time’s T-Bone”. Four copies. (cf. also folder 515)

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Folder Number #439-457

439. Small Press Review, Vol. 12, No. 1, 1980.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. A book by George Myers, Jr., titled Nairobi; Biofiction/Memoir/Prose Pieces, is reviewed by JMB. Two copies, Jan. 1980.



440. Ask Ling, No. 42, [1980s].
     A short magazine of writing and drawings by Al Ackerman. The format consists of questions submitted to The Ling Master, with answers. Question #1 of the issue is from Nick L. Nips, JMB’s pseudonym.



441. Testube, Vol. 1, No. 7, 1980.
     Magazine focused on “new wave art and technology” based out of Columbus, Ohio. One of the classified ads is for issue No. 3, The Artworks, a collection of JMB’s books, stickers, etc., summer 1980.



442. Nips Poems, 1980.
     A chapbook of poems, labels and calligraphy by JMB, published through LBP. A mandala by JMB and Karen Adams and artwork by C. Mehrl are included. 40 pages. Five copies: three signed by JMB Dec. 3, 1979 and copyrighted 1980.



443. Pumped Gravel, 1980.
     A small chapbook publication of collaborative poetry by JMB and C. Mehrl, published through LBP in a 2” by 4” thread-bound book.10 pages. Thirteen copies; eight are signed by both authors.



444. Capricorn Newsletter, Spring 1980.
     A newsletter for the Ohio Association for Artistic Publications (OAAP). Among the recommended shows is JMB’s performance at Artreach on June 21.



445. Vile: Stampart, No. 7, 1980.
     Magazine dedicated to Dada/Absurdist art, photos and writing, containing anything “vile”, edited by Bill Gaglione and Anna Banana. Issue is a large collection of stamp art produced through the assembling method. A submission by JMB and C. Mehrl of three rubberstamp phrases is included: “Lent Steak”, “Dawn Attic” and “Mommy’s Bones”. Includes work by A. de Araujo, Vittore Baroni, Peter Below, Julien Blaine, Don Boyd, George Brett, Paulo Bruscky, J. M. Calleia, Ulises Carrión, Robin Crozier, Ko de Jonge, John Evans, L. F. Duch, Cees Franke, Ken Friedman, John Held, Jr. and many others.



446. Coda: Poets & Writers Newsletter, Vol. 7, No. 4, 1980.
     Journal for poets and authors focusing on the financial aspects of writing for a living. An article covering poetry postcards lists LBP and editor/publisher JMB as a distributor for postcards, labels and broadsides, April/May 1980.



447. The Small Press Review, Vol. 12, No. 5, 1980.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets. The ‘Book Club Selection List’ includes West Coast Poetry Review¸ No. 19, with reference to JMB and other visual artists. 2 copies, May 1980.



448. (Writer’s) Lifeline, No. 141, 1980.
     Magazine for writers giving tips for preparing a manuscript and reviews of happenings in the literary field. A record of current projects includes JMB’s L&FT with requests for submissions/requests, July 1980.



449. Catalog and list from “Mail, Etc. Art” exhibition, 1980.
     The show is a traveling exhibit of 1000 pieces of mail art from Jan. 1979 – Feb. 1980. A poem by JMB, “Nips Splits”, is shown in the catalog. JMB is also on the separate list of participants. Catalog includes work by John Evans, Peter Frank, Steve Durland, Ray Johnson, L. F. Duch, Cracker Jack Kid, Madam X, and others.



450. Material from Mohammed project, 1980.
     A poem by JMB sent out to the members of Mohammed. “Sleeping Dog” is a copy of JMB’s calligraphic style. List of recipients at bottom.



451. Dialogue: Ohio’s Art Journal, Sep./Oct. edition, 1980.
     Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. JMB is referred to in a review of a group exhibition by The Columbus Art League at The Columbus Museum of Art. Two copies.



452. “Objetos Muestra Internacional”, 1980.
     List of participants, including JMB, of an exhibition at the Galeria Ambito, Madrid, May – June 1980, organized by José Luis Mata.



453. Copy of article from The Columbus Dispatch, Mar. 2, 1980.
     Ellin Carter’s column The Poetry Workshop discusses JMB in relation to Pudding, a Columbus poetry quarterly. Article title is “Poem Therapy Fills ‘Pudding’”.



454. Works in Offset, 1980.
     A project compiled by Alternative Art Columbus, a comb-bound collection of visual works and texts by mostly Ohioan artists. JMB’s contribution is a poem titled “Sleeping Dog”. Includes work by Mary Albrecht, Robert Arnold, D. W. Griffith, Chuck Krider, Jud Yalkut, Jim Wiese, and others.



455. Clown War, No. 23, 1980.
     A NY-based magazine of poetry, edited by Bob Heman, at the time focusing on small poems of less than fifty words. Three short rubberstamp poems by JMB are included in the volume. Two copies. Includes work by Cid Corman, Bob Heman, Lyn Hejinian, John Perlman, and others.



456. Flyers for untitled poetry reading, 1980.
     Ads document a performance by JMB and three other poets at the Columbus Public Library – Main Branch, on Apr. 8, 1980.



457. Program for the “Bay Area Small Press Book Fair”, 1980.
     Program provides details for the event, which took place at the Fort Mason Center on Mar. 22-23 in San Francisco, CA. Luna Bisonte Prods is part of the exhibit: catalog advertises Nips Poems and L&FT.

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Folder Number #458-475

458. Artspace, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1980.
     A free publication by the Ohio Arts Council to provide information on local artists and events. The issue gives accounts of the grants and fellowship awards distributed, including a fellowship to JMB under the ‘Creative Writers’ category. July/Aug. 1980. Three copies.



459. Pudding, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1980.
     A Columbus-based magazine produced in conjunction with the Association for Poetry Therapy, edited by Jennifer Groce. JMB is the featured poet of the issue that includes a short bio, a two-page essay on poetry, five poems and a small portrait.



460. Bikini Girl, Issue 5, 1980.
     A magazine of letters, art, and writing, mostly with a ‘pin-up girl’ theme, edited by Lisa Baumgardner. A poem by JMB titled “Bone Stuff” is included, spring 1980.



461. Newspaper clipping, [1980’s?].
     Clipping from an unidentified newspaper documenting the “Ethnic Trash Fest” at Stache’s in Columbus. JMB was in a pick-up band at this fest.



462. All on Account of Paul Weinman, [1980’s?].
     Six small chapbooks of facetious, political satire that follow the adventures of “White Boy”, published through Implosion Press in Ohio. Some of these “White Boy” pamphlets were distributed with Lost and Found Times around this time.



463. Popular Reality Adventure Catalog, No. 2, [1980’s?].
     A catalog for zines, small press books, buttons, etc., edited by David Crowbar. Listed for sale is the latest issue of Popular Reality with work by JMB and many others.



464. Postcards from Manuel Marín, [ca. 1980’s].
     A collection of over twenty postcards adorned with rubberstamp art. An assortment of smaller stamps is included as well. The cards were made with rubberstamps made by Marín from artwork by others, as part of his “Aquí” project. JMB participated in this, but his work is not in this folder.



465. Certificate of Bad Attitude, [1980’s].
     Prank certificate presented to JMB.



466. I.D.’s Mr. ReeeeSearch Continued, [1980/81].
     A collection of artists’ works compiled by Richard Hambleton. Each contributor decorates a blank portrait of Mr. Reeee, who is presented as a murderer in keeping with the project’s ‘investigation/police report’ theme. JMB is one of the artists included in the book, as are Robert Rehfeldt, Angelika Schmidt, Andre Stitt, Pat Larter, Robin Crozier, G. A. Cavellini, Anna Banana, Ulises Carrión, L. F. Duch, Ken Friedman, and many others.



467. Jerks, 1980.
     A packet of eight holographic poems and seven drawings by JMB, published through Laughing Bear Press and Luna Bisonte Prods. Each piece is printed on an unbound sheet of paper. Poem titles include “Mr Jerks Stands in the Wind”, “Meat Edge”, “Jerks at the Wheel” and five more of similar topics. 5 copies: 4 signed by JMB.



468. Dialogue: The Ohio’s Art Journal, Nov./Dec. edition, 1980.
     Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. The ‘Calendar’ section features an ad for JMB’s word art along with fourteen examples superimposed over the text of the event schedule.



469. Marco, No. 4-5, 1980-1981.
     Issue of a magazine of visual and experimental poetry, published in Mexico City, edited by Manuel Marín. Includes a poem by JMB, “The Memory”. Includes work by Robert Rehfeldt, John Furnival, A. de Araujo, Ulises Carrion, Geoffrey Cook, Keith Rahmmings, Karl Kempton, Herve Fischer, and many others. Issue consists of two large folded sheets.



470. Sans Titre, No. 7/8, 1980.
     A yearbook for 1980 featuring a large collection of works from international artists. A holographic poem titled “Lip” by JMB is included in the anthology. Includes work by Opal Nations, Throbbing Gristle, Samuel Beckett, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, Meredith Monk, John Cage, S. Hitchcock, Monte Cazazza, and many others.



471. Motel Moods, 1980.
     A poetry chapbook by JMB, produced by Luna Bisonte Prods. Book includes one word art drawing by JMB as well: eighteen pages. Eleven copies, five are signed and lettered by JMB.



472. The Small Press Review, Vol. 12, No. 10, 1980.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets, edited by Len Fulton. A composite article by Ellen Ferber titled “Literature in the Eighties” mentions JMB as a contributor to the article.



473. Lost & Found Times, No. 8, 1980.
     The eighth edition of JMB’s magazine is specially titled “Bore Shoot”. It contains work by JMB, C. Mehrl, Al Ackerman, the late D.C. Landies, Peter Frank, S. Hitchcock, Davi Det Hompson, Karl Kempton, Dan Raphael, and many others. Several labels and poems by JMB are included, most in collaboration with C. Mehrl. Published through Luna Bisonte Prods in Feb. 1980. Four copies.



474. Main Road, 1980.
     A chapbook of poetry by JMB, self-published through Luna Bisonte Prods. Features a short word narrative / poem with 10 single-line pages. Ten copies, eight are signed by JMB.



475. Materials from the “Dime Store Dreams” exhibition, 1980.
     An exhibition of art works, documents, and more in Duluth, Minnesota. Dates were from Mar. 9 –30 at the Tweed Museum of Art. The list of entries includes JMB and over one hundred others.

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Folder Number #476-486

476. Puking Horse, 1980.
     A chapbook of typed and holographic poems by JMB, published through Luna Bisonte Prods. It can be read as a long narrative that alternates between print and handwritten words: 46 pages. Six copies, one signed and lettered by JMB.



477. Meat Click, 1980.
     A joint text project by JMB and Robin Crozier, publisher is unspecified, [published by Crozier in Sunderland, England] but copies are numbered out of a total four hundred. Content is a combination of art, handwritten text and print. Ten copies.



478. Lost & Found Times, No. 9, 1980.
     The ninth edition of JMB’s magazine features work from Al Ackerman, K. S. Ernst, Robin Crozier, JMB, C. Mehrl, Guy R. Beining, Dick Higgins, Richard Kostelanetz, Pawel Petasz, Bern Porter, Marilyn Rosenberg, Jud Yalkut and others. JMB contributions are a poem “Burning Dog”, a graphic / word art piece, and a poem from JMB’s collaboration with Robin Crozier titled “1980”. Published through Luna Bisonte Prods in Nov. 1980. Five copies.



479. Xero Post, [c. 1980/81].
     A magazine of news, art and articles published in Philadelphia, PA. The mailing list includes JMB’s contact information.



480. Occasional Papers, No. 1, 1980.
     A publication of the Latin American Studies Program that presents “a selected and annotated bibliography of current periodicals in the OSU library.” Compiled by JMB for the L.A.S.P. Four copies.



481. International Concrete Poetry Archive, Catalogue 1, 1980.
     A catalogue for the I.C.P.A. in Oxford in May 1980. It lists JMB as a contributor of twelve items and three publications. The listing of concrete poets also includes JMB.



482. “White Boy Beer”, [1980’s]
     A sheet of paper fashioned to fold into a six-sided shape or a beer can by Paul Weinman. Each “side” is decorated with satiric words framing different situations with White Boy (cf. folder 462). Presumably the paper was mailed to JMB.



483. Photocopied pages from Ohioana Quarterly, Vol. 23, No. 2, 1980.
     The cover of the publication and one page featuring an “Ohio Magazines” section by Richard Centing are included. The subject matter is the first edition of the Ohio publication Pudding (cf. folder 459), of which JMB is the featured poet as is stated in the article.



484. “Fantastic Art” poster and letter, [1980/2].
     Request for contributions to an exhibition in San Giorgio, Italy. It is listed as a world art-exhibition of mail art to take place in early 1983.JMB’s name is included on the poster as a US participant. Two copies.



485. Prop, No. 4, 1980.
     The ‘Literary Issue’ of a NY quarterly magazine on arts and literature, edited by Jessica Lawrence. Issue features a poem titled “Eye” by JMB and also a collaborative poem by JMB and C. Mehrl titled “Calculus Nips ‘Budding Einstein’”, May 1980. Also includes work by Lon Spiegelman, Guy R. Beining, and others.



486. The Oxidized Look, No. 8/9, 1980.
     Special double-issue of this Italy-based magazine that publishes mail art pieces from various artists, edited by Daniele Ciullini. JMB’s contribution is a set of seven handwritten poems of three or four lines each. Work by Evans, Serge Luigetti, Leonhard Frank Duch, Ray Johnson, Rod Summers, and others is also reproduced.

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Folder Number #487-498

487. International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 16th edition, 1980-81.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB’s L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods, offering short synopses of each.



488. Commonpress: Ruins, No. 25, 1980.
     A small art magazine featuring international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz with circulating editorial duties: the editor of #25 is Jane Ellen Gimmor. JMB’s contribution to the ‘Ruins’ issue is a short holographic poem with no title. Also includes work by Miroljub Todorovic, Keith Rahmmings, Vittore Baroni, Scott Helmes, Patty Ackerman, Edgardo Antonio Vigo, Barbara Rosenthal, Peter Below, Pawel Petasz, Mohammed, Lon Spiegelman, Leonhard Frank Duch, and many others.



489. Zounds: KUNM radio / 90.1 FM, -May program guide, 1980.
     Newsletter for a national public radio station in central New Mexico. The publication features an art/poetry piece from Nick L. Nips (JMB) previously published in Driver Training (cf. folder 155). Item sent to JMB along with two cutout erotica images by New Mexico resident and poet Ken Saville.



490. Abraxas, No. 21/22, 1980.
     A Wisconsin magazine of poetry, articles, reviews, etc., edited by Warren Woessner and David Hilton. A short review of JMB’s Time Release (self-published through LBP) is included.



491. Cancionero del vaso, 1980.
     A publication by Pablo Virumbrales. Published in Spain by La Banda de Moebius. Virumbrales was a colleague of JMB’s in the Romance Languages Dept. at OSU. Signed by author.



492. Blank Wall, 1980.
     A packet of seventeen rubberstamped labels by JMB, published through Luna Bisonte Prods and Laughing Bear Press. Several labels were previously published in magazines such as “Try Suicide” and “Burning Poodle on the Steps”. Eleven copies: four are signed and lettered by JMB.



493. A Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers, 1980-81 edition, 1980.
     A book containing an extensive listing of contact information of over 4800 writers and poets. JMB’s info is included under the Ohio heading. Includes three sheets of address notes in JMB’s hand.



494. Rubber Stamp Publications / Rubber, Vol. 3, No. 4-6, 1980.
     An index of work by artists working in the rubberstamp medium, compiled by Aart van Barneveld. Three publications by JMB are listed and illustrated: Blank Wall, Image Standards, and Select Labels: Do Not Cough. Also includes works by Anna Banana, Vittore Baroni, Peter Below, George Brett, George Brecht, Paulo Bruscky, Ulises Carrión, Robin Crozier, Ray Dipalma, Leonhard Frank Duch, Michael Gibbs, John Held, Davi Det Hompson, Scott Helmes, Robert Jacks, Richard Olson, Pawel Petasz, and many others.



495. The University of Sydney Union Recorder, [1979/80].
     A tabloid/magazine filled with Dadaist and experimental work by many different artists that was shown in the “Art Core Meltdown” exhibit in Sydney, Australia from Sept 9-15, 1979. A poem by JMB titled “Burning Dog” and a short untitled piece “Saw a Motel in the Sky” are featured. Publication date is presumably from 1979, but postmarked to JMB in 1980.



496. Art Diary 1980.
     ‘The World’s Art Directory”, edited by Giancarlo Politi. JMB is listed as an American artist.



497. Smegma, No. 3, Supplement: A Correspondence Catalog, 1980.
     Catalog includes an example of artist’s work along with their contact information. JMB’s selection includes a drawing and a letter to the editors of Smegma.



498. Materials from the 1980 Mail Art Exhibit at Woffold College in SC.
     An South Carolina exhibit from May, 1 – 19 of more than seven hundred mail-art pieces from the US and Canada. Among the materials is the participant list, which includes JMB. Also included are an ad, a review and a certificate of a ‘First Place’ prize that was extended to almost all of the participants (250 of 252).

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Folder Number #499-513

499. Doc(k)s: Grand Virage, Nos. 27-34, 1980.
     A large special edition of the French publication Doc(k)s, edited by Julien Blaine, which focuses on experimental/Dada art and mail art. A page of JMB’s holographic poetry is included (set of seven short pieces) and a page of rubberstamp labels by C. Mehrl and JMB, winter 1980. An extensive selection of French and international artists and writers are featured.



500. Tenth Assembling, 1980.
     Collection of material assembled by Richard Kostelanetz, Scott Helmes, and David Cole, that specializes in “unpublishable” material. JMB contributes two pages of holographic poetry and two pieces written in collaboration with C. Mehrl. Two pages of handwritten poetry by C. Mehrl are also included, containing one work titled “Ice Cream Pipe”. Contributors include Michael Andre, George Brett, Kostelanetz, Cole, Jon Erickson, K. S. Ernst, Dick Higgins, Madam X, Mark Melnicove, F. A. Nettelbeck, Richard Olson, Bern Porter, Keith Rahmmings, Marilyn Rosenberg, Lon Spiegelman, Leonard Trawick, and many others.



501. Commonpress: A Mail Art Action, No. 37, 1980.
     A small art magazine featuring international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz with circulating editorial duties: the editor of #37 is Mario Lara. A page of two rubberstamp labels by JMB is included: “Dreams” and “Time Release”. Contributors include Al Ackerman, Vittore Baroni, Carol Stetser, Ben Vautier, Julien Blaine, Jiri H. Kockman, Robin Crozier, John Evans, Lon Spiegelman, Karl Kempton, Klaus Groh, Davi Det Hompson, Pawel Petasz, Bern Porter, Richard Olson, Anna Banana, Scott Helmes, Ulises Carrión, Ray Johnson, Marilyn Rosenberg, and many others.



502. Catalog for “Suitable for Binding” exhibition, 1980.
     An exhibition of international correspondence art at East Carolina University in North Carolina, from May 15 – June 15. The catalog lists JMB as a participant in the show.



503. Catalog for “Eccentric Images” exhibition, 1980.
     An exhibition of “new postal” works at the Converse College in South Carolina, in early 1980 (exact dates not given). JMB is listed as one of over 300 international participants. Two copies.



504. Participant list and letter from coordinator of “Nonstandard Mail” exhibit, 1980.
     An exhibition specializing in what the US postal system defines as nonstandard mail, shown at Avila College in Missouri in 1980 (exact dates not given). Exhibit includes fifty mail artists plus 35 high-school students from the Kansas City area. JMB is listed as a participant.



505. Artreach Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 6, 1980.
     A short publication offering news to the art community in Columbus, Ohio. JMB is listed as a participant for an art auction held at the Artreach Gallery on Dec. 20. Two copies.



506. Participant list for “Tourism: A Show on Travel” exhibit, 1980.
     An international mail art show and exhibit held in Berkeley California at the Heller Gallery from Oct. 5 – Nov. 2. JMB is included in the participant list.



507. Participant list for College of New Rochelle, New York mail art show, 1980.
     Participant list for a mail art show at the College of New Rochelle, NY, 1980. JMB included as a participant.



508. Poster and catalog for “Postal Medium” exhibition, 1980.
     Materials from a mail art show in Pescara, Italy, at the Centro di Documentazione Arti Visive. JMB listed as a participant.



509. Arte Postale, Nos. 10, 11, and miscellaneous A.P. materials, 1980.
     An Italian magazine compilation of art works sent in by the artists, edited by Vittore Baroni. No. 10 features a piece by JMB and C. Mehrl titled “Calculus Nips ‘Budding Einstein”. Other papers include mail art by Vittore Baroni, Pawel Petasz, Leonhard Frank Duch, and others, ads for A.P., and invitation for the “One-Man Exhibition”.



510. Participant list for the “Bard College Mail Art Show”, 1980.
     An international exhibition held in New York, NY, from Apr. 21 – June 2. The participant list includes JMB.



• 510a. Material from “1984 Is Coming Soon”, [1980].
  A mail art exhibition at Gallery One in Alberta, Canada, from Dec. 31, 1979, - Jan. 19, 1980. Fourteen flyers relating to “1984 Is Coming Soon” and other events. JMB is listed as a participant in the “Hot Town” show in Canada from July 1 – 28, [1980?].



511. Posters/brochure for “Big Notes”, 1980.
     An exhibition of visual poetry exclusively by JMB, shown at the Contemporary Media Study Center in Dayton, OH, from Feb. 3 – Mar. 1. The CMSC was directed by Jud Yalkut. The exhibition is presented with aid from the Ohio Arts Council. A poetry reading and film show are also listed for Feb. 3. The poster features a handwritten, untitled poem by JMB along with the details for the exhibit. Two copies. The brochure includes two more examples of JMB’s handwritten poetry, a TS poem titled “Lip”, and a biography and bibliography. Twelve copies.



• 511a. Neither/Nor Press catalog, [1980s].
  A catalog of publications available through Neither/Nor Press, which includes Beatniks from Space, No. 5, that includes work from JMB who is listed as a contributor to the issue.



• 511b. Catalog from the College of New Rochelle’s “Mail Art Show”, [1980]. An exhibition held in New Rochelle, New York, from June 29 – Aug. 22. JMB was a participant in this show.



512. Participant list for “Mostra de Arte Postal”, 1980.
     Participant list, including JMB, for a mail art show in Franca, São Paulo, Brazil.



513. So & So, No. 8, Summer/Fall edition, 1980.
     A book-sized serial of art, poetry, visual poetry, collage; most pieces using experimental or avant-garde techniques. Book states that the poems by Dr. S.B. Gluck that are included were previously published in JMB’s L&FT. Includes work by Pawel Petasz, Guy Beining, Nanos Valaoritis, Lyn Hejinian, Dan Raphael, Opal L. Nations, Keith Rahmmings, Loris Essary, Hannah Weiner, Karl Kempton, Scott Helmes, and others.

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Folder Number #514-526

514. Packet of miscellaneous materials from Richard Olsen, [1980].
     Materials include Pudding, No. 3; Arte Postal, Nos. 12,13; Tongue, Nos. ?, 1,0,11,18,19,21, with a note to JMB from the editor Richard Olsen. The unnumbered edition of Tongue features work by JMB. Also included is one sheet of the original artwork for JMB’s piece and advertisements for “The Badge Show” and “Villa Schifanoia”. The issue of Pudding contains a poem by JMB, “Haircut”. The issues of Arte Postale include work by Davi Det Hompson, Marilyn Rosenberg, Ulises Carrión, Robin Crozier, Vittore Baroni, and others.



515. Flyers for “Artreach Spring Fest”, 1980.
     A festival of film, live music, and poetry, housed at the Artreach Gallery in Columbus, OH, happening on Saturdays throughout May and June. JMB is scheduled to perform a live reading on June 21 along with a showing of a film by John McClintock that is based on a poem by JMB. (A different ad for this event is located in folder 438).



516. Poster and Invitation for “Immagini Realtá Documenti” show, 1980-81.
     Show of mail art and visual poetry, etc., held in Angri, Laviano, and Napoli, Italy. JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett were participants.



517. Materials from the “Roy Radio’s Mail Art in Red Show”, 1980.
     A traveling mail art exhibition (emphasis on Ruston, Louisiana location) during autumn of 1980. A poster and a flyer of the event are included, which mention JMB as a participant. A mail art project and chain letter are also sent with the materials.



518. Artworker Contart News, No. 2, Dec. 1979.
     A poster of news and announcements for 1980, with a handwritten note to JMB. Signed by Robert and Ruth Rehfeldt in 1979.



519. International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 17th edition, 1981-82.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB’s L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods, offering short synopses of each.



520. Doc(k)s, No. 35, 1981.
     A French publication that focuses on experimental/Dada art and mail art. Two pages of art and concrete poetry and a page of rubberstamp labels are JMB’s contributions to the issue. Contributors include Hannah Weiner, Peter Frank, Ray di Palma, Davi Det Hompson, Charles Bernstein, Bruce Andrews, Jackson MacLow, Robert Creeley, William S. Burroughs, Ted Berrigan, Claude Pelieu, Opal L. Nations, Dick Higgins, Kathy Acker, Richard Kostelanetz, Alison Knowles, Ray Johnson, and many others.



521. Artifact, No. 1, 1981.
     A magazine of poetry and short fiction, edited by Joseph Matuzak and Josie Kearns. An untitled poem by JMB appears in the issue, spring 1981. Several sheets of paper are stuck into the magazine with works by K. S. Ernst, Richard Kostelanetz, and others. Two copies: one is signed by JMB



522. Antenna: Anonymous Issue, Vol. 6, No. 2, winter 1981.
     A semi-annual magazine of art, poetry and photography. None of the works are accredited to the artist in keeping with the issue’s theme, but several of JMB’s rubberstamp labels are included. Contributors include, apparently, Karl Kempton, Madam X, and others.



523. Compoz-a Puzzle, 1981.
     A packet of four homemade, 16-piece puzzles featuring original artwork with rubberstamps and a short handwritten piece, all by JMB. Three of one type and one of the second.



524. Blow, No. 1, Summer 1981.
     An Oregon-based magazine of modern writing, edited by Mike Bonner. A short untitled poem by JMB is included in the issue. Contributors include Effie Mihopoulos, Joel Dailey, and others.



525. High Performance, Vol. 4, No. 4, Winter 1981-2
     A California-based quarterly focusing on performance art, edited by Linda Frye Burnham. A two-page spread of poems from JMB’s Nips Poems is featured, which includes “Nips Meat”, “His Shoes”, “Nips In Day”, “Nips Splits” and four other titles plus a drawing. Two copies. Includes work by or about Rachel Rosenthal, Steven Durland, Linda Montano, Diane Rothenberg, William S. Burroughs, John Giorno, Laurie Anderson, and others.



526. Materials from the VEC Audio Exchange Project, 1981.
     A listing of the artists featured on the ninth VEC collection of word oriented sound pieces titled “Ulises’ Dog”. Two poems by JMB are included on side-A of the cassette (titles unlisted). JMB’s contact info is also provided along with those of the other contributors. Cassette tape not included. VEC was run by Rod Summers.

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Folder Number #527-542

527. OR, No. 37, 1981.
     Small Dada-based publications with text, graphics, collage, etc. An untitled visual poetry graphic by JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett is included. OR was edited by Don Milliken.



528. Membership Roster for the Columbus Art League, 1981.
     A short pamphlet with listings of CAL presidents and members. Both JMB and CMB are included in the roster, along with their contact information.



529. Umbrella, Vol. 4, No. 2, 1981.
     A California-based newsletter of news, reviews, etc., with primary editing duties performed by Judith Hoffberg. The reviews section lists several publications from Luna Bisonte Prods: Puking Horse, Main Road, Meat Click, and L&FT.



530. Bikini Girl, No. 8, 1981.
     A magazine of letters, art and writing, mostly with a ‘pin-up girl’ theme. Issue 8 includes a poem by JMB titled “Lot Wait”. Edited by Lisa Baumgardner.



531. Sphinx, No. 14/15, 1981.
     A French magazine of experimental art and writing, edited by Patrick Mounier. Issue contains an advertisement for “Synglossie ‘81”, which includes a reference to JMB as one of the American contributors. Contributors to Sphinx include Miroljub Todorovic, Paulo Bruscky, Claude Pelieu, Opal L. Nations, Vittore Baroni, Jürgen Olbrich, Julien Blaine, Lon Spiegelman, and others.



532. “L’art Postal Dedans/Dehors (Mail Art In/Out)”, 1981.
     Documentation of a mail art show in Paris, France, organized by Daniel Daligand and others. JMB listed as a participant.



533. Fetiche Journal, No. 2, 1981.
     An Italian magazine of articles, poetry, visual poetry and art, edited by Walter Gaspari. A short untitled poem by JMB is included in both English and Italian. Contributors include Franco Beltrametti, Lon Spiegelman, Daniel Daligand, Piotr Rypson, G. A. Cavellini, and others.



534. Negative Capability, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1981.
     A magazine offering poetry, fiction and translations, with primary editing duties performed by Sue Brannan Walker. A poem titled “Lip” by JMB is included.



535. Ear Cannibal, 1981.
     A poetry chapbook by “John N. Bennett”, published by “Lone Biscuit Products”. Includes a total of twenty-four poems and twelve pages. The back-cover features quotes from Paul Weinman and Ron Androla on the merit of John N. Bennett’s work. All the poems were written by Weinman and Androla as a satire/homage on JMB’s work.



536. Materials from the “Help” exhibition, 1981.
     An international mail art show in LA, California from Sep. 6 – Nov. 7, 1980. JMB is listed as one of almost four hundred exhibiting artists. The catalog contains a holographic note written to JMB from coordinator Lon Spiegelman. Also included is a flyer with a second note to JMB and a review of mail art by Lon Spiegelman, reprinted from “Pro Fun”, a manifesto on the nature of mail art.



537. Catalog from “International Rubberstamp Workshop”, 1981.
     A catalog titled Quotationstamps from a workshop held in Bremen, Germany, from Aug. 22- 30, 1981. A three-line rubberstamp poem by JMB is included in the catalog. Contributors include Peter Below, Ulises Carrión, Robin Crozier, Klaus Groh, Davi Det Hompson, Ko de Jonge, Jürgen Olbrich, Pawel Petasz, Robert and Ruth Rehfeldt, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, Horacio Zabala, Richard Kostelanetz, and many others.



538. Dialogue, Vol. 3, No. 5, May/June 1981.
     Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. Issue features a holographic poem by JMB titled “3 Teeth” and a TS poem titled “Lip Lip Lip” in tangential connection to a Cleveland exhibition from June 19 – July 11, 1981, featuring JMB, Julie Edberg, and Deirdre Daw. Three copies.



• 538a. Dialogue, Vol. 3, No. 6, July/Aug. 1981.
  Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. The event calendar mentions the “Big Notes” exhibition with JMB, at the Spaces Gallery in Cleveland, OH, from June 19 – July 11, (cf folder 550). Two copies.



539. The Nice Review of the Popular Arts, No. 2, 1981.
     A New York-based magazine of articles, poetry, collage, art and more. An untitled poem and graphic by JMB are included. A handwritten letter (from Jan 27, 1981) to JMB from Theo Dorian is also inside the envelope. Dorian and Bart Plantenga were the editors.



540. Beef, Vol. 1, No. 6, Spring1981.
     A full-size, politically independent tabloid of articles, artwork, writing, etc. No apparent reference to JMB. Contributors include Carol Stetser, Peter Huttinger, Lon Spiegelman, and others.



541. OP, Spring edition, 1981.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc. May contain small references to JMB.



542. Dialogue, Vol. 4, No. 1, Nov./Dec. 1981.
     Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. Issue contains JMB’s “Be Blank” label in connection to the “Big Notes, Words, Junk Assemblages and Collaborations” exhibition of work by JMB and CMB at the CAGE gallery in Cincinnati, OH, from Oct. 3 – 24. Two copies.

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Folder Number #543-575

543. Artists’ Pulp: Ate Art edition 1981.
     A Cincinnati, Ohio – based magazine of art, news and various types of written word, published by C.A.G.E. gallery. Issue features a brief ars poetica by JMB titled “Meat, Time, and Poetry”. Four copies.



544. Sator Comix, No. 4, 1981.
     A Poland-based pc magazine featuring small 1 in. x 1.5 in. pieces of art and writing. A rubberstamp poem by JMB is featured. Also included are works by Lon Spiegelman, Rod Summers, Paulo Bruscky, Robin Crozier, Vittore Baroni, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, Dámaso Ogaz, and others.



545. Participant list for “Did Marcel Get a Chainletter?”, [1981].
     A conceptual exhibit at the Burpee Art Museum, Rockford, IL, from May 3 – June 17. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



546. Lost and Found Times, No. 10, 1981.
     The tenth edition of JMB’s magazine featuring work by Al Ackerman, JMB, CMB, Robin Crozier, Guy R. Beining, Scott Helmes, Davi Det Hompson, Richard Olson, Bern Porter, Marilyn Rosenberg, Madam X, K. S. Ernst, F. A. Nettelbeck, and many others. JMB’s includes “The Sleep” label, a holographic poem with graphic on the cover, a poem titled “Many Sons”, a second holographic poem, a poetry collaboration with Bonspiel, two collaborations with Davi Det Hompson, and another with Al Ackerman. Published through Luna Bisonte Prods in Aug. 1981. Four copies.



547. Sponsor Development Program Newsletter from the Ohio Arts Council, Issue 5, and Artist Contact List, 1981.
     The 'poets' section of the Artist Contact List gives JMB’s address.



548. Participant list for “All California Erotic Art Exhibit” / “International Mail Art”, 1981.
     Two simultaneous shows held in Vista, CA, on Jan. 4. The participant list includes JMB’s contact information.



549. Catalog from “The Great Midwestern Bookshow”, 1981.
     A show for “readers, writers, artists and booksellers” held at the Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, from Apr. 24-26. The “Small Press Art Exhibition” list includes JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods.



550. “Spaces” and “Artreach” show cards, 1981.
     The Artreach show refers to “Words, Big Notes, Junk Assemblages and Collaborations” put on by JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett from July 18 – Aug. 9. One side of the flyer is filled with an untitled holographic poem by C. Mehrl and JMB. 7 copies. The “Spaces” show is a Cleveland, OH, exhibition of words, sculpture, and drawings from June 19 – July 11. The ‘words’ are provided by JMB and the flyers feature a short sample of holographic poetry. 6 copies.



551. Tongue, Apr., 1981
     A Wisconsin-based artzine produced by Richard Olson in Beloit. Issue is devoted to JMB’s holographic poetry including two short poems and a longer piece shown written both normal and backwards.



552. Catalog from “48226” show, 1981.
     An international mail art show in Detroit, Michigan, from Aug. 15 – Sept. 12. JMB is included in the United States participant list.



553. Participant list / poster from “Metallic A”, 1981.
     A show of international graffiti mail art held in Bruxelles, Belgium from Aug. 17 – Sept. 26. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



554. Blades, No. 12, 1981
     A small Tangier-based magazine of poetry and graphics, edited by Joann Balingit and Francis Poole. JMB contributes a poem titled “Her Bag”, two untitled poems, and a rubberstamp poem to the issue. Material from CMB is also included. A letter to JMB and CMB from the editors is in the envelope as well.



555. Participant list from “Illusion and Reality”, 1981.
     An international exhibition of postcards in River Falls, Wisconsin, from Apr. 22 – May 5. The participant list includes JMB.



556. El Salvador: A Selected List of Research Materials in the Ohio State Libraries, 1981.
     A pc ts publication of monographs and serials relating to El Savador, compiled by JMB and Elena Vásquez Devenish for the Latin American Reading room at OSU: 12 pages. Two copies.



557. Smegma: The Magazine, No. 4, 1981.
     A New York – based magazine of mail art, Dadaist art, and writing, edited by Greater Manhattan Artists. Issue includes JMB and CMB’s poem, “Calculus Nips ‘Budding Einstein’”.



558. Otra Sintaxis, 1981.
     A chapbook of visual poetry by Armando Zárate and Hugo Bastos, published through JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods. One copy signed by Zarate with a letter to JMB laid in. Three copies.



559. Luna Bisonte Prods’ postcard collections, 1981.
     A collection of postcards of collaborative and independent work by JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett published through LBP. Content includes ts poems, handwritten poems, and graphics: titled works are “Here”, “My Teeth”, and “Sea to C”. Five sets of sixteen postcards equals eighty total.



560. Eleventh Assembling, 1981.
     Collection of material assembled by Richard Kostelanetz and David Cole that specializes in “unpublishable” material. Edition with focus topic of “What would you do with a grant of $500,000” features a visual poetry / graphic piece titled “No Self” by JMB. Contributors include David Cole, Robin Crozier, Agnes Denes, Rita Dove, George Economov, Robert Filliou, Scott Helmes, Robert Lax, Joel Lipman, George Myers, Jr., Opal L. Nations, Bern Porter, Lon Spiegelman, Paul Zelevansky, and others.



561. Materials from the Mohammed Mail Art Project, 1981.
     A color copy of a page with several Applied Appliances poems (cf. next folder) by JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett, sent out to the members of the Mohammed project. Paper is encased in a plastic protective cover. The poems are in JMB’s calligraphy.



562. Applied Appliances, 1981.
     A small chapbook publication of poetry by JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett, published through Luna Bisonte Prods. The pages each feature two lines of poetry, bound in a cover with the title rubberstamped onto it: 10 pages. 20 copies: four of them are signed and lettered by JMB and CMB.



563. Me Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1981.
     A magazine of photo permutations, edited by Carlo Pittore. The supplement to the issue documents the “Homage Omaggio – Bern Porter International Mail Art Exhibition”, which features work by JMB.



564. Con-fusion “Marginal Post”, 1981.
     A mail art package from Argentina, sent to C. Mehrl and JMB from Graciela G. Marx. Letter is string-bound and folds open to several different levels. The letter is composed of work by several different artists including JMB. Work by Robin Crozier, Vittore Baroni, Pawel Petasz, C. Mehrl and many others. Includes an original “The” label by JMB.



565. Participant list from “Mail Art Exhibit” at Temple Univ., 1981.
     An international exhibition of mail art in Philadelphia, PA, from Feb. 2 – 20, 1981. JMB is listed as a participant.



• 565a. Kaldron: Spring Equinox Issue, No. 14, 1981.
  A tabloid-style magazine featuring reviews and visual poetry, edited by Karl Kempton. A list of visual poetry/language magazines received, mentions Lost and Found Times, No. 9. This issue includes work by several Russian visual poets, and Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt, Betty Danon, Guillermo Diesler, Vittore Baroni, Doris Cross, A. de Araujo, Constantin Xenakis, David Arnold, Scott Helmes, and others.



566. Arte Postale, newsletter, 1981.
     A set of three papers sent out by A. P.’s editor Vittore Baroni in Italy. The advertisement cites many of the artists who contribute to the magazine including JMB. A correspondence statement and an edition of Near the Edge, featuring photos/art from Anna Banana, Vittore Baroni, Bill Gaglione and the Bay Area Dadaists, are also in the envelope.



567. NRG, No. 15, 1981.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry. Two poems by JMB titled “Burning Dog” and “Water Wall” are featured in the issue. Other contributors include Guy R. Beining, Scott Helmes, Paul Weinman, F. A. Nettelbeck, Charles Henri Ford, Dan Raphael, and others. Two copies.



568. Materials from Artpool and G. Galantai, 1981.
     Several flyers for Artpool’s Periodical Space #4 and #6. The poster for the fourth exhibition, which includes postcards, rubberstamps and postage stamps, took place from Apr. 10 – 20, 1980, in Budapest; JMB listed as a participant. 2 copies. The flyer for the 6th exhibition gives details on how to submit your stamps, which will be reproduced on sheets of thirty stamps each. A signed page of fluxpost stamps by G. Galantai is also included. Two copies.



569. Documentation for “First Book Gathering”, 1981.
     A show of performances, books, and artwork coordinated by David Cole and Susan Share on Mar. 21, in Brooklyn, New York. JMB’s contributions are Puking Horse, Main Road, and “Hello, My Name Is Unit”. A handwritten note from David Cole to JMB is included, dated May 9, 1981. Each page of this catalog was drawn by Cole.



570. Catalog from the “Mailed Sounds” mail art project, 1981.
     A collaborative project using the visual mediums or art and visual poetry to recall auricular mediums; concept was created by Pete Horobin and executed with aid from Tudor Morris. The catalog includes a poem by JMB titled “The Memory”. Contributors include Robin Crozier, Klaus Groh, Lon Spiegelman, Carlo Pittore, Susan Young, David Zack, and many others.



571. ArtworkersNews, Vol. 10, No. 6, 1981.
     A New York – based newspaper dedicated to the art community. The ‘Books and Periodicals’ section features a write-up of Lost and Found Times, No. 9, reviewed by Steve s’Soreff, who also sent the article to JMB.



572. Catalog from “Artist’s Book Show and Reading Room Exhibition” in Springfield, MA, 1981.
     A book exhibition at the Zone Gallery in Springfield, from Sept. 24 – (?), curated by Carol Forget and Brendan Stecchini. JMB’s listed items in the show are Motel Moods, Puking Horse, and his collaborative work with Catherine Mehrl, Applied Appliances. Folder has a review of the show by Robin Karson, photocopied from the Daily News, Oct. 1, 1981. Two copies.



573. Writers Grapevine, August 1981.
     A literary newsletter for Ohio writers, edited by Maggie Abel. The issue gives reference to JMB and CMB’s exhibition at Artreach Gallery, “Words, Big Notes, Junk Assemblages and Collaborations”, from July 18 – Aug. 9, 1981.



574. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 1, Nov. 1981.
     A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project from the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Two copies.



• 574a. This Is Important, No. 2, 1981.
  A small Californian chapbook publication of poetry, edited by F. A. Nettelbeck. A rubberstamp label by JMB titled “Burning Poodle on the Steps” is featured. Other poets included are Bob Heman, Richard Kostelanetz, F. A. Nettelbeck, John Nettelbeck, and Barry Nelson. Fourteen copies.



575. This Is Important, No. 3, 1981.
     A small Californian chapbook publication of poetry, edited by F. A. Nettelbeck. A short untitled poem by JMB is included in the issue, as well as work from William S. Burroughs, John Giorno, Robin Holcomb, Bob Heman, and F. A. Nettelbeck. Twenty-five copies. Also included is an advertisement for a tribute to Henry Miller that includes a performance by F. A. Nettelbeck in Santa Cruz, CA, on Sept. 23.

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576. NRG, No. 17, 1981.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry. Issue is a retrospective of work by Peter Ganick, but the ‘works received’ lists JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods publications, Puking Horse and Main Road.



577. Fly by Night, No. 1, 1981.
     A New York-based magazine of art, poetry, visual poetry, and short fiction, edited by Gary Nargi and John Pages. Two poems by JMB are included: “Dipstick for Lady C” and “I Grabbed”. Other featured poets are Jerome Salzmann, Sheila Murphy, Opal Nations, F. A. Nettelbeck, Loris Essary, Charles Henri Ford, Raymond Federman, Karl Kempton, Gerard Malanga, and many others.



578. Catalog for the “First International Art-Door Exhibition”, 1981.
     An exhibition held in Recife, Brazil during 1981. JMB is listed as a participant in a parallel show held in conjunction with the “Art-Door Exhibition”. Exhibition consisted of artists’ work on billboards. Most of the artists were Brazilian, but also included artists from around the world including Robin Crozier, Ko de Jonge, and others, all of whose work is illustrated.



579. Artreach, No. 1, 1981.
     A tabloid-style magazine offering news for central Ohio artists, edited by Ray Calvin. A poem titled “Central Corner” by JMB is included in the issue. Three copies.



• 579a. Artreach, No. 3, 1981.
  A tabloid-style magazine offering news for central Ohio artists, edited by Lin Nelson. The third issue includes a front-page interview (and picture) with JMB and C. Mehrl done by Robert Moore, in connection with their “Words, Big Notes, Junk Assemblages and Collaborations” exhibit (cf. folder 550).



580. Arte Postale: The Boxed Edition, No. 24, 1981.
     An Italian mail art magazine/project, edited by Vittore Baroni. Issue twenty-four is a package of art designed from common objects and/or trash. JMB’s contributions include rubberstamp pieces such as “It is the. The Blood”, and “No Snakes”. Also contains artwork by Bern Porter, Carlo Pittore, Robin Crozier, Ko de Jonge, Guy Bleus, Carol Stetser, and many others.



581. Drunkard R.N.S, No. 7, 1981.
     A magazine of Dadaist art, writing and photography, edited by Al Ackerman. Issue contains a holographic poem by JMB as well as a drawing titled “Drunk Nurse”. Includes work from Monty Cantsin, Lon Spiegelman, Judy Urich, Zack/Patty Blaster, and many others.



582. OP, Summer edition, 1981.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc., edited by John Foster. No apparent reference to JMB.



583. Lifeline, Issue 153, 1981.
     Magazine for writers giving tips for preparing a manuscript and reviews of happenings in the literary field, edited by Douglas Pollard. The ‘Projects’ section includes JMB’s Lost and Found Times, along with contact information for LBP.



584. Libellus, No. 5, 1981.
     A Belgian mail art magazine featuring art and news, edited by Guy Schraenen. A listing of ‘mail received’ includes JMB. Issue features art by Richard Kostelanetz, C. A. Cavellini, Guy Schraenen, Gabor Toth, Ben Vautier, Chris Jones, and many others.



585. Material from the “Table-project”, 1981.
     A catalog/overview of Robin Crozier’s “Table-project” from early 1981. Two of the photographs in the pamphlet show a table with multiple copies of Meat Click, a collaboration between JMB and Crozier, on it. Folder includes mail envelope with a note to JMB from Crozier on the back.



586. Trax: Technodeath, 1281 edition, Dec. 1981.
     A small booklet of industrial-culture news, and texts, edited by Vittore Baroni. Includes two poems by JMB, “Burnt Sofa”, and “Splitting Santa”. Booklet and other printed matter included accompanied a cassette tape to be found elsewhere in the collection.



587. Near the Edge Editions, ca. 1980-1981.
     Assemblage mail art package coordinated by Vittore Baroni. Includes loose sheets and two booklets: The Badge Show, with work by JMB, Al Ackerman, Opal L. Nations, and others; and Lieutenant Murnau 4488, with work by JMB, Lon Spiegelman, and others. With mailing envelope.



588. Material from “Clay-Stamp” exhibition, 1981.
     An exhibition at the Sidac Archives in Holland, during April 1981, organized by Piet Franzen. Participant list includes JMB. Also included are pieces of mail art from an unspecified artist (probably Piet Franzen) and an advertisement for Sema-Cahier magazine.



589. Flyer for “Celebrate the Arts: Ohio Very Special Arts Festival”, 1981.
     A festival held by Ohio State University from May 27 – 28, 1981, organized by Darryl Bojanowski and Gary Steinen. JMB is listed as a participant, offering a word art workshop.



590. Catalog from the “First Los Angeles Erotic Mail Art Show”, 1981.
     An exhibition in Los Angeles with mail art from Aug. 15 – Oct. 27, coordinated by Richard A. Meade. JMB is listed as a participant.



591. Theatre du Silence, No. 9, 1981.
     A small Italian poetry magazine, edited by Giampaolo Guerini. The rubberstamp labels presented on the cover of the magazine are JMB’s “Be Blank” and “No Snakes” labels. JMB’s poem “Nips Meat” is included, and work by Scott Helmes, Robert Kelly, Walter Gaspari, John Ashbery (translated by Vittore Baroni), and others.



592. OP, Fall edition, 1981.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc., edited by John Foster. No apparent reference to JMB.

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Folder Number #593-600

593. News Neon York, 1981.
     A tabloid-style magazine of Dadaist art, writing and satire. Several rubberstamp labels by JMB are featured in the issue: “Blank Wall”, “No Snakes”, “The Sleep”, “The Blood”, and “It is the”. Two copies. Includes work, some of it unattributed, by Bern Porter, David Cole, Joel Lipman, Davi Det Hompson, and others.



594. Printed Matter, Inc. Artists’ Books Catalogue, 1981.
     Company catering to small press and artists’ books, records, tapes, etc. The catalogue lists a number of JMB’s chapbooks: Contents, Do Not Cough: Select Labels, Image Standards, Meat Watch, Nick L. Nips, Driver Training, Six Portraits, Time Release, Time’s Dipstick, White Screen, and Lost and Found Times, No. 4.



595. Latin American History Sources: Selected List for Undergraduates, 1981.
     A bibliographical list of Latin American publications, compiled by JMB and Norma J. Bruce for the Latin American Reading Room at Ohio State University. Eight pages: Two copies.



596. My Insane Education, 1981.
     A compilation of artists’ works coordinated by Roy Radio. Included are two pages of JMB’s work: A graphic/rubberstamp piece and a short poem, both labeled LBP 74. Other featured artists are Bern Porter, Carlo Pittore, Lon Spiegelman, Robin Crozier, Al Ackerman, Lucien Suel, James Haining, G. A. Cavellini, Roy Radio, and many others.



• 596a. “Artist’s Publications Tweed Museum Fall 1980” list and accompanying letter, March 1981.
  The list of artists’ featured works includes a number of JMB’s publications: Blank Wall, Joint Words (with Bruce Andrews), Lip, Main Road, Motel Moods, Nips Poems, and Pumped Gravel (with C. Mehrl). The letter from Michael Day and Philip Meany is a notice sent out to artists whose works were exhibited during Nov. 1980, at the Tweed Museum.



597. Catalog for “So Take It to the Press”, 1981.
     An art exhibition at the Mo Ming Gallery in Chicago from Oct. 2 – 31, curated by Tom Broderick and John Hogan. JMB is listed as a participant in the show. Other artists include Bern Porter, Scott Helmes, David Cole, Richard Kostelanetz, Marilyn R. Rosenberg, Vittore Baroni, and many others.



598. ME too, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1981.
     A magazine of experimental art, edited by Carlo Pittore. Issue features images of stamps by Carlo Pittore. An advertisement for Luna Bisonte Prods is included as well as a sheet of signed stamps for JMB.



599. Libellus, No. 6, 1981.
     A Belgian mail art magazine featuring art and news, edited by Guy Schraenen. A listing of ‘mail received’ includes JMB. Issue features art by Ken Saville, Klaus Groh, Falves Silva, E. A. Vigo, and many others.



600. Material from the “Are You Experienced / L.H.F.S. Mail Art Exhibition”, 1981.
     A mail art exhibition in Belgium from Oct. 1 – 30, curated by Guy Bleus. JMB is listed on the participant list, which includes a microfiche catalog of the works exhibited (including JMB’s). A poster is also included which lists JMB again as a participant.

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Folder Number #601-624

601. Zone Collaborations, No. 7, 1981.
     A magazine of collaborative art, writing, and interviews, edited by Peter Cherches and Dennis DeForge. A graphic/rubberstamp piece by JMB and C. Mehrl is featured with the label “Lamp Wind”. Also includes work from Richard Kostelanetz, Opal Nations, Bern Porter, E. F. Higgins, Buster Cleveland, Vito Acconci, Charles Bernstein, Ron Silliman, James Sheer, John Yau, and many others.



602. Libellus, No. 7, 1981.
     A Belgian mail art magazine featuring art and news, edited by Guy Schraenen. A listing of ‘mail received’ includes JMB. Issue features art by Pawel Petasz, E. F. Higgins, III, Carlo Pittore, Falves Silva, Bill Gaglione, Guy Schraenen, and many others.



603. National Association for Poetry Therapy News, Aug. 1981.
     A newsletter for poets interested in the therapeutic effects of poetic expression. The newsletter reviews JMB’s workshop presented at the “Ohio Very Special Arts Festival” and his contributions to poetry therapy.



604. Poster for “Arte Postal”, 1981.
     Poster for a mail art show at Galeria Bar o Patacón, La Corvna, Spain, summer 1981.



605. The Ohio State Lantern, July 21, 1981.
     Campus newspaper that includes an article titled “Artwork viewed as trash” on JMB and C. Mehrl’s “Words, Big Notes, Junk Assemblages and Collaborations” exhibit (cf. folder 550). Six copies.



606. Libellus, Nos. 8,9, 1981.
     A Belgian mail art magazine featuring art and news, edited by Guy Schraenen. In the eighth issue, the listing of ‘mail received’ includes JMB. Issue eight also features postage stamps with works by different artists, including a “Time Release” stamp by JMB. Other featured artists are Vittore Baroni, Lon Spiegelman, Bern Porter, Carlo Pittore, Scott Helmes, Robin Crozier, and many others. Issue nine gives information for the “Unsolicited Mail” exhibition and a flyer for the “Antwerp International Mail Art Festival” and features work by Ray Johnson, Vigo Marx, Arno Arts, and several others.



607. Poster for the “Internationaler Stempelworkshop”, 1981.
     A rubberstamp workshop held in Bremen, Germany, from Aug. 22 – 30, organized by Peter Jörg Splettstosser. The list of participants includes JMB. JMB’s rubberstamp poem “The Stone Hat” is stamped on the folded addressed-for-mailing side of poster.



608. Beef: Drone Culture Issue, 1981.
     Beef is a full-size, politically independent tabloid of articles, artwork, writing, etc. Issue features an ad for JMB’ s Lost and Found Times, accompanied by a short poem by C. Mehrl. Includes work by Lon Spiegelman and others.



609. Lifeline, No. 163, 1981.
     Newsletter for writers giving tips for preparing a manuscript and reviews of happenings in the literary field, edited by Douglas Pollard. The ‘Projects’ section includes JMB’s Lost and Found Times, along with contact information for LBP.



610. Documentation of Mail Art show, 1981.
     Participants list, with some works reproduced, of a mail art show at Rutgers State University, New Brunswick, NJ, spring 1981. JMB listed as a participant.



611. Against the Wall, Vol. 9, No. 10, 1981.
     A Libertarian publication of interviews, essays, and political news. Issue features an ad for JMB / Luna Bisonte Prods’ Puking Horse, Nips Poems, Main Road and Motel Moods.



612. The News: Beechwold/Clintonville, Vol. 1, No. 12, 1981.
     A tabloid for residents of northern Columbus, Ohio. The newspaper includes a calendar of upcoming events that lists JMB and C. Mehrl’s “Words, Big Notes, Junk Assemblages and Collaborations” exhibit at Artreach Gallery (cf. folder 550).



613. Stamp-Art, No. 2, 1981.
     An assembling of stamp art by international artists, edited by William Gaglione. A page of work by JMB is included as well as work from Carlo Pittore, Lon Spiegelman, Buster Cleveland, Vittore Baroni, Judith Hoffberg, Serge Luigetti, Marilyn Rosenberg, Ko de Jonge, and many others.



614. Artreach, No. 2, 1981.
     A tabloid-style magazine offering news for central Ohio artists, edited by Michael Horvath. A ‘Welcome to New Members’ section lists both C. Mehrl and JMB. Two poems by JMB are also printed on the Poetry Page: “Jerks in the Basement” and “Headache”.



615. Participant list for “Sluj Internationale”, 1981.
     An art exhibition held at Eastern Montana College from July 6 – 24, 1981. The participant list includes JMB. Also includes Steven Durland, Opal Nations, Al Ackerman, Robin Crozier, Bill Gaglione, Carlo Pittore, Peter Below, Paulo Bruscky, and many others.



616. Libellus, Nos. 10,11, 1981.
     A Belgian mail art magazine featuring art and news, edited by Guy Schraenen. The tenth issue includes JMB in its list of received mail. Also includes artwork by Guy Schraenen, Guy Bleus, J. Vandenbroucke, Luc Deleu, and others. Other artists include Leonhard Duch, Chuck Stake, Bill Gaglione, Gabor Toth, and others.



617. List of Senders for “Letters to Kobe” exhibition, 1981.
     A mail art exhibition in Kobe, Japan through the Kobe Port Island Exposition Association during the autumn of 1981. The list includes JMB along with his contact information. Two color photos of the exhibit are also in the envelope.



618. Poster for “Drawing Activity” exhibition, 1981.
     An exhibition of drawing signs in Poland during Oct. 1981. JMB is included on the poster as a participant in the show along with Lon Spiegelman, E. F. Higgins, Opal L. Nations, Ko de Jonge, Carlo Pittore, Pawel Petasz, and many others.



619. My Secret Life in the Mail, 1981.
     A sporadically published mail art magazine of reviews, articles, and news, edited by Cheryl Cline. JMB’s Puking Horse publication is reviewed in the issue. The issue also features a “Statement on Teaching Mail Art” by Lon Spiegelman.



620. Flyer for “The Meeting” performance, 1981.
     A Mail-Art-Performance by Henk Fakkeldij, in Utrecht, Nederland. JMB is listed as a participant in the show. The flyer also has a handwritten note from Henk Fakkeldij to JMB.



621. Catalog for the “Metronom” exhibition, 1981.
     A large exhibition of artists’ books in Barcelona, Spain, from Oct. – Nov. 1981, curated by Rafael Tous I Giner. JMB’s contributions are Main Road, Applied Appliances, Blank Wall, Do Not Cough, Motel Moods, Joint Words, (with Bruce Andrews) and Pumped Gravel, (with C. Mehrl). A picture of the chapbooks is also included in the catalog.



622. Catalog for “XVI Bienal de São Paulo”, 1981.
     A large exhibition of mail art in São Paulo, Brazil, from Oct. – Dec. 1981, curated by Walter Zanini. A photo of a visual poetry collage by C. Mehrl and JMB is included in the catalog, along with photos of many of the works in the show. Many of the works are illustrated, including work by Anna Banana, Barbara Rosenthal, Claude Pelieu, Clemente Padin, Dámaso Ogaz, David Cole, Felipe Ehrenberg, Gabor Toth, Guillermo Diesler, Guy Bleus, G. C. Marx, Horst Hahn, Joel Lipman, Klaus Groh, Ko de Jonge, Lon Spiegelman, Opal Nations, Robin Crozier, and many others.



623. Participant list for “Alien Transmissions”, 1981.
     An international art exhibition from February to May, featuring mail art sent to Artlink in Fort Wayne, Indiana. JMB is listed as a participant in the show.



624. OP, Winter edition, 1981.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc., edited by John Foster. No JMB reference.

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Folder Number #625-644

625. Calendar for the Northampton Museum of Modern Art New York Annex, 1981.
     A calendar for April 1981 that lists artists’ birthdays for the month. Included is Job Bend-it (JMB) complete with a farcical biography, a portrait photo and a group photo. The photo was actually taken at Printed Matter in NYC in 1980, and includes Marilyn Rosenberg, Uncle Don Milliken, C. Mehrl Bennett, Peter Frank, Buster Cleveland, and E. F. Higgins.



626. Artists’ Pulp: Special edition 1981.
     A Cincinnati, Ohio – based magazine of art, news and various types of written word, published by C.A.G.E. gallery. Issue is a loose-leaf edition contained in a large envelope, including a holographic poem by JMB and C. Mehrl, a postcard poem by JMB, and an ad for Lost and Found Times. Other contributors include Peter Huttinger, G. Galantai, and Hudson.



627. Flyers for an exhibition at C.A.G.E., 1981.
     An exhibition in Cincinnati, OH, from Oct. 3 – 24. The featured artworks are sculptures by C. Mehrl Bennett, drawings by JMB, and snapshots by Jack Hendley. The opening day also includes a showing of JMB’s Time’s T-Bone, as filmed by John McClintock. The backside of the flyers features poetry and rubberstamp labels by JMB and C. Mehrl. Nine copies.



628. The Oxidized Look, No. 11, 1981.
     Italy-based magazine that publishes mail art pieces from various artists, edited by Daniele Ciullini. A poem by JMB titled “Selfportrait with C-Clamp” is included in the issue. Also included is work from Opal L. Nations, Joachim Wagner, Pawel Petasz, Edgardo A. Vigo, Paulo Bruscky, John Evans, Robin Crozier, Vittore Baroni, and many others.



629. Abraxas, No. 23/24, 1981.
     A Wisconsin magazine of art, poetry, articles, reviews, etc., edited by Ingrid Swanberg, Warren Woessner and David Hilton. The issue features a collaborative rubberstamp label by JMB and Robin Crozier: “Be Blank”. Also included is work from Ivan Argüelles, Miekal And, B.Z. Niditch, and many others.



630. Poster and participant list for “Messages 81” exhibition, 1981.
     An international mail art exhibition held in Italy from August 13 – 22. JMB is listed as a contributor for the show.



631. Mail Art Publications from Manuel Marín, 1981.
     Includes a note from Marín to JMB; a catalogue of a 1981 mail art show at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México including work by Vittore Baroni, Ulises Carrión, L. F. Duch, Aaron Flores, Graciela Gutiérrez Marx, Manuel Marín, Lon Spiegelman, Edgardo A Vigo, and others; an issue of Post/Arte, No. 1, 1981, edited by Aaron Flores, including work by Manuel Marín, A. de Araujo, Vittore Baroni, J. Romeo Galdámez, and others, and a catalog of a show called “Março, I Aniversario”, that includes work by JMB, Robert Rehfeldt, L. F. Duch, John Furnival, A. de Araujo, Ulises Carrión, Edgardo A. Vigo, Aaron Flores, Lon Spiegelman, Ruth Wolf Rehfelt, Keith Rahmmings, Karl Kempton, and many others.



632. Participant list for “Mostra Internacional de Arte Postal", 1981.
     Participant list for an exhibition at the Museu Postal e Telegráfico, Brasilia, Brazil. JMB listed as a participant.



633. Poster for “Cavellini Mail Art Exhibition”, 1981.
     An international mail art exhibition held in Italy, during Oct. 1981. JMB is included in the list of contributing artists. Exhibition was organized by Peppe Rosamilia.



634. Commonpress, No. 34, 1981.
     An art magazine with international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz. This issue edited by Bwa and Zpap. Eight short untitled calligraphic poems by JMB are featured in the issue. Also includes work from Klaus Groh, Robin Crozier, Pawel Petasz, Vittore Baroni, Lon Spiegelman, Opal L. Nations, and many others.



• 634a. Commonpress: Homosexuality, No. 39, [1981].
  An art magazine with international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz. This issue edited by Cristoph Machert. The issue lists JMB as a mail artist and provides his contact information. Includes work by Ko de Jonge, Leonhard F. Duch, Klaus Groh, Falves Silva, Lon Spiegelman, Gabor Toth, Ulises Carrión, and many others.



635. Arte Postale, No. 16, 1981.
     An Italian magazine compilation of art works sent in by the artists, edited by Vittore Baroni. The sixteenth issue is a loose-leaf edition with an accompanying poster folded around it. A handwritten poem by JMB is included in the issue along with work by Ko de Jonge, Carlo Pittore, Geoffrey Cook, Peter Below, Daniel Daligand, S. Gustav Hägglund, Vittore Baroni, Scott Helmes, and many others.



636. Material from a mail art show at Dr. Zwiebel’s Telepraxis, 1981.
     An international mail art exhibition held at Kunstlerhaus, Stuttgart. The catalog lists JMB as an American participant.



637. “Mail 666” / “Mail Art Is No Label” [1982].
     A mail art assembling project sent out to recipients, including a personal note to JMB from “R. A.” An original rubberstamped poem by JMB is included in the package along with work from Robin Crozier, Guy Bleus, Giovanni Fontana, Edgardo–Antonio Vigo, Vittore Baroni, Lucien Suel, Daniel Daligand, G. Galantai, Michael Mollett, Lon Spiegelman, and many others. Project includes approximately 81 total pieces of mail art. Project organized by Llys Dana in Germany.



638. NRG, No. 18, 1982.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry, edited by Dan Raphael. Issue features a handwritten poem by JMB titled “Bank”, and two untitled poems. Contributors include Guy Beining, Bern Porter, Tom Whalen, and others.



• 638a. Commonpress: Material Metamorphosis, No. 47, 1982.
  An art magazine with international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz. This issue edited by Cracker Jack Kid. The issue is loose-leaf and bound in a folder: details are given on clothing sent in by different artists, including pieces of an outfit (socks, t-shirt, sweater, pants, button-down shirt, undergarments) of JMB’s. Paper was then made from the clothing; sampler of the paper included in folder. A photo of JMB’s artwork is also included. Other participants include Al Ackerman, Guy Bleus, Paulo Bruscky, Robin Crozier, Klaus Groh, Vittore Baroni, Pawel Petasz, Buster Cleveland, Richard Kostelanetz, and many others.



639. My Secret Life in the Mail, No. 4, 1982.
     An irregularly published mail art magazine of reviews, articles, and news, edited by Cheryl Cline. The issue has a review of some of JMB’s published work: Puking Horse, Applied Appliances, Nips Poems, and Lost and Found Times, No. 19.



• 639a. My Secret Life in the Mail, No. 6, 1982.
  A sporadically published mail art magazine of reviews, articles, and news, edited by Cheryl Cline. JMB’s Lost and Found Times is favorably reviewed in the magazine.



640. Participant list for “Enlightenment and Depravity in Urban Life” mail art show, 1982.
     A mail art show at the University of Illinois from April 13 – 23, 1982, curated by Steven Balkin. JMB is listed as a participant in the show.



641. Prop, No. 8, 1982.
     An irregularly published magazine of writing, art, and photography, edited by Louise Krasniewicz and Joachim Frank. A handwritten poem with a rubberstamp border by JMB and CMB is featured in the issue. Other artists include Guy R. Beining, Bob Snyder, Peter West, and others.



642. Xeropost, No. ?, 1982.
     A Pennsylvanian mail art magazine of news, art and articles, edited by Sheldon Polsky. A poem titled “Here” by JMB is featured in the magazine. Includes work by Guy Bleus, Al Ackerman, Lisa Baumgardner, Paulo Bruscky, Opal L. Nations, Ray Johnson, and many others.



643. Original Art Magazine, Mar.1982.
     An Italian magazine of art, and avant-garde writing, edited by Giampiero Bini and Loredana Grimaldi. The issue features a handwritten poem by JMB titled “No”. Includes work from Ko de Jonge, Giovanni Fontana, Guy Bleus, Rod Summers, and many others.



644. Columbus Art League – Membership Roster, 1982.
     A short pamphlet with listings of CAL presidents and members. Both JMB and CMB are included in the roster, along with their contact information.

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Folder Number #645-663

645. Lost and Found Times, No. 11, April 1982.
     The eleventh edition of JMB’s magazine published through Luna Bisonte Prods. JMB’s featured work includes three poetry collaborations with Robin Crozier (one titled “Chapter One”), a poem titled “The Hebephrenic from Fungi” with Al Ackerman, two untitled handwritten poems with CMB, and two poems by just JMB: “Garbage at Sea” and “No Matter”. Includes work from Guy R. Beining, Llys Dana, Joachim Frank, Peter Huttinger, Paul Weinman, Charles Henri Ford, Al Ackerman, Dan Raphael, and many others. Eleven copies.



646. Catalog from the “Mid-South Small Press Design Exhibition”, 1982.
     An exhibition in Clarksville, Tennessee, from Mar. 1 – 31. JMB and/or Luna Bisonte Prods is listed as a contributor for nine publications: Time Release, Puking Horse, Main Road, Motel Moods, Time’s Dipstick, Joint Words, Blank Wall, Richard Kostelanetz’s Numbers 2, and Doug Landies’ Sensitive Spots.



647. NRG, No. 18, 1982.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry, edited by Dan Raphael. An untitled poem by JMB and CMB is included along with work from Guy Beining, Bern Porter, Tom Hansen, Jerome Salzman, Paul Weinman, and others. Cf. Folder 638.



648. NRG, No. 19, 1982.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry, edited by Dan Raphael. An untitled poem by JMB and C. Mehrl is featured in the issue. Includes work from Guy Beining, Michael Dec, Edward Mycue, Willie Smith, Alan Vandenburgh, and many others. Three copies.



649. Be Blank, 1982.
     A chapbook by JMB that consists of ten blank pages with the exception of a title page and a “Be Blank” rubberstamp on the penultimate page. Part of JMB’s “Vibromax” series of hand-made books. Sep. 1982. Four copies.



650. Participant list for “Male Mail”, 1982.
     A large mail art show held at Burlington County College in Pemberton, New Jersey, from May 9 – June 23. JMB is listed as a contributor for five entries.



651. Atticus Review, No. 1, 1982.
     A California-based magazine of poetry, short fiction, and art, edited by Harry Polkinhorn, Christa Polkinhorn, Ralph Cook, and Deborah Cook. A poem titled “Where” by JMB is featured in the issue. Contributors include Ezra Pound, Robin Holcomb, and many others.



652. Some Blood: Joint Poems, 1982.
     A poetry chapbook by JMB and C. Mehrl, published through Luna Bisonte Prods. Many short ts poems, a holographic poem, and two rubberstamp labels (“Bore Shoot” and “Lamp Wind”) are included: sixteen pages. Fifteen copies: four are signed and lettered.



653. Abraxas: Special Wisconsin Issue, No. 25/26, 1982.
     A Wisconsin magazine of art, poetry, articles, reviews, etc., edited by Ingrid Swanberg, Warren Woessner and David Hilton. Includes a rubberstamp poem by JMB, “No Snakes”. A section listing books and magazines of interest includes Lost and Found Times, No. 10. The review of JMB and Robin Crozier’s Be Blank in Abraxas, No. 23/24 is catalogued in a past-content guide as well. Includes work from Ivan Argüelles, Mikhail Horowitz, Richard Kostelanetz, Ingrid Swanberg, Lewis Randall, and many others.



654. Pudding Magazine, No. 6, 1982.
     A Columbus-based magazine produced in conjunction with the Association for Poetry Therapy, edited by Jennifer Groce Welch, Doug Swisher, and Rick Welch. A poem by JMB titled “Summer Playhouse” is featured. Also includes work from Philip St. Clair, J.S. Collins, Ann Caldwell, and many others. Two copies.



655. Atticus Review, No. 2, 1982.
     A California-based magazine of poetry, short fiction, and art, edited by Harry Polkinhorn, Ralph Cook, and Deborah Cook. Two poems by JMB are featured in the issue: “Grinder” and “Garbage at Sea”. Includes work from Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jerome Rothenberg, Harry Polkinhorn, Bill Condon, Robin Holcomb, and others. A short note is provided for each contributor, listing JMB as the editor of L&FT. Two copies.



656. Sphinx, No. 16-17, 1982.
     A French magazine of experimental art and writing, edited by Llys Dana. Includes work from Dick Higgins, Thierry Tillier, Opal L. Nations, Lucien Suel, Julien Blaine, and others. Issue contains an advertisement for “Mail Art Is No Label”, which references JMB as a contributor. Includes a note from Dana laid in.



657. Truly Fine Press, Vol. 6, No. 1, 1982.
     Tabloid-style literary magazine, edited by Jerry Madson. Includes a rubberstamp poem titled “No” by JMB. Includes work by Scott Helmes, Hugh Fox (an article on Richard Kostelanetz), Dan Raphael, and others. Seven copies.



658. Artmagpub Newsletter, No. 2, 1982.
     A newsletter for artists involved in small press magazines, edited by Larry Smith. Features a five-page section on JMB and his work. Material includes three poems in collaboration with Robin Crozier, a small bibliography of JMB’s work, a printed letter to the editor, a reprint of an article on JMB by Ellin Carter taken from the Columbus Dispatch, Apr. 11, 1982, two rubberstamp labels, and a short poem titled “The Memory”. Other artists included are Joachim Frank, George Myers, Jr., Larry Rippel, Carlo Pittore and others.



659. Small Press Review, Vol. 14, No. 11, 1982,
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets, edited by Len Fulton. Atticus, No. 1, is reviewed with a mention of JMB as a contributor to the issue. Two copies.



660. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 2, 1982.
     A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. JMB is listed as a contact person for the reading room, both as publisher and mediator for students seeking tutorial help in Spanish. Three copies.



• 660a. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 3, 1982.
  A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. JMB is listed for his work on a bibliography, La Cocina Hispanoamericana: A Selection of Latin American Cookbooks. Three copies.



• 660b. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 4, 1982. A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. JMB is also listed as the contact person for anyone seeking to promote activities, travel, or research projects through the newsletter. Four copies.



661. WhiteWalls, No. 7, Autumn 1982.
     A magazine of photography, art, and writing, edited by Buzz Spector and Timothy Porges. An index of past issues of WhiteWalls lists Bennett as a contributor to No. 2 (cf. folder 365). Includes work by Scott Helmes, Phil Berkman, Ellen Lanyon, Nan Becker, and Gretchen Garner.



662. Coda: Poets and Writers Newsletter, Vol. 10, No. 2, 1982.
     Journal for poets and authors focusing on the financial aspects of writing for a living. The issue features a section on grants and awards given to writers that mentions JMB as receiver of $1000 from the Ohio Arts Council.



663. Poster and flyer from “Bookworks: 1982”
     A book fair held at the Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Oct. 1 – 3. No apparent reference to JMB. JMB may have had books in the bookfair.

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Folder Number #664-693

664. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 5, 1982.
     A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Four copies.



665. Material from the “Texas Birthday Mail Art Show”, 1982.
     An international mail art show in Kerrville, Texas, in celebration of the state’s 150th “birthday”. The participation list includes JMB under the moniker of “The Spitter”. Three pieces of Texas shaped pasta are included in the envelope.



666. Writers Grapevine, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1982.
     A literary newsletter for Ohio writers, edited by Betsy Greiner. The newsletter’s Literary Arts Calendar section lists the “Peer Group Session” of the Ohio Valley Regional Training Center and Library. The March 25 session is a discussion of the merits of poetry of the past for poetry therapy, led by JMB.



667. Blades, No. 14, 1982.
     A small magazine of Dadaist art and writing, edited by Francis Poole and Joann Balangit. A graphic with calligraphic visual poetry by JMB is included in the issue. A handwritten note from F. Poole and J. Balangit to JMB and CMB is also in the envelope.



668. Columbus Art: Black Aesthetics, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1982.
     A news tabloid focusing on visual art published with help from the Ohio Arts Council. The “Art Talk” section mentions JMB’s receipt of a mini-grant from the Ohio Arts Council.



669. Catalog from “The Shirt Show”, 1982.
     A mail art show held in Tokyo, Japan, from Feb. 2 – 16, 1982. A picture of JMB’s contribution to the exhibition is featured in the catalog. Other contributors are Klaus Groh, Ko de Jonge, Lon Spiegelman, Vittore Baroni, Thierry Tillier, Leonhard Frank Duch, Carlo Pittore, Manuel Marín, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, Robin Crozier, Giovanni Fontana, Guy Schraenen, Guy Bleus, Paulo Bruscky, and many others.



670. Bile, [Nov.] 1982.
     Magazine of Surrealist/Dada art, collage, etc., published by Bradley Lastname. An advertisement for visual poetry t-shirts and sweatshirts by C. Mehrl, K. S. Ernst, Karl Kempton, David Cole, JMB, and Richard Kostelanetz is included. Shirts are distributed through a New Jersey company: Press Me Close, run by K. S. Ernst.



671. The Gamut, No. 6, 1982.
     “A journal of ideas and information”, published through Cleveland State University and edited by Leonhard Trawick, Louis Millic, and Stephen Coleman. An article by Leonard Trawick titled “Concrete Poetry: Medium Awaiting a Masterpiece” features examples of visual poetry from George Herbert, Seiichi Niikuni, William Blake, e.e. cummings, JMB’s “The Shirt”, and others.



672. Commonpress, No. 46, 1982.
     An art magazine with international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz. This issue edited by Angelika Schmidt. JMB and C. Mehrl’s contact information is provided in the back of the magazine. Issue includes artwork from Bill Gaglione, Robin Crozier, Paulo Bruscky, Peter Below, Pawel Petasz, Vittore Baroni, and many others.



673. Artspace, Vol. 5, No. 4, 1982.
     A free publication by the Ohio Arts Council to provide information on local artists and events. JMB is listed as a recipient of a $1000 grant in 1983 for Fiscal Year 1983.



674. The Small Press Review, Vol. 14, No. 8, 1982.
     Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets, edited by Len Fulton and Ellen Ferber. Issue features an advertisement for Press Me Close shirts with JMB’s design shown as an example (cf. folder 670).



675. Dialogue: The Ohio Arts Journal, July/Aug. 1982.
     Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. JMB’s grant from the Ohio Arts Council for 1983 is listed in a record of recipients.



676. OP: “L” Issue, July-Aug. 1982.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc. A listing of “L” publications includes JMB’s Lost and Found Times, No. 11.



677. Artmagpub Newsletter, No. 4, 1982.
     A newsletter for artists involved in small press magazines, edited by Larry Smith. A start of an add-on poem from JMB to the editor or readers, a poem in collaboration with C. Mehrl, two poems titled “Smoking Head” and “Waiting Can”, a list of JMB publications, miscellaneous rubberstamp labels, and two untitled calligraphic poems are included. Other featured artists are Carlo Pittore and Joachim Frank.



678. Impossibilists, No. 17, 1982.
     A magazine of poetry, art and short fiction, edited by Musicmaster. Two poems by JMB are featured: “No Matter” and “Four Rooms”. Includes work by Keith Rahmmings, Katherine Dunn, Al Ackerman, and others. Two copies.



679. A Poetry Mag: An Experimental Magazine, No. 3/4, 1982.
     A Massachusetts-based magazine, edited by Teri Fontaine. Two poems by JMB are included: “Screaming in the Hall” and “New Cleaver”. Includes work by Gian Lombardo, Tony Moffeit, and others.



680. OP: “N” Issue, Nov.-Dec. 1982.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc. May contain small references to JMB.



681. Crawl Space, No. 4, Spring 1982.
     An Illinois poetry magazine, edited by Dennis Gulling. JMB’s poem, “Selfportrait with C-Clamp” is featured in the issue. Includes work by Joel Dailey and others. Two copies.



682. “No Soap” postcards, 1982.
     An envelope of postcards featuring a calligraphic poem with graphic border by JMB: “No Soap”. The postcards were printed by K. S. Ernst’s company, Press Me Close. Eight copies.



683. Artmagpub Newsletter, No. 5, 1982.
     A newsletter for artists involved in small press magazines, edited by Larry Smith. Issue features an advertisement for L&FT, No. 12, with a sample poem “No” by JMB, a poem in collaboration with K. S. Ernst, a poem titled “Not in the Hall”, and a calligraphic poem also titled “No”. Includes work from Joel Lipman, editor Larry Smith, and an article on Bern Porter by Judd Tully.



684. The Latin American Reading Room Guide, [1982].
     A guide to the Latin American Reading Room at the Ohio State University Main Library. The listing of Research Guides includes several by JMB: Latin American Literature, Intermediate Spanish (with Norma J. Bruce), and Latin American History Sources (also with Norma J. Bruce). Eleven copies.



685. Artists’ Pulp, No. ?, 1982.
     A Cincinnati, Ohio – based magazine of art, news and various types of written word, published by C.A.G.E. Gallery. Issue features an untitled calligraphic poem from JMB.
     Five copies.



686. Participant catalog for The Mother’s Day Show, 1982.
     An exhibition of mail art held in San Diego, California from May 9 – 16, 1982. JMB is listed as a participant in the show along with Anna Banana, Guy Bleus, Paulo Bruscky, Vittore Baroni, Leonhard Frank Duch, Carlo Pittore, and many others.



687. The Directory of Small Press & Magazine Editors & Publishers, 13th edition, 1982-3.
     A publication of contact information for international small press publishers and publications, edited by Len Fulton and Ellen Ferber. JMB is listed in the directory for L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods.



688. The Voice and the Word, No. 8, 1982.
     A publication put out by the Ohio Poets’ Association based in Ashland, Ohio. The issue offers biographies of members of the organization, which includes a bio on JMB with an incomplete bibliography and a portrait from White Screen. Three copies.



689. Stamps from MINA, 1982.
     A package from the Museo Internacionale de Neu Art featuring the international project: Global Postal 84 Stamp edition. JMB’s contribution is an artist’s postage stamp featuring his “Try Suicide” rubberstamp label. Other artists include Geoffrey Cook, G. A. Cavellini, Anna Banana, Bill Gaglione, Bern Porter, Guy Schraenen, Opal Nations, Buster Cleveland, Al Ackerman, Pawel Petasz, and many others.



690. Bidet, No. 32, 1982.
     A mail art assembling magazine a.k.a. Arte Postale, edited by Vittore Baroni. A rubberstamp label / graphic by JMB titled “Death Transfer” is featured in the issue. Other artists include Manuel Marín, Carol Stetser, Guy Bleus, and many others.



691. The Dancing Cigarettes, 1982.
     Pc of a postcard announcing the 4th annual “100 Artists Show” in NYC, 1982. JMB is listed as one of the contributors. Postcard was addressed to William S. Burroughs with “The Dancing Cigarettes” applied over the show information. Cf. Folder 695.



692. Poster and materials from the International Mail Art Show, 1982.
     An exhibition of work by international mail artists held in Portland, Oregon during June 1982. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



693. Beef, [1982].
     A full-size, alternative art tabloid of articles, artwork, writing, etc., from Omaha. May contain small references to JMB.

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Box 48

Folder Number #694-703

694. OP: “I” Issue, Jan. – Feb. 1982.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc. JMB is mentioned in an index to OP, as being featured in issue F-11.



695. Materials from the “100 Artists Show”, 1982.
     A pc article from the Washington Square News documenting the fourth annual “100 Artists Show” in New York City during April 1982. A piece of mail art from sender Mark Gildav is included along with an original calligraphic art piece titled “Blender Death” by JMB that was featured in the show. Cf. Folder 691.



696. Lost and Found Times, No. 12, 1982.
     The twelfth edition of JMB’s magazine published through Luna Bisonte Prods. Issue features two poems by JMB titled “No” and “Death Transfer”, two art/calligraphic pieces, a poetry collaboration with K. S. Ernst titled “Press Me Death”, and a collaborative “definition” project with Davi Det Hompson. Includes work by Al Ackerman, Guy R. Beining, Michael Dec, Giovanni Fontana, Joel Lipman, S. Gustav Hagglund, Keith Rahmmings, Dan Raphael, Paul Weinman, and others. Twelve copies. Also included are twelve postcard- size advertisements for the issue of L&FT.



• 696a. Laughing Bear Newsletter, No. 19, 1982.
  News from the Laughing Bear Press, as a supplement to Laughing Bear Magazine. The list of Laughing Bear publications includes Meat Dip, Blank Wall, and Jerks.



697. Benzene, No. 5/6, 1982.
     A tabloid magazine of fiction, review, criticism, etc., edited by Allan Bealy and Sheila Keenan. A poem by JMB titled “Merchandise Piece” from Rituals is featured. Includes work by Opal L. Nations, Shelia Keenan, Bern Porter, Ken Saville, Carlo Pittore, Charles Bernstein, Bruce Andrews, Paul Zelevansky, and many others.



698. Doc(k)s, No. 46, Summer 1982.
     A French publication that focuses on experimental/Dada art and mail art. A calligraphic poem titled “Drive” by JMB is featured. Other artists include Julien Blaine, Falves Silva, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, Vittore Baroni, Giovanni Fontana, Ken Friedman, Lucien Suel, Franco Beltrametti, and many others.



699. Catalog from the “NEO-ROC” mail art exhibition, 1982.
     An international mail art exhibition at the Fort Mason Armory Show during Feb. 1982, coordinated by Marlon Rockola and William Gaglione. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



700. Catalog for “MAI(A)L-ART” exhibition, 1982.
     Catalog for an exhibition of mail art focused on pork, held in Reggio Emilia, Italy. JMB is listed as a contributor. Includes works illustrated by Marilyn R. Rosenberg, Paul Vangelisti, Lon Spiegelman, Klaus Groh, Piotr Rypson, Ray Johnson, and others.



701. Catalog for “Poesia Experimental, ARA” exhibition, 1982.
     Catalog for an international exhibition of experimental poetry, held at the Sala Parpalló in Valencia, Spain, 1982. Text in Catalan; Spanish translation at end. Three works by JMB are listed in the index. Works by Scott Helmes, Robin Crozier, Ben Vautier, Julien Blaine, and others are illustrated.



702. Doc(k)s: Espagne, No. 50, 1982.
     An issue of a French publication that focuses on Spanish experimental/Dada art and mail art. A section called Stars Today shows Lost and Found Times, No. 11, with the contact information for Luna Bisonte Prods. Also contains work from Julien Blaine, Julio Campal, Gariel Celaya, Joan Brossa, Vittore Baroni, and many others.



703. Poster for “Fantastic Art”, 1980-2.
     Poster for 2nd “Fantastic Art” show, organized by Peppe Rosamilla in Castel San Giorgio, Italy, 1982. JMB listed as a contributor. Includes an invitation to submit to the 3rd show.

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Box 49

Folder Number #704-722

704. Aerosol, No. 18, 1982. An issue of Aerosol, edited by Violetta Wynants, consisting of a single sheet folded twice. Contents are a poster and documentation of a mail art exhibition “Metallica International Graffiti Mail Art 2” at Cirque Divers, Liege, Belgium, January 1982.



705. Original Art Magazine: “Play with Leonard”, No. 5, 1982.
     An Italian art magazine, edited by Giampiero Bini. An untitled calligraphic poem by JMB is featured in the issue. This was probably a mail art project.



706. Blades, No. 15, 1982.
     A small magazine of Dadaist art and writing, edited by Francis Poole and Joann Balangit. Two poems titled “ Sea Dream” and “Her Bag” by JMB is included. Other artists/writers are Ivan Argüelles, Joann Balangit and Francis Poole.



707. Catalog for the “Alfabeto” exhibition, 1982.
     An international mail art exhibition in Italy during 1982. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show. A piece of mail art from coordinator Umberto Stagnaro is included in the envelope.



708. Catalog from “The World International Mail-Art Exhibition, 1982.
     A mail art exhibition in Holland during 1982. JMB is listed as an American contributor. Other artists include Julien Blaine, Robin Crozier, Clemente Padin, Bern Porter, E. F. Higgins, and many others.



709. Participant list from the “National Mail Art Exhibit”, 1982.
     An exhibition held at the University of Maine in 1982. JMB is listed as a participant in the show.



710. Catalog of The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, 1982.
     An extensive photocopied catalog of Concrete and Visual poetry owned by the Sackners as well as a smaller publication covering their archive of Russian avant-garde, futurist, dada books, and related material from 1897-1960. The visual and concrete poetry catalog contains over 42 items from JMB ranging from broadsides, L&FT, collaborations, labels, and publications.



711. Participant list for “Some People Say We Look More like Sisters”, 1982.
     An international exhibition at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, during April and May 1982. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show. A commemorative hand mirror with the title of the show printed on the case is included.



712. Writers Grapevine, Vol. 3, No. 3, 1982.
     A literary newsletter for Ohio writers, edited by Betsy Greiner. The Literary Arts Calendar lists a PEER group Session of Poetry Therapy led by JMB on March 25, 1982.



713. The Wire, Vol. 2, Issue 7, 1982.
     A five-page magazine of poetry, edited by Sharon Wysocki. An untitled poem by JMB is featured in the issue along with work by Lon Spiegelman, The Fault Press, Xerox Sutra Editions, and others.



714. Catalog for “Enlightenment and Depravity in Urban Life”, 1982.
     An international mail art show curated by Steven Balkin at the University of Illinois from Apr. 13 – 23. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show as well as Anna Banana, Vittore Baroni, Guy Bleus, Klaus Groh, Richard Kostelanetz, Scott Helmes, Musicmaster, and many others.



715. La Cocina Hispanoamericana, 1982.
     A one-page guide to Latin American cookbooks in honor of Hispanic Awareness Week, compiled by JMB for the Latin American Reading Room at the Main Library of the Ohio State University. Three copies.



716. The Laughing Postman, No. 10, 1982.
     A magazine of art, poetry, and articles, edited by Al Ackerman and Laurel McElwain. A poem by JMB titled “Selfportrait with Bedpan” is featured in the magazine, along with work by Andre Stitt, Al Ackerman, Musicmaster, Jim Haining, David Zack, and others.



• 716a. Testube Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1982.
  A newsletter focused on “media for new art and technology” based out of Columbus, Ohio. A blurb mentions the Press Me Close t-shirts designed by JMB and C. Mehrl along with contact information for P.M.C.



717. John M. Bennett Reads cassette, 1982.
     A sixty-minute cassette tape of poetry readings: 1.) Blender. 2.) Nips Poems, Time Release, Puking Horse, The Same. Two copies.



718. Documentation for “Aqui II”, 1982.
     A mail art exhibition project organized by Manuel Marín for Feb. 30 in Mexico. JMB is listed as a contributor. A printed and rubberstamped card by Marín is also included



719. The Gopherwood Review, [1982].
     A Texan magazine of poetry and art, edited by Sandra Reiff and Sharron Crowson. The issue is unnumbered. A piece of calligraphic concrete poetry by JMB is featured in the issue. Other featured artists are Simon Perchik, B. Z. Niditch, Guy Beining, Richard Kostelanetz, and many others.



720. International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 18th edition, 1982-83.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB’s L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods, offering short synopses of each.



721. Sulla Dismisura, No. 57/60, 1982.
     Italian literature and art journal, edited by Alfonso Cardamone. Includes a visual poem by JMB, “My Hand Clutched the Wheel”, and a brief description of L&FT.



722. Kaldron, No. 15, 1982.
     A Californian “journal of visual poetry and language art”, edited by Karl Kempton. A list of visual poetry magazines received includes JMB’s L&FT. Issue includes work from J. W. Curry, Loris Essary, Miekal And, Edward Kaplan, Vittore Baroni, Paulo Bruscky, Guy Beining, David Cole, Giovanni Fontana, and many others.

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Box 50

Folder Number #723-731

723. Catalog from the “Arts for Surviving Mail-Art-Workshop”, 1982-3.
     A large workshop held in Bergkamen, Germany. JMB is listed as a participant in the project.



724. Advertisements for Press Me Close visual poetry shirts, 1982.
     An order form showing eight shirt/jersey designs by JMB, C. Mehrl Bennett, and K. S. Ernst. Nine copies.



725. Stamp Art, No. 3, 1982.
     An assembled Californian magazine of original stamp art, edited by William Gaglione, Darling Darlene, et al. A sheet titled “Check Dependency Death” by JMB and C. Mehrl is included in the volume. Other featured artists are Vittore Baroni, Giovanni Fontana, Manuel Marín, Lon Spiegelman, Guy Bleus, Monty Cantsin, and many others.



726. Intermediate Spanish: A Guide to Library Research, 1982.
     An extensive eight-page bibliography compiled by Norma J. Bruce and JMB for the Latin American Reading Room at the Main Library of the Ohio State University. Three copies.



727. Nice, No. 4, 1982.
     A magazine of sight (art and writing) and sound (several 33 1/3 rpm soundsheets are included), edited by Theo Dorian and Bart Plantenga. The records feature several tracks by JMB: “Lip Lip Lip”, “Her Bag”, and “I Was”. A poem titled “She Had a Towel in her Nose” by C. Mehrl is also featured.



728. Catalog for “Mail Art for Peace”, 1982.
     An international campaign started in June 1981. The poster features works that were exhibited at the Stuttgart Theatre in Germany from Mar. 18 – 24. JMB is listed as a contributor to the project.



729. Stamp project with Arturo Fallico, Feb. 1982.
     A joint project by JMB and Arturo Fallico, creating artists’ stamps in homage of Cavellini. Three copies of a sheet featuring twelve different stamps with rubberstamp words and phrases by JMB. A letter and two postcards from A. Fallico are also included in the envelope. Cf. folder 733.



730. Catalog from tribute to Robert Quercus, 1982.
     A small show featuring international mail art and poetry in London, England in celebration of Robert Quercus’ ninetieth birthday. A short poem titled “The Memory” and a rubberstamp graphic by JMB are included in the catalog, as is work by Chuck Stake, Robin Crozier, Lon Spiegelman, and others.



731. My Secret Life in the Mail, No. 5, 1982.
     A sporadically published mail art magazine of reviews, articles, and news, edited by Cheryl Cline. The letters to the editor include a note from JMB, accrediting C. Mehrl for her co-authorship of Applied Appliances.

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Box 51

Folder Number #732-747

732. Catalog for “O’Patacon”, [1982?].
     Catalog / contributor’s list for a mail art show in La Coruña, Spain.



• 732a. AU poster, No. 50, 1982.
  A Japanese poster publishing news and artwork from the mail art community. AU is a project organized by Shozu Shimamoto. Two or more works by JMB are included in a photo of a display of work for a Mail Art Book.



733. Stamp project with Arturo Fallico, April 1982.
     A joint project by JMB and Arturo Fallico, creating stamps in homage of Cavellini. Three copies of a sheet featuring twelve different stamps with rubberstamp labels by JMB. A letter from A. Fallico and three mail art collages are included in the envelope. These sheets had a printing error. Cf. folder 729.



734. Poster and catalog from “Seoul International Mail-Art Exhibition of Visual Message ‘82”, 1982.
     A mail art exhibition held in Korea from July 7 – 21. A calligraphic poem by JMB titled “No Self” is included along with a resume of his exhibitions, publications, and grants received. Work and resumes of many mail artists from around the world are included.



735. Materials from “Mr. Sandman, Send Me a Dream”, 1981/1982.
     Correspondence history, participation list, and pc photo, from the first international mailart show in the Saudi Arabia, exhibited on Jan. 21, 1982. JMB is listed as an American contributor (2 pieces) and also appears on the list of correspondence. A section of fishnet fabric is also included.



736. Catalog from Cape Fear Foundation’s “Mail Art Show”, 1982.
     An international mail art show held in Wilmington, North Carolina, in Oct. 1981. JMB is listed under postcard contributors.



737. 1983 edition Mail Art Calendar, 1982.
     A poster calendar compiled by Robert’s Telling Tales in Washington State, featuring mail art from many different artists. A graphic/calligraphic piece by JMB titled “Smeared Hat” represents Columbus, Ohio.



• 737a. “Fat Chair” ads, [1982].
  Rubberstamped flyers for a JMB broadside. Flyers are on orange paper.



• 737b. White Worm Review, Vol. 6, No. 11, 1982.
  A magazine edited by Al Ackerman, featuring a longer fiction piece by D. J., the Starbog Worm Master, and various art pieces. Includes rubberstampings by JMB that spell out “Fat Maggots, No Worm”. Two copies.



738. White Worm Review: Special Literary Issue, Vol. 6, No. 12, 1982.
     A magazine of art, fiction, interviews, poetry and more, edited by Al Ackerman. A poem by JMB titled “Worm on the Bridge” is featured in the issue, as well as work by Musicmaster, Ernest Noyes Brookings, David Zack, Jim Haining, and others. Two copies.



739. Quality Publications’ News Notes, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1982.
     An Ohio-based newsletter with reviews of small press publications, edited by Gary Skeens. A large section focused on Luna Bisonte Prods gives the history of its founding with attention to L&FT, and a list of some of the items available through LBP.



740. Der Rabe, The Raven: 1981/82 Yearbook, [1982].
     A collection of artists and writers’ works. A poem by JMB titled “Cut Worm” and an advertisement for Luna Bisonte Prods are included. Edited by Jürgen Kramer, in Bottropp, Germany. Includes work by Saint-John Perse, Robert Kelly, and many others.



• 740a. AU Poster, No. 52, 1982.
  Poster for art show probably organized by Shozo Shimamoto, in Japan.



741. Litanik, 5, 1982.
     Serial publication featuring ads and arrangements for avant-garde publications. At least two list JMB as a contributor. Includes other printed matter.



742. The Quiet Sheet, No. 4, and accompanying materials, 1982.
     A magazine of art, humor, and writing. A page of poetry, graphics, and rubberstamp labels by JMB is included. Other material includes magic tricks, magazine advertisements, sticker, “industrial waste”, a postcard, and other mail art oddities.



743. Mamablanca’s Treasure, 1982.
     Documentation of a mail art project organized by Graciela Gutiérrez Marx, in which contributions were buried in the ground in La Plata, Argentina. JMB listed as a contributor.



744. 458+ Silly Sentences about 458+ Simple Sage Souls, Un-sensibly Scribbled by Seemingly Smart and Scrumptious Merrily Ford, 1982.
     A project that includes a sentence about different mail artists. JMB and C. Mehrl are both included. Pages 1 and 2 only.



745. Participant list for “United for the Peace”, 1982.
     An international art exhibition coordinated by Ruggero Maggi, held in Italy from Dec. 18 – 31, 1982. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



746. Mail art from Arturo Fallico, Sep. 1982.
     A letter to JMB from Arturo Fallico with a slide, a matchbook cover, a receipt, and three copies of a photo collage by JMB, C. Mehrl, and Arturo Fallico, featuring JMB’s rubberstamp label “Death”.



747. Mambo Press Update, Nov. 1982.
     A newsletter with featured art, distributed by Texas-based Mambo Press. Edited by “Nunzio” James Cobb. The main editorial features a reference to a JMB anecdote about a flea market experience. Includes a drawing by Al Ackerman (“Laurel McElwain”).

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Box 52

Folder Number #748-754

748. Arte Postale: Postcardbox, No. 27, 1982.
     An Italian magazine/compilation of art works sent in by artists, edited by Vittore Baroni. No. 27 features over 30 postcards, including a graphic/calligraphic poem by JMB titled “My Teeth”. Other artists include Throbbing Gristle / Coum, Thierry Tillier, Ruggero Maggi, and many others.



749. Trax 0282: Horrorbox, 1982.
     A boxed publication put out through a joint effort by Near the Edge (V. Baroni) and Sound Recycling Terminal (D. Ciullini), featuring postcards from artists as well as a cassette tape of audio recordings. A postcard with an untitled poem by C. Mehrl and JMB is included. Other featured artists are Genesis P. Orridge, Jürgen Olbrich, S. Gustav Hägglund, Thierry Tillier, and many others.



750. Trax 0382: Untitled, 1982.
     A boxed publication assembled by Gincarlo Martina, featuring postcards from different artists. A postcard featuring a small poem by JMB and a folded sheet of paper featuring a graphic and the rubberstamp “No Dog” by JMB and C. Mehrl are included in the edition. Other artists include J. O. Olbrich, Carlo Pittore, Thierry Tillier, Vittore Baroni, William Gaglione, Guy Bleus, Arturo Fallico, Giovanni Fontana, and many others.



751. Trax 0482: Selfportrait, 1982.
     A boxed publication assembled by Piermario Ciani, featuring postcards from different artists. Edition includes an untitled rubberstamp collage by JMB. Other featured artists are Klaus Groh, Ko de Jonge, Guy Bleus, Vittore Baroni, and many others.



752. Trax 0682: Notte Rossa, 1982.
     A magazine of art and writing, assembled by Vittore Baroni and Daniele Ciullini. Issue includes a calligraphic poem by JMB titled “Drive”. Other artists include Peter Below, S. Gustav Hägglund, Bill Gaglione, Robin Crozier, Guy Bleus, Lon Spiegelman, Opal L. Nations, Lisa Baumgardner, Buster Cleveland, and many others.



753. Trax 1182: Greetings, 1982.
     A boxed publication assembled by Piermario Ciani, featuring postcards from different artists. Two poems by JMB are included in the issue: “Here” and “The The”. Other artists include Bill Gaglione, Vittore Baroni, Guy Bleus, and many others.



754. Pelo + Pelo -, 2, 1982.
     An untitled calligraphic poem by JMB is included in this issue of the magazine edited by Emilio Morandi from Bergamo, Italy.

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Box 53

Folder Number #755-773

755. Casual Abuse and The Fault, 1982.
     A magazine of Dadaist art, writing and photo collage. A rubberstamp label by JMB titled “Tampons Soaked in Gasoline” is included. Other featured artists are Leonhard Frank Duch, Opal Nations, Geoffrey Cook, Klaus Groh, Davi Det Hompson, and many others.



756. Artists’ Pulp, Christmas edition, 1982.
     Issue is a collection of mail art contained in a plastic bag. A drawing accompanied by an untitled calligraphic poem by JMB and C. Mehrl is featured in the edition.



757. Advertisements for “The Fourth Annual 100 Artists Show”, 1982.
     Postcard advertisements for an exhibition at Ten Windows gallery in New York City from April – May 1982. JMB and C. Mehrl are both listed as contributors to the show. All artists are listed with their signatures. Eight copies.



758. Poster for “Target: Earth”, 1982.
     A large international mail art exhibition against nuclear weapons in L.A., Calif., during May 1982. JMB and C. Mehrl are both listed as contributors to the show. Organized by Lon Spiegelman and Neal Taylor.



759. Poster and participant list for “Alfabeto”, 1982.
     An international mail art exhibition in Italy during July 1982. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



• 759a. Material from “Aqui II”, 1982-1983.
  A mail art exposition of alternative art postcards. JMB is listed as a participant in the project and has a postcard featuring a calligraphically written “The Same” rubberstamp included. Approximately seventy-five total postcards. Organized by Manuel Marín in Cuernavaca, México.



760. K_Roll Jungle, Jan. 1982.
     Documentation of a mail art show in Caen, France. JMB is listed as a participant.



761. Bonsoir Bonset Theo Van Doesburg, 5, 1982.
     An assembling project coordinated by Mario Gravino. Book features a rubberstamp phrase by JMB: “it is the”. Other artists include Ko de Jonge, Klaus Groh, Robin Crozier, Vittore Baroni, Carlo Pittore, and many others.



762. Algo Pasa, No. 12, 1982.
     Unbound assembling project in a mailing envelope, organized by Manuel Marín and others, in Mexico. JMB contributes a sheet rubberstamped with “Beefs Dogfists” and “El Perro Pasa”.



763. Participant list for “Mail Arts” exhibition, 1982.
     A mail art exhibition held in the Netherlands from April 16 – May 16. JMB is listed as a participant. An invitation for a 1983 Arts in the City show is also included.



764. Miscellaneous mail art from the “Aquí” project, 1982.
     Three sheets of mail art from the Aquí and Algo Pasa projects: a postcard, a sheet with rubberstamps and a pc page of envelopes/postcards from the project, including a rubberstamped envelope by JMB. Organized by Manuel Marín.



765. Mail art and stamps from the “Cavellini project” sent by Arturo Fallico, 1982.
     Envelope includes a letter to JMB, three sheets of mail art (photos, art, clipped text), and two types of stamp sheets from the Cavellini project by A. Fallico with rubberstamp labels by JMB: two copies of one, fourteen copies of second.



766. Materials from “Aqui 1, 2, and 3” exhibition, 1982.
     Documentation and announcements from a rubberstamp exhibition/project at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, organized by Manuel Marín. JMB listed as a participant.



767. Poster from “Salva La Campagne Romana”, 1982.
     An international mail art exhibition held in Rome, Italy, from Sep. 18 – Oct. 3, 1982. JMB is listed as a participant.



• 767a. World Art Atlas, 1981-82.
  Thick catalog from the World Art Atlas – Mail Earth Project, coordinated by Guy Bleus. JMB’s contribution is a “Map of Columbus” with drawing and rubberstamps. Works from many international artists are included as well.



768. Fat Tuesday, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1983.
     “A dossier of eclectic poetry, fiction and art”, edited by FM Cotolo, Nancy Clendaniel, et al. A short untitled calligraphic poem by JMB is included along with an advertisement for L&FT.



769. Testube: Survival Hardcore, Vol. 3, No. 6, 1983.
     Magazine focused on “new wave art and technology” based out of Columbus, Ohio. Included with the issue is the Testube Mail Order Review for June 1983, which features a bibliography of JMB’s publications plus commentary on L&FT and his other work.



770. Poster from the “Paperball Project”, 1983.
     A mail art exhibition held in Tokyo, Japan in June 1983. The poster shows a picture of each of the artists’ submissions, including a rubberstamp/graphic artwork by JMB. Organized by Kowa Kato.



771. Folklore, No. 1, 1983.
     A magazine of poetry, art, and short fiction, edited by G. Sutton Breiding. A poem by JMB is included in the issue: “Circle of Chair”. Also features work by G. X. Jupitter Larsen, Joanna Warwick, Steve Richmond, and others.



772. Pelo+ Pelo, No. 6, 1983.
     Issue subtitled “Hair”. Edited by Emilio Morandi in Bergamo, Italy. Includes a visual poem by JMB, plus work by David Cole, Ruggero Maggi, Buz Blurr, and many others.



773. International Rubberstamp Book, [1983].
     A collection of rubberstamps edited by Igor Giboda in Czechoslovakia. A rubberstamp collage by JMB titled “No / Ant Path” is included. Other featured artists are Leonhard Frank Duch, the Gaglione brothers, Steven Durland, Carlo Pittore, Cavellini, and others.

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Box 54

Folder Number #774-791

774. Kerst ’82, postmarked 1983.
     Newspaper supplement documenting an art festival in Breda, Netherlands, which included a “Mail-Art Project”. The Project is documented here and includes a small piece by JMB, “Death Transfer”.



775. Pudding Magazine, No. 8, 1983.
     A Columbus-based magazine produced in conjunction with the Association for Poetry Therapy, edited by Jennifer Groce Welch, Doug Swisher, and Rick Welch. The issue includes a five-page article by JMB titled “Bedpan and C-Clamp: Rewriting an Old Poem”. Other featured poets/artists include M.C. Escher, Edward Lense, Roger Bower, and others.



776. Blender, 1983.
     A chapbook of poetry by JMB, published through Ghost Dance Publications. 17 pages. [Ghost Dance, 38]. One copy marked “Corrected” in JMB’s hand on front flyleaf; another marked “Master corrected copy” in JMB’s hand on front cover. Ten copies.



777. Mambo Press Update, Nov. 1983.
     A newsletter with featured art, distributed by Texas-based Mambo Press, edited by Nunzio Mifune (James Cobb). The issue includes a drawing / visual poem by JMB. Other contributors include Patty Blaster, Snowwhite Jung, Al Ackerman, Michael Leigh, Sleeze Steele, and David Zack.



778. A Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers, 1983-84 edition, 1983.
     A book containing an extensive listing of contact information of over 5500 writers and poets. JMB’s info is included under the Ohio heading.



779. Catalog for “Artist’s Match Books & Boxes”, 1983.
     An art exhibition held in Pittsburgh from Nov. – Dec. 1983. A matchbook by JMB with “Unit” rubberstamps is included in the catalog along with work from Vittore Baroni, Al Ackerman, Steven Balkin, Cracker Jack Kid, Robin Crozier, Ko de Jonge, and many others.



• 779a. The Edgar Allan Poe Messenger, Vol. 20, No. 2, 1983.
  A magazine of poetry and fiction devoted to Edgar Allan Poe, edited by Stark Lee Davenport (Al Ackerman). A poem by JMB titled “Night Shopping” is featured in the issue. Other contributors are David Zack and Ernest Brookings. Three copies. A letter to JMB from the editor and a letter from the editor and Al Ackerman (which discusses the premises and plan of the magazine) are included.



780. The Edgar Allan Poe Messenger, Vol. 20, No. 3, 1983.
     A magazine of poetry and fiction devoted to Edgar Allan Poe, edited by “Stark Lee Davenport”. A poem titled “Worm Boy” by JMB is included in the issue. Other featured artists are N. C. Ashleigh, Jack A. Withers Smote, and others. Smote’s “The Woman who Ate her Child” is by JMB. Mailing envelope has a note from editor Al Ackerman on one side. Three copies.



781. Downtowner, Vol. 4, No. 12, 1983.
     A newspaper from Dayton, OH. Includes a brief story on a publication party for Jud Yalkut’s Anatomy of a Civil War, published by JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods. Two copies.



782. Place Stamp Here, Issue 2, 1983.
     A set of postcards with one that features rubberstamps and drawing by JMB, printed through K. S. Ernst’s Press Me Close. Other contributors are Scott Helmes, K. S. Ernst, Jerry Madson, Mick Mather, Bern Porter, and Laurie Wechter. Six copies of JMB’s postcard and one full set.



783. Printed Matter, Inc. Catalog, 1983/84 edition.
     A catalog of books by artists, containing work by JMB. Listed publications are Blank Wall, Nick L. Nips’ Driver Training, and Time Release.



• 783a. Columbus Homes Illustrated, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1983.
  A listing of real estate properties for sale in Columbus, OH. Page 49 has a picture of JMB’s house (“Tired of Traffic?”). [The house didn’t sell].



784. Columbus Homes Illustrated, Vol. 1, No. 13, 1983.
     A listing of real estate properties for sale in Columbus, OH. Same photo as in folder 783a, “Spacious Living Room”, pg. 25. [Description is for wrong house; correct description is under photo to left].



785. Columbus Homes Illustrated, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1983.
     A listing of real estate properties for sale in Columbus, OH. Same photo as in 2 previous folders, pg. 138. Two copies.



786. Mambo Press Update, July 1983.
     A newsletter with featured art, distributed by Texas-based Mambo Press. Edited by Nunzio Mifune (James Cobb). A “Speeding Meat” rubberstamp by JMB is featured in the newsletter. Other contributors include Al Ackerman, Snowwhite Jung, and Steve Random.



787. Contact/II, No. 30/31, 1983.
     A bimonthly poetry magazine from New York, edited by Maurice Kenny and J. G. Goscial. Three untitled poems and “Her Bag” by JMB are included. Other featured poets are Jerome Rothenberg, Paul Trachtenberg, Quincy Troupe, Joseph Bruchac, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and many others.



788. Place Stamp Here, Issue 2, 1983.
     A set of postcards by JMB, K. S. Ernst, Scott Helmes, Jerry Madson, Mick Mather, Bern Porter, and Laurie Wechter. JMB’s postcard features rubberstamps and drawing. Postcard series edited by K. S. Ernst.



789. Mambo Press Update, Jan. 1983.
     A newsletter with featured art, distributed by Texas-based Mambo Press. Edited by Nunzio Mifune (James Cobb). The first editorial makes reference to JMB and Lady C. Contributors include Al Ackerman and others.



790. Bath-Tub Original postcard, 1983.
     A postcard featuring a “Who’s who in Mail Art” document that lists JMB along with contact information on each of the artists.



791. Testube Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 3, 1983.
     A newsletter focused on “media for new art and technology” based out of Columbus, Ohio. A review of JMB’s work is included along with two rubberstamps and a sample from his collaborative publication with C. Mehrl: Some Blood: Joint Poems. Includes a letter from editor Tracy Hunker to JMB.

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Folder Number #792-807

792. Newark Press, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1983.
     A newsletter/magazine for alternative art ideas, edited by Mark Wamaling. JMB is listed as a contributor to “Postmark 1983”, a mail art show from Sep. 18 – 24 at Frostburg State College in Maryland.



793. Flyers for “Mail Art Romance”, 1983.
     Flyers for the grand opening of Mail Art Romance, a fifteen-minute film by John McClintock about the meeting and marriage of JMB and C. Mehrl. Film showings and accompanying art were exhibited at C.A.G.E., Cincinnati, Ohio, from Sept. – Oct. 1983. Twelve copies.



794. Il Segnale, 1982 (Postmarked 1983).
     Italian poetry journal; includes a listing for Lost and Found Times.



795. Hora de Poesía, No. 25, 1983.
     A Spanish poetry journal, edited by Javier Lentini. Includes a listing of JMB’s Burning Dog.



796. Japan AU Mail Art Book I, 1983.
     A catalog of artwork from international artists, edited by Shozo Shimamoto. A calligraphic poem titled “No” by JMB is included in the compilation along with works by C. Mehrl, Paulo Bruscky, Carol Stetser, Anna Banana, Leonhard Frank Duch, Bill Gaglione, Ulises Carrión, Steven Durland, Arturo Fallico and others.



• 796a. Burning Dog, 1983.
  A chapbook publication of poetry by JMB, published through Luna Bisonte Prods. Book includes artwork, ts poems and calligraphic poems. 24 pages. Fifteen copies: four are signed and lettered.



797. The International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 19th edition, 1983-84.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB’s L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods, offering short synopses of each.



798. Testube Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1983.
     A newsletter focused on “media for new art and technology” based in Columbus, Ohio. The issue includes a reference to “Mail Art Romance”, a film about JMB and C. Mehrl by John McClintock (c.f. folder 793) and a showing at the Columbus Museum of Art on Feb. 4, 1983.



799. Artcomnet Newsletter, No. 10, 1983.
     A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. A collaborative poem started by JMB is included, as well as a poem and a visual poem.



• 799a. Artcomnet Newsletter, No. 11, 1983.
  A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. An interview of JMB by George Myers is transcribed in the issue along with two rubberstamp collages, a round-robin poetry collaboration started by JMB, and six label poems.



800. Participant list for “The Magic Show”, 1983.
     An international mail art exhibition held in Santa Barbara, Calif., from Dec. 19 – Jan 21, 1983. JMB and C. Mehrl are both listed as contributors to the show.



801. Bambu, No. 3, 1983.
     A loose-leaf assemblage magazine from Italy, edited by Ubaldo Giacomucci. A collage of images and text by JMB is included. Other artists featured are Gerald Jupitter Larsen, Guy Bleus, Cracker Jack Kid, Barbara Rosenthal, Serge Luigetti, and others.



802. Lost and Found Times, No. 13/14, 1983.
     A double edition of JMB’s magazine published through Luna Bisonte Prods. The issue features an untitled calligraphic poem by JMB and C. Mehrl, two short one-line calligraphic poems and three ts poems by JMB: “Not in the Hall”, “Asleep at the Wheel”, and “Jerking over his Nose”. Other poets/artists included are Al Ackerman, JoAnn Balangit, Guy R. Beining, C. Mehrl, William Bennett, Julien Blaine, David Cole, K. S. Ernst, Davi Det Hompson, Edward Lense, F. A. Nettelbeck, Francis Poole, Dan Raphael, Paul Weinman, and others. 10 copies.



803. Lost and Found Times, No. 15, 1983.
     The fifteenth edition of JMB’s magazine published through Luna Bisonte Prods. The issue includes a drawing and calligraphy piece by JMB as well as phrase permutations with K. S. Ernst and four poems “On a Line by E. N. Brookings”, “Biting the Brick”, “No-Boy’s Face” and “No-Boy Murders the Boss”. Other featured artists/poets include Al Ackerman, Ivan Argüelles, Guy Beining, C. Mehrl, William Bennett, David Cole, Robin Crozier, Michael Dec, Leonhard Frank Duch, K. S. Ernst, S. Gustav Hagglund, F. A. Nettelbeck, Bern Porter, Lon Spiegelman, Paul Weinman, Jud Yalkut, and others. Five copies.



804. “Ivory Cards”, 1983.
     A collection of four postcards by JMB featuring a ts poem titled “Sleeping in the Alley”, two untitled calligraphic poems, and a concrete poem. Postcards were published through Luna Bisonte Prods. Two sets.



805. Prop, No. 11, 1983.
     A magazine of reviews, poetry and art, edited by Joachim Frank. A poem by JMB titled “Mind Leaving” is included in the issue, along with a select bibliography of his work included.



806. Catalog and participant list from “Body Parts”, 1983.
     An exhibition of mail art in Pittsburgh, PA, in July 1983. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show. The show was coordinated by Larry Rippel.



807. Industrial Sabotage, No. 23, 1983.
     A small magazine of poetry by an unlisted editor. Editor was jwcurry. A short poem by JMB titled “The Shirt” is included along with work from Jim Roberts, Michael Boyce, F. A. Nettelbeck, and B. Dedora. Three copies.

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Folder Number #808-832

808. “Doctorate of Divinity”, 1983.
     A prank certificate presented to JMB and C. Mehrl by For Boys and Girls Only [Peter Huttinger] in Cincinnati, OH.



• 808a. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 6, 1983.
  A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. JMB is listed as a contact for the newsletter. Four copies.



809. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 7, 1983.
     A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. The newsletter lists the Falklands/Malvinas Bibliography, which was compiled by JMB. Six copies.



• 809a. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 8, 1983.
  A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Five copies.



810. Catalog for the “1983 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition”, 1983.
     An exhibition at the James M. Cox Fine Arts Center in Columbus, OH, from Aug. 5 – 21. The Professional Division lists two works by JMB titled “View” and “I Was Clutching My Final Coins”. Two copies.



811. Pudding Magazine, No. 9, 1983.
     A Columbus-based magazine produced in conjunction with the Association for Poetry Therapy, edited by Jennifer Groce Welch, Doug Swisher, and Rick Welch. JMB’s poem “No Boy” is featured on the back cover of the publication. Other featured artists are Joel Lipman, Sigmund Weiss, and many others. Two copies.



812. The Gamut, No. 9, 1983.
     “A journal of ideas and information”, published through Cleveland State University and edited by Leonhard Trawick, Louis Millic, and Stephen Coleman. JMB is listed as a judge for the Concrete Poetry Contest that the issue focuses on. Also contains work by K. S. Ernst, Scott Helmes, Karl Kempton, David Cole, Joel Lipman, Marilyn Rosenberg, and others.



813. Artcomnet Newsletter, No. 8, 1983.
     A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. An advertisement for JMB’s Burning Dog is included along with a calligraphic concrete poetry piece, short pc handwritten poem, and three ts poems: “Dipstick for Lady C”, “Burning Dog”, and “Lip”. Other members of the Artcomnet group are George Myers Jr., Larry Rippel, Carlo Pittore, Edgar Allan Bushmiller, Joachim Frank, Bern Porter, Joel Lipman, and Steve Random.



814. The Occasional Review, No. 13, 1983.
     A magazine of reviews and interviews, edited by “cute old man soos”. A review of JMB’s L&FT, No. 13/14 is included in the issue. Two copies.



815. OP: “Q” edition, May-June, 1983.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc., edited by John Foster. Includes a reference to JMB in the “N” edition.



816. Art Com, No. 21, 1983.
     A magazine covering different art mediums put out the Contemporary Arts Press, edited by Carl Leoffler and Lynette Taylor. The ‘Books’ section lists JMB’s L&FT, Burning Dog, and Some Blood: Joint Poems (with C. Mehrl). Three copies.



817. NRG, No. 20, 1983.
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry, edited by Dan Raphael. Issue features an untitled poem by JMB and C. Mehrl, along with work by Craig Thompson, Guy R. Beining, K. S. Ernst, B. Z. Niditch, Peter Ganick, Paul Weinman, David Cole, and others. Three copies.



818. Umbrella, Vol. 6, No. 5, 1983.
     A magazine offering reviews of artists’ books, periodicals, etc., edited by Judith Hoffberg. The ‘Art People in the News’ section includes a blurb on C. Mehrl Bennett and JMB’s “Mail Art Romance” film by John McLintock, shown at C.A.G.E. gallery.



819. Testube, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1983.
     A newsletter focused on “media for new art and technology” based in Columbus, Ohio. The edition includes four source booklets, a postcard, a cassette tape, and newsletter. The art booklet lists Luna Bisonte Prods’ JMB and C. Mehrl under the heading of artists.



820. The Falklands-Malvinas: A Select Bibliography, 1983.
     A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The bibliography was compiled by JMB with the assistance of L. Hallewell and David Van Kan as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Twelve pages. Three copies.



821. ND, No. 2, 1983.
     An anonymously edited magazine of interviews, art, poetry, and more. An untitled calligraphic poem by JMB is included. Other contributors to the issue are Guy Bleus, Phillip Johnson, R. van Winjgaarden, Lengyal Andras, and others.



822. Catalog from the “International Bob Dylan ‘Mail-Art’ Exhibition”, 1983.
     An exhibition held in New York from May 18 – 24 at the La Galleria Dell’Occhio. An untitled calligraphic poem by JMB is included. Other artists include Bernd Olbrich, Carlo Pittore, Cracker Jack Kid, Joel Lipman, K. S. Ernst, Al Ackerman, Lon Spiegelman, Arturo Fallico, and others.



823. “Little Magazines” by Cristine C. Rom, 1983.
     A photocopied page from a magazine with an article on small press magazines. No apparent reference to JMB.



824. The Industrial Hand, 1983.
     A three-line poem by JMB published as a strip of folded paper through jw curry’s Curvd H&Z. Five copies.



825. Catalog from “The ME Independence Movement Dirigo”, 1983.
     An international mail art exhibition at the Maine Festival in Brunswick, ME, from Aug. 5 – 7. JMB’s “Burning Poodle on the Steps” rubberstamp is included in the catalog and JMB is also listed as a participant in the show. The catalog also includes a drawing by David Zack.



826. Advertisement for poetry readings at Larry’s Bar in Columbus, OH, 1983.
     Hand-painted flyers for a poetry reading on Jan. 30, 1983, featuring JMB, Mary Danger, and movies from John McClintock, including Mail Art Romance (cf. folder 793). Five copies.



827. Vague/Rant, No. 6, 1983.
     A one-page mail art publication edited by Creative Thing and Steve Random. A description of Mail Art Romance is included (cf. folder 793). A handwritten note to JMB and C. Mehrl from Creative Thing is also included.



828. Dialogue: The Ohio Arts Journal, Vol. 6, No. 1, 1983.
     Akron-based tabloid offering reviews and interviews with Ohio artists. The calendar section lists an exhibition featuring C. Mehrl Bennett and a showing of John McClintock’s Mail Art Romance at the C.A.G.E. gallery in Cincinnati during Sept. 1983.



829. OP: “T” edition, Nov. – Dec. 1983.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc., edited by John Foster. Luna Bisonte Prods is listed under the issue’s ‘Publications’ section.



830. Trax 0383: of Poland, 1983.
     Publication includes a 48-piece collection of postcards and a cassette tape, assembled by Gincarlo Martina. A sheet of paper with a “No” rubberstamp by JMB is included in the set. Other contributing artists are Robin Crozier, Jorgen Christensen, Ko de Jonge, Arturo Fallico, Jürgen Olbrich, Daniele Ciullini, Richard Kostelanetz, Guy Bleus, Giovanni Fontana, Carlo Pittore, Vittore Baroni, and many others.



831. Testube, Vol. 4, No. 2, 1983.
     A newsletter focused on “media for new art and technology” based out of Columbus, Ohio. The Testube mail order/review list includes select issues of JMB’s L&FT and Blank Wall. A blurb devoted to Luna Bisonte Prods with mention of several of JMB’s publications is also included.



832. “Very Old” postcard, 1983.
     A postcard by JMB with a bowl rubberstamp and “very old” rubberstamps. Dated June 1983.

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Folder Number #833-843

833. Artists’ Pulp, 1983.
     A Cincinnati, Ohio – based magazine of art, news and various types of written word, published by C.A.G.E. Gallery and edited by Karen Lewis. An untitled calligraphic poem, “ No-Boy’s Face”, and “Standing in the Rain” by JMB are featured in the issue. Ten copies.



834. Place Stamp Here, Issue 0, 1983.
     A blank postcard as an announcement for a series of cards, with JMB, Ernie Ernst, and K. S. Ernst listed on one side as the artists. JMB’s “piece” is titled “No Soap in Here”. Place Stamp Here is printed by Press Me Close. Five copies. A letter to JMB from K. S. Ernst is also included.



835. Artmagpub Newsletter, No. 7, 1983.
     A newsletter for artists involved in small press magazines, edited by Larry Smith. A calligraphic/graphic by JMB titled “I Could Not” is included along with a letter to Larry Smith, and an advertisement for Some Blood: Joint Poems (with C. Mehrl).



836. MC, No. 4, 1983.
     A magazine of poetry, art and mail art, edited by David Cole and Paul Zelevansky. A rubberstamp collage and short poem by JMB are included. Other featured artists are Robin Crozier, Scott Helmes, Klaus Groh, Bern Porter, Jack Saunders, David Cole, and others. Two copies.



837. Heavy Shades, Issue 2, 1983.
     A magazine of poetry, art, and writing, edited by “Brother X”. A calligraphic poem titled “Blank” by JMB and seven shorter untitled poems are featured. Works by Bern Porter and others are also included. Includes a letter from the editor.



838. Membership Roster for the Columbus Art League, 1983.
     A short pamphlet with listings of CAL presidents and members. Both JMB and CMB are included in the roster, along with their contact information.



839. Catalog for “Mediarte”, 1983.
     Catalog for an exhibition in Genova, Italy, which included a mail art section. No apparent JMB reference, through he probably had work in the mail art exhibit.



• 839a. Writers Grapevine, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1983.
  A literary newsletter for Ohio writers, edited by Betsy Greiner. A double issue dating from 1982-1983. A review of JMB and C. Mehrl’s Some Blood: Joint Poems along with contact information for LBP.



840. This Is Important, No. 6, 1981.
     A small Californian chapbook publication of poetry, edited by F. A. Nettelbeck. A poem titled “When” by JMB is also included. Other featured artists are John Giorno, F. A. Nettelbeck, Karl Kempton, and an excerpt from William S. Burroughs’ The Place of Dead of Dead Roads. Nineteen copies. A short handwritten note to JMB from the editor is also included.



841. FOMT Quiet Time Bulletin, No. 3, 1983.
     A newsletter of art and writing from Northern Ireland, edited by DJ. A diary story by the editor refers to a cassette message from JMB and C. Mehrl.



842. We Did Not Plummet into Space: Variety Poems of Special Interest, 1983.
     A book of poems by Ernest Noyes Brookings published through Innerer Klang. The book contains an introduction by Al Ackerman that starts with a referral and quotation from JMB. A handwritten message and signature from E. N. Brookings to JMB is inside the front cover.



843. Blades, No. 17, 1983.
     A small magazine of Dadaist art and writing, edited by Francis Poole and Joann Balangit. Two poems by JMB are featured in the issue: “Floating Flame” and “Yes-boy Looks for No”. Other writers include Paul Bowles, Richard Collins, Joann Balangit, and others. Two copies; each with a different cover.

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Folder Number #844-856

844. Materials from The Gamut’s concrete poetry contest, 1983.
     Copies of the ninety-eight entries that were reviewed and judged by JMB and two other judges. Several letters of correspondence between JMB and Leonhard Trawick at The Gamut are also included. Entries are from Joel Lipman, Karl Kempton, David Cole, Scott Helmes, Guy Beining, Marilyn Rosenberg, K. S. Ernst, Bern Porter and many others.



845. Artreach, April 1983.
     A short publication offering news to the art community in Columbus, Ohio. A poem by JMB titled “Hiding A Hammer” is included.



846. International Poetry, No. 31, 1983.
     A magazine from the University of Colorado’s Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, edited by Teresinka Pereira. A concrete calligraphic poem by JMB is included along with an advertisement for his Burning Dog publication.



847. Small Press News, Vol. 2, No. 5, 1983.
     A newsletter of events and publications for small press owners or those interested in the community. The ‘Bookshelf’ section reviews JMB’s Burning Dog and Some Blood: Joint Poems (with C. Mehrl).



848. Artists Alliance Revue, March 1983.
     A magazine covering news printed through San Antonio Arts Scene, edited by Dianna Resinkov Kincaid. A list of ‘Who’s Who in Mail Art’ includes JMB’s contact information.



849. Catalog from the “’83 International Summertime Mail Art Show”, 1983.
     A mail art exhibition from July 12 – 17 held at the Kanagawa Prefectural Hall Gallery of Art in Japan. Calligraphic poems by JMB and a postcard from C. Mehrl are shown in the catalog along with work by Giovanni Fontana, Klaus Groh, Ko De Jonge, Michael Scott, Robin Crozier, E. F. Higgins, Guy Bleus, Edgardo Antonio Vigo, Leonhard Frank Duch, G. X. Jupitter Larsen, and many others,



850. Arte Postale, No. 38, 1983.
     A magazine of ‘mail art mediation’ collected by Vittore Baroni. A flyer for the Synthetic International Network that lists JMB as a member is included as well as a Near the Edge collage by Via Raffaelli and an advertisement for Trax.



851. Me Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1983.
     A magazine of art, stamps, poetry, and writing, edited by Carlo Pittore. An editorial by John Evans mentions JMB, C. Mehrl, Buster Cleveland, Robin Crozier, Vittore Baroni, Bill Gaglione, Anna Banana, Steve Durland, Lon Spiegelman, and others.



852. Marge Mail-Art, 1983.
     Participants list for a mail art show held in Bricquebec, France, ca. 1983. JMB is listed.



853. Abraxas, No. 27/28, 1983.
     A Wisconsin magazine of art, poetry, articles, reviews, etc., edited by Ingrid Swanberg, Warren Woessner and David Hilton. The section of books and magazines of interest lists JMB’s L&FT. Contains work by B. Z. Niditch, Mikhail Horowitz, Ingrid Swanberg, Charles Bukowski, David Hilton, and others.



854. Mambo Press Update, Sept. 1983.
     A newsletter with featured art, distributed by Texas-based Mambo Press. A letter to MPU from JMB is printed in the editorial. Edited by Nunzio Mifune [James Cobb].



855. Participant list for “Pressing Issues”, 1983.
     A mail art exhibition held by the Fine Arts Department of the University of Colorado. JMB is listed as a contributor.



856. Statistics Latin America, 1983.
     Bibliography published by the Latin American Reading Room of the OSU library. It was compiled by JMB with the assistance of David Van Kan. Fourteen pages. Three copies.

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Folder Number #856a-889a

• 856a. Participant list for “Once Upon a Time”, 1983.
  A mail art show held at the Carlsbad City Library in California. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show. The date of the exhibition is unknown, [ca. 1983].



857. MC, No. 5, 1983.
     A magazine of poetry, art and mail art, edited by David Cole and Paul Zelevansky. A short calligraphic poem and a rubberstamp by JMB are included. Other featured artists include Robin Crozier, Joel Lipman, Cracker Jack Kid, Lon Spiegelman, Joachim Frank, Guy Beining, Jack Saunders, and many others.



858. NAPT News, January 31, 1983.
     A newsletter put out by the National Association for Poetry Therapy. The tentative schedule for the Annual Conference of the N.A.P.T. lists a workshop by JMB on writing joint poetry. Three copies.



• 858a. Postcard, 1983.
  Pc postcard-sized reproduction of a piece of Japanese art with a Kanji character rubberstamped on it.



859. Participant list and advertisements for “Poets for Peace”, 1983.
     A political activist project supporting peace in response to Ronald Reagan’s pronouncements on the nuclear freeze movement. The project was coordinated by David Romtvedt and Gwen Head. A page of information and three posters of the mission statement and a list of supporters, which includes JMB.



860. Participant list and information from “The Altar Popular and the Basurero Poetico”, 1983.
     “A conceptual art exhibit” held at Wofford College in South Carolina from Jan. 3 – 30, 1983. JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett are both listed as contributors to the show.



861. Mondo Hunkamooga, No. 2, 1983.
     A Canadian journal of small press reviews, edited by Stuart Ross. A review of JMB’s L&FT, No. 13-14, is included.



862. The Wire, Vol. 2, Issue 10-11, 1983.
     A small press magazine of poetry, edited by Sharon Wysocki. A poem by JMB titled “Night Shopping” is included in the issue. Also contains work by Carol Stetser, L. Jackson, and others.



863. Mambo Press Update, 1983.
     A newsletter with featured art, distributed by Texas-based Mambo Press. An editorial by Michael Leigh includes a reference to JMB. A letter to the editor from JMB is also included. Edited by Nunzio Mifune [James Cobb]. Includes work by Al Ackerman, David Zack, Snow White Jung, and others.



864. Harry Bates Club, No. 67, 1983.
     A small press Texan magazine of writing and art. Includes work by Al Ackerman, Musicmaster, and others. Ackerman makes reference to JMB’s L&FT. A note to JMB from editor Al Ackerman is also included.



865. Neo-N Ooze ‘Crazy’ ‘Old’ Poets’ Poetry Magazine, 1983.
     Two versions of an issue of a pc poetry magazine edited by “Oz” [David Zack] in Tepoztlán, Mexico. A poem titled “No Basement” by JMB is included in one. The second version features a letter to JMB and two poems: “Beating it for Lunch” and “No-Boy’s Face”. A handwritten letter from Zack is also included.



866. Artcomnet, No. 12, 1983.
     A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. A letter to Smith from JMB, which includes an untitled collaborative poem started by JMB, is published in the newsletter. JMB’s poem “No-Boy’s Face” is also included. Includes 3 pieces of mail to JMB, from George Myers, Jr., Steve Random, and Mike Mather, all with new lines for the collaborative poem.



867. Partial catalog from “The 1983 Mail Art Beauty Pageant”, 1983.
     An international show compiled on Nov. 26, 1983 and coordinated by Robert Ashworth. The catalog also features JMB’s “Be Blank” rubberstamp.



• 867a. Bambu, No. 7, 1983.
  A loose-leaf mail art compilation magazine from Italy, edited by Ubaldo Giacomucci. The issue contains work by Klaus Groh, Manuel Marín, Carlo Pittore, Serse Luigetti, Ko de Jonge, Ryosuke Cohen, Marilyn Rosenberg, Gerard Jupitter-Larsen, Larry Smith, Gustav Hägglund, Guy Bleus, and others. A separate catalog, the Bambu News Book-Catalogues, includes JMB’s Burning Dog.



868. Quiet Time Bulletin, No. 2, 1983.
     A newsletter of art and writing from Northern Ireland, edited by DJ. A diary story by the editor refers to a quote made by JMB in relation to QTB, No. 1. JMB’s “No Pants” Rubberstamp label is also featured in the bulletin.



• 868a. Artcomnet Newsletter, No. 13, 1983.
  A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. A poem by JMB titled “Worm on the Bridge” is included. Other contributors are Joachim Frank, Carlo Pittore, Bern Porter, and others.



869. Artcomnet Newsletter, No. 14, 1983.
     A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. A postcard, an untitled calligraphic/rubberstamp collage by and two poems by JMB are featured in the issue: “Hat” and “On a Line by E. N. Brookings”. The poetry collaboration started by JMB is also published in incomplete form.



870. Mail Art Hand-book, first edition, 1983.
     An incomplete assembly book with work by many mail artists, published by Henryk Gajewski. JMB is listed as an author for the Mail Art Hand-book. Several advertisements for shows in Amsterdam are also included.



871. Advertisements for Mail Art Romance, 1983.
     A film by John McClintock about the correspondence and marriage of JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett, shown at the home of Lon Spiegelman on Feb. 27, 1983. Nine copies. A sheet of art stamps and a letter from L. Spiegelman are also included.



872. Catalog from the Hollywood show, 1983.
     Catalog of a show of Hollywood-themed mail art, held in San Francisco, May 1983, coordinated by Ian Teuty. JMB is listed as a participant in the show along with Dev Det Hompson, Bern Porter, Al Ackerman, Rod Summers, Jürgen Olbrich, Scott Helmes, Ko de Jonge, G. X. Jupitter-Larsen, Robin Crozier, Sharon Wysocki, and others.



873. Participant list from “It’s a Grand Old…”, 1983.
     An international mail art show held from June 17 – 26 in La Mirada, California. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



874. NAPT News, April 1983.
     A newsletter put out by the National Association for Poetry Therapy. A description about the “National Poetry Therapy Convention” held at the OSU’s Fawcett Center mentions JMB and others as attending experts on poetry therapy. JMB was one of the organizers of the convention. Seven copies.



875. Sub Genius, 1983.
     A magazine of writing, commentary, and correspondence that concerns farcical religious groups, principally The Church of the SubGenius. JMB is jokingly referred to in a review. Includes a mailing envelope from Al Ackerman.



876. Participant list from the “Columbus Art League Juried Exhibition”, 1983.
     A competition/exhibition held in Upper Arlington, OH, from Jan 9 – 30, 1983. JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett are both listed as recipients of awards. Four copies. Two advertisements for the opening reception are included.



877. Participant list from “La Comunicazione come Dono Reciproco”, 1984.
     An international mail art show held at the Galleria Risorgimento, Imola, Italy, in Jan. 1984. JMB is listed as a contributor.



878. Participant list from “General Mail Art Project”, 1983.
     A mail art show apparently held in Ventura, California in 1983. JMB is listed as a contributor.



879. Mail art by Arturo Fallico and JMB, 1983.
     Four mail art postcards designed by A. Fallico and twenty large artist stamps, some of which include rubberstampings by JMB. A letter from A. Fallico to JMB is also included.



880. [1000?] Retinal Rejects, 1983.
     A collaborative chapbook project coordinated by M. Tearle. An art/text collage by C. Mehrl Bennett and a short calligraphic piece by JMB. Other participants are Frank Duch, Don Milliken, Carol Kohler, Al Ackerman, Pat Wertman, Terry Spruell, Steve Random, and Emmett Walsh.



881. Participant list for “Maps: A Mail Art Show”, 1983.
     An international mail art show in Houston, TX, from Dec. 7 – 30. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



882. Catalog and poster from the “Seoul International Drawing Exhibition ‘83”.
     An international exhibition held in Seoul, Korea, during March and April 1983. A calligraphic poem by JMB is featured in the catalog along with a resume of publications, films, grants, and major exhibitions. Other contributors are Clemente Padín, Carlo Pittore, Karl Kempton, Klaus Groh, Vittore Baroni, Robin Crozier, and many others.



883. MXGXzine, 1983.
     A small chapbook magazine of mail art, edited by Tucker Petertil. JMB’s contact information is listed in the magazine. Includes work by Carlo Pittore, Sue Wheeler, and others. A postcard by T. Petertil, an order form for postcards/posters, and a letter from [Tucker Petertil?]



884. House Painters World, No. 86, and miscellaneous mail art, 1983.
     A newsletter documenting the experiences of Bud and Earl Miller [by Al Ackerman]. A letter to JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett from Lon Spiegelman, an advertisement for the Feb. 27, 1983, showing of Mail Art Romance, and a drawing from Al Ackerman are included. With a mailing envelope from Spiegelman.



885. The Seven Tables of S.I.N., 1983.
     A mail art project coordinated by Vittore Baroni. Some of the artwork from the project features a “Dreameat” rubberstamp by JMB. Members of the project include Rod Summers, Guy Bleus, S. Gustave Hagglund, G. X. Jupitter Larsen, Ed Higgins III, Jürgen Olbrich, and others.



886. Artcomnet, No. 15, 1983.
     A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. The issue consists of six different brochures. A letter from JMB to the editor, an advertisement for L&FT, No. 15, a calligraphic visual poem, and two poems, “Hash Face” and “The Boil”, by JMB are included. A list of Artcomnet contributors is included: Joachim Frank, Klaus Groh, Jurgen Kierspel, Joel Lipman, Mick Mather, George Myers, Jr., Carlo Pittore, and others.



887. Information sheet for Mail Art Book Part 2, 1983.
     A book published by Shozu Shimamoto in Japan. JMB was a contributor to the collection.



888. Pelo + Pelo -, No. 7, 1983.
     A mail art publication, edited by Emilio Morandi in Bergamo, Italy. Two artworks by JMB are featured. Other artists include Bill Gaglione, Serge Luigetti, G. Jupitter Larsen, Ray Johnson, Robin Crozier, Opal Nations, and others.



889. Paumonock, June 1983.
     A mail art publication edited by David Cole. The issue features a page of calligraphic poetry and art by JMB and Cole. Includes work by Carlo Pittore. K. S. Ernst, Jack Saunders, Marilyn Rosenberg, Bern Porter, Karl Kempton, Paul Zelevansky, and others. All works are collaborations with Cole. One of fifteen published.



• 889a. Waclaw Ropiecki mail art project documentation, 1983.
  Booklet and other material documenting Ropiecki’s mail art projects, 1980 – 1983, in Wroclaw, Poland. JMB is listed as a participant in two of the projects.

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Folder Number #890-909

890. Catalog of the Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, 1983.
     “A” through “L” of the list covering the personal collection of the Sackner’s. JMB is listed for forty-eight items.



891. NRG, No. 22, [1983-1984].
     Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry and visual poetry, edited by Dan Raphael. An untitled calligraphic poem and a ts poem titled “Horse Dream” by JMB are included. Work by K. S. Ernst, JW Curry, Michael Dec, Loris Essary, Karl Kempton and many others. Three copies.



• 891a Truly Fine Press, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1983.
  A Minnesota-based magazine devoted to poetry, visual poetry, and fiction. An untitled calligraphic poem by JMB is featured. Works by Merritt Clifton, Ivan Argüelles, B.Z. Niditch, K.S. Ernst, Paul Weinman, Dan Raphael, and others, are also included. Four copies.



892. Participant list / catalog for “Mail Art 666”, 1983.
     An art exhibition held in Charleroi, Belgium, from 1982 – 1983, coordinated by Thierry Tillier. JMB is listed as a contributor to the show.



893. Injury by Jury, 1983.
     An international postcard art action on the theme of artwork and artists rejected, curated by Cracker Jack Kid. The list of participants that sent postcards includes JMB.



894. Stampart, No. 4, 1983.
     An assembly magazine of stampart, edited by Bill Gaglione. Featured original rubberstampings by JMB are “Time Release” “The” and “Asleep at the Wheel” (with C. Mehrl Bennett). Other contributors are Guy Bleus, Buster Cleveland, Jupitter Larsen, Manuel Marín, Jürgen Olbrich, Carlo Pittore, Carol Stetser, and others.



895. Catalog and poster for “Paper Planet”, 1983.
     Catalog and poster for mail art show organized by Serge Luigetti in Perugia, Italy, June – Dec. 1983. JMB listed as a participant in catalog and on poster.



896. Neo-N Ooze ‘Crazy’ ‘Old’ Poets’ Poetry Magazine: Editorial, 1983.
     An issue of a pc mail-art/poetry/correspondence magazine edited by “Oz” [David Zack]. A poem by JMB, “On a Line by E. N. Brookings”, and several rubberstampings are included. A letter to JMB from Oz is also attached.



897. Posters from “Multimedia UFRN”, 1983.
     Two posters from a mail art, poetry, rubberstamp, etc., exhibition held in Brazil from May 16 – 28. An informative sheet is also included. No reference to JMB, although he had work in this exhibition.



898. Artcomnet Newsletter, No. 9, 1983.
     A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. An advertisement for JMB’s L&FT, No. 13/14, is included.



899. Tracce, anno II, No. 2/3, 1983.
     Italian literary magazine. Includes a visual poem by JMB, “Blender Death”. A flyer and a 6-pg. graphic story also in folder.



900. White Worm Review, Vol. 10, No. 6, 1983.
     A magazine of art, fiction, interviews, poetry and more, edited by Al Ackerman. No reference to JMB. Includes work or writing by Cracker Jack Kid, Al Ackerman, C. Mehrl Bennett, and others. Illustrations by Nunzio Mifune [James Cobb].



901. VEC poem by JMB, 1983.
     A ZX visual concrete poem by JMB and Rod Summers. Includes a handwritten note from Summers.



902. Tim Ore; Tentatively, a Convenience, 1983.
     Letter and pc text from Tentatively, a Convenience, in an envelope from “John Bennett Fan Club…”. Includes a pc tracing of a calligraphic poem by JMB.



903. Material from the Lon Spiegelman’s showing of Mail Art Romance, 1983.
     Photos, responses, attendance list, and more, from the March 13, 1983, showing of John McClintock’s film about the marriage of JMB and C. Mehrl. The showing was at Lon Spiegelman’s house in LA, California. A collection of art/written responses is also included from the attendants, along with two cassette tapes.



904. Hollywood Confidential, 1983.
     A magazine of art and writing covering a Hollywood theme mail art show, edited by Ian Teuty. JMB is listed as a contributor to the Hollywood show that took place in May at the Storefront in San Francisco, CA. Mailed from The Fault, San Francisco.



905. 8 X 12 inch photographs, 1984.
     A photo of newly born Benjamin Karl Bennett and a photo of JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett holding him.



• 905a. Artcomnet Newsletter, No. 17, 1984.
  A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Joachim Frank. Includes 3 ts poems by JMB: “The Spitter”, “Glasses under the Faucet”, and “Spit from the Wheel”. Contributors are Carlo Pittore, E. A. Bushmiller, and others.



906. Devil / Paradis, No. 11, 1984.
     A mail art magazine featuring postcards from international artists, edited by Thierry Tillier. The directory of mail artists includes JMB.



907. Industrial Sabotage, No. 29, 1984.
     A Canadian poetry magazine edited by J W Curry. Two poems by JMB are included: “Sax and Death” and “Glasses under the Faucet”. Other featured poets are Guy Beining, Peter Ganick, Ed Kaplan, Karl Kempton, F. A. Nettelbeck, Dan Raphael, and others.



908. Photographs taken by Edward Lense, 1984.
     Fifteen B&W photographs (some repeats) and a negative of pictures taken by E. Lense of JMB and C. Mehrl. JMB is in costume with several different masks.



909. “Alfabeto”, mail art show, 1984.
     Contributors list (includes JMB) and poster from mail art show in Soggiorno, Italy, June-July 1984.

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Folder Number #910-945

910. The Ohio State Lantern: Oasis, Vol. 1, No. 7, Nov. 8th, 1984.
     A cultural supplement to the official tabloid of the Ohio State University. A presentation by JMB about his poetry and drawings is listed for Nov. 8th, at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center.



911. The Ohio State Lantern: Oasis, Vol. 1, No. 8, Nov. 15th, 1984.
     A cultural supplement to the official tabloid of the Ohio State University. A presentation by JMB about his poetry and drawings is listed for Nov. 15th, at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center.



912. Flyer for the C.A.G.E. “Xmas Bizarre”, 1984.
     An exhibition at the C.A.G.E. gallery in Cincinnati, OH, from Nov. 30th – Dec. 24th, 1984. JMB is listed as a participating artist.



913. Umbrella: Mailart edition, Vol. 7, No. 2, 1984.
     A magazine offering reviews of artists’ books, periodicals, exhibitions, etc., edited by Judy Hoffberg. This is a special issue edited and produced by Lon Spiegelman. JMB is listed as an objector to the execution of the “Franklin Furnace International Mail Art Exhibition” in New York, NY. Includes an original note to JMB on 1st page (from Spiegelman).



• 913a. OP: “X” issue, Jul. - Aug. 1984.
  A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc., edited by John Foster. The ‘Publications’ section lists The Anatomy of Civil War: Homage to Max Ernst by Jud Yalkut, published through JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods.



914. OP: “Z” issue, Nov. – Dec. 1984.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc., edited by John Foster. The ‘Publications’ section lists Ack’s Hacks, which includes modified versions of JMB’s ‘No-Boy’ poems.



915. Columbus Art, Vol. 5, No. 3, 1984.
     A quarterly tabloid covering cultural events in central Ohio. The calendar of events lists JMB’s ‘Conversations and Coffee’ event at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center on Nov. 15th.



916. Mondo Hunkamooga, No. 3, 1984.
     A Canadian journal of small press reviews, edited by Stuart Ross. An advertisement for Antpath by JMB published by Proper Tales Press is included.



917. Spiegelman’s Mailart Rag, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1984.
     A magazine of interviews, news, reviews, etc., edited by Lon Spiegelman. The cover features a picture of JMB and C. Mehrl’s recently born son Benjamin Karl Bennett titled “Worlds Youngest Mailartist”. A short paragraph gives the details of the delivery. Two copies. cf. folder 932.



918. Prop, Issue 12, 1984.
     A magazine of reviews, poetry and art, edited by Joachim Frank and Louise Krasniewicz. The issue features a cartoon by Al Ackerman titled “Farmer Bennett struggles with the masked rabbit gooser.” Also contains work by George Myers Jr., Carol Stetser, Vittore Baroni, Guy Bleus, Joachim Frank, and many others. Two copies.



919. My Secret Life in the Mail, No. 8, 1982.
     A sporadically published mail art magazine of reviews, articles, and news, edited by Cheryl Cline. A review of JMB’s Burning Dog is included in the issue.



• 919a. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 12, 1983.
  A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. An announcement of the publication of Grenada: A select bibliography, compiled by JMB, Charlene Henderson, and L. Hallewell. Seven copies.



920. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 13, 1983.
     A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Fifteen copies.



921. FOMT Quiet Time Bulletin, No. 7, 1984.
     A newsletter of art and writing from Ireland, edited by DJ. An advertisement for Al Ackerman’s Ack’s Hacks and JMB’s L&FT, No. 16, is included.



922. American Book Review, Vol. 6, No. 5/6, 1984.
     A New York tabloid edited by Rochelle Ratner, John Tytell, et al. Contains an ad for Poems, 1978 – 1983, a collection of work by Ohio writers, including JMB.



923. A Microspeck of Fear, 1984.
     A magazine of art and poetry edited by jwcurry and Mark Laba. A poem titled “I Have a Pain” by JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett is included. Other contributors include Randall Brock, jwcurry, Guy R. Beining, and others. Two copies.



924. Program from the PLGC’s “Voices in a Gallery”, 1984.
     A poetry reading on Oct. 10th, sponsored by the Poet’s League of Greater Cleveland with poems by twenty-six Ohio poets read by Dorothy and Reuben Silver. JMB’s “No Boy” is one of the selections. Three copies. A letter to JMB from Leonard Trawick is included.



925. Program from “The Fall Show”, 1984.
     A judged exhibition of the Columbus Art League from Oct. 14th – Nov. 14th, sponsored by the Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission. JMB is listed as the recipient of a $150 reward for his “I was Spitting at the Light”. Also included is an invitation for the opening reception.



926. Flyer for Spaces Gallery, 1984.
     Flyer for Spaces in Cleveland, Ohio, with a listing for “Voices in a Gallery” on Oct. 10th (cf. folder 924).



927. Poster and material from the “1984 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition”, 1984.
     A poster, guidelines, and entry forms for JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett. Both artists have one accepted work.



928. Artcomnet, No. 20, 1984.
     A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. JMB is listed as a member of the Artcomnet group. Features work by Jürgen Olbrich, Jurgen Kierspel, Mick Mather, Ruggero Maggi, Carlo Pittore, and others.



929. Boo Bookart 1:1, 1984.
     An exhibition of book related works at the Hvidovre Art Library in Oct. 1983 and other galleries throughout 1983-1984. JMB is listed as a participant for thirteen contributions.



930. Material from Serials Review, Vol. 10, No. 2, 1984.
     Pc pages from the summer 1984 edition of Serials Review, with a positive review by Cristine Rom of JMB’s L&FT.



931. Copy of article from The Columbus Dispatch, Nov. 18th, 1984.
     Section D out of a newspaper from Columbus, OH. An article titled “Monographs of Motherwell, Held latest art books of note” gives a description of The Anatomy of Civil War by Jud Yalkut, published through JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods. Ordering information is included.



932. Letter from Lon Spiegelman, Nov. 24th, 1984.
     Letter addressed to JMB, C. Mehrl and Benjamin Karl Bennett, in reference to the pictures featured in Spiegelman’s Mailart Rag, Vol. 1, No. 2. cf. Folder 917.



• 932a. Crazy Old Poets’ Magazine, Jan. 1984.
  An issue of a pc mail-art/poetry/correspondence magazine edited by “Oz” [David Zack]. An advertisement for JMB’s L&FT, No. 15, and rubberstamps by JMB are included. A letter from the “Living Master of the Letter” [David Zack] to JMB is included with the magazine.



933. PLGC Newsletter, Vol. 10, No. 5, 1984.
     A newsletter from the Poets’ League of Greater Cleveland. A listing for Cornfield Review: Poetry Ohio, Art of the State: An Anthology of Ohio Poems, which features work by JMB.



934. The Edgar Allan Poe Messenger, Vol. 20, No. 6, 1983.
     A magazine of poetry and fiction devoted to Edgar Allan Poe, edited and mostly written by Stark Lee Davenport [Al Ackerman]. Includes work by Jack A. Withers Smote [probably JMB], K. S. Ernst, Snowwhite Young, and others. Four copies.



935. PLGC Newsletter, Vol. 10, No. 6, 1984.
     A newsletter from the Poets’ League of Greater Cleveland. Includes John Stickney’s review of JMB’s “Junkyard Reading” performance, his published work, and L&FT, along with contact information for LBP.



936. Arturoart, Oct. 30th, 1984.
     Mail art collage sent to JMB from Arturo Fallico. Includes rubberstampings by JMB: “Cut off” and “Knee break”.



937. Poster for International Mailart Show – Olympic Games, Music, and Orwell’s “1984”, 1984.
     A mail art exhibition in Los Angeles, CA, from July 22nd – Aug. 12th. JMB is listed as a contributor.



938. Umbrella, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1984.
     A magazine offering reviews of artists’ books, periodicals, exhibitions, etc., edited by Judy Hoffberg. A listing of mail art periodicals includes ND, 2, which features work by JMB. An entry for L&FT, No. 15, is also included.



939. Newark Press, Vol. 2, No. 3, 1984.
     A newsletter/magazine for alternative art ideas, edited by Mark Wamaling. An advertisement for L&FT, No. 13/14, is included. A poem by JMB titled “Faceless Boy” is also included, as is a drawing by Al Ackerman.



940. Correspondence Art, 1984.
     The source book for the Network of International Postal Art Activity, edited by Michael Crane and Mary Stofflet. A drawing by JMB titled “Kaka” and several rubberstamps are included. Book features essays by Klaus Groh, Anna Banana, Robert Rehfeldt, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, Geoffrey Cook, Dick Higgins, Ken Friedman, Ulises Carrión, Judith A. Hoffberg, and others.



941. Columbus Dispatch: Accent section, July 29th, 1984.
     Section H out of the daily newspaper from Columbus, OH. An article titled “Therapy becomes sheer poetry” by Mary Bridgman gives details of JMB’s contribution to the field of poetry therapy. Two copies.



942. Columbus Dispatch article, Aug. 19th, 1984.
     A pc article from the daily newspaper from Columbus, OH. Article reviews Cornfield Review, edited by David Citino. The article refers to JMB as one of the featured poets.



943. Ask Ling, 1984.
     A small magazine of fiction by Al Ackerman. Includes a drawing of “Ling guarding the No-Boy”. Also included in the mailing envelope is a letter to JMB: 2 pp., ts, which discusses his writing techniques and related matters.



944. Participant list from exhibition at Gordon Junior College, 1984.
     A mail art exhibition held at the GJC in Barnesville, Georgia. JMB is listed as a contributing artist under the pseudonym “The Spitter”.



945. Industrial Sabotage, No. 26, 1984.
     A small Canadian magazine of poetry, edited by jwcurry. Poetry by JMB is included along with work by Guy R. Beining, F. A. Nettelbeck, MB Duggan, jwcurry, and bp Nichol. Each poem an original rubberstamping. Two copies. A letter from jwcurry is also included.

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Folder Number #946-975

946. Flyer from the “Buddha Show”, 1984.
     An exhibition held in Sept. 1984. JMB is listed as a contributor.



947. Testube, Vol. 4 Final, 1984.
     Magazine focused on “new wave art and technology” based in Columbus, Ohio. The ‘Zines’ section lists JMB’s L&FT, No. 16,



• 947a. AU, No. 62, 1984.
  A Japanese publication publishing news and artwork from the mail art community. Two folded sheets and a flyer. AU is a project organized by Shozu Shimamoto. Includes JMB in a list of participants in a mail art show.



948. AU, No. 64, 1984.
     A Japanese publication focused on mail art, organized by Shozo Shimamoto. Includes several small cards of work in a show. JMB listed as a participant.



• 948a. Mail art for Peace and Human Rights, 1984.
  Note saying exhibition in Pontassieve, Italy will be delayed until Feb. 1985.



949. Invitation for “Real Correspondence: Scriptavolant”, 1984.
     An invitation-only airmail poetry project, coordinated by Vittore Baroni for 1984-1985. JMB is listed as a contributor.



950. Artbook, 1984.
     A small booklet of mail art collages by Arturo Fallico and three postcards. One of the cards includes 2 rubberstampings by JMB, “rat egg” and “cut off”. Includes a letter from Fallico.



951. “Greetings from New Mexico”, 1984.
     A catalog of anti-mail art censorship material from an exhibition at the ASA gallery in Albuquerque, NM. JMB is listed as a contributor.



952. “The Spitter”, 1984.
     A poem by JMB from April 4th, 1984. Eight copies printed on thin green “second sheet” paper.



953. Posthype, Vol. 2, No. 5, 1984.
     A journal of art, poetry, writing, etc. Rubberstamp words and calligraphy by JMB are included along with work by Lon Spiegelman, Ko de Jonge, Richard Kostelanetz, Paulo Bruscky, Al Ackerman, and others. A list of participants for “Censorship East/Censorship West” is also included that lists JMB as a contributor.



954. Bambu, No. 9, 1984.
     A loose-leaf mail art magazine from Italy, edited by Ubaldo Giacomucci. A “Falling Snake” rubberstamp by JMB is included in the issue. This issue edited and published by César Espinosa in Mexico.



955. Fytte: -section of a poem Unit II, No. 6, 1984.
     Magazine of poetry, visual poetry, and art, edited by Klaus Peter-Furstenau. Two poems by JMB are included: “The Spitter” and “Speeding Chair” Issue also features work by Bern Porter and David Cole. Four postcards and a letter from the editor to JMB are also included in the mailing envelope.



956. FOMT QT Bulletin, No. 4, 1984.
     A newsletter of art and writing from Northern Ireland, edited by DJ [Dave Johnson]. The back cover is a calligraphic art piece by JMB, dedicated to DJ.



957. Acks Hacks, 1984.
     A chapbook by Al Ackerman of ten altered poems that were originally written by JMB, published through Luna Bisonte Prods. The book includes letters to JMB explaining the permutation/collaboration methods used to redefine the poems. Nine copies.



958. “Offset: A Survey of Artists’ Books”, 1984.
     Catalog from a touring exhibition of artist’s books, coordinated by Gary Chapman. JMB is listed for the contribution of his publication Motel Moods. Other participants include Ulises Carrión, Don Milliken, Richard Kostelanetz, Kathy Acker, Vittore Baroni, and others.



959. Panmag, No. 6, 1984. A New York mail art magazine edited by Mark Bloch. JMB is included in a list of contributors to the “Mail Art Exhibition” at Franklin Furnace. A handwritten note to JMB from the editor is also included.



960. SWALK, Diane Dixon, 1984.
     Four pc sheets from Dixon, one of which includes a poem, “Garbage [at] Sea” by JMB, and a collage by JMB. In a mailing envelope from England.



961. Mail art from Arturo Fallico, 1984.
     Miscellaneous mail art stamps, collages, correspondence, etc., from A. Fallico to JMB. A list of participants in the “Documentation Coop Art” project includes JMB as a contributor.



962. Participant list for “Homage to the Newspaper”, 1984.
     An exhibition held in Camp Hill, PA, from April 6th – 27th, curated by George Myers Jr. JMB is listed as a participant in the show.



963. Participant list for the “Idle Time Mail Art Show”, 1984.
     No information is given on the exhibition. JMB is listed as a participant under the pseudonym “The Spitter”.



964. Participant list/catalog for “Exposición Internacional de Arte Correo”, 1984.
     Exhibition was in Montevideo Uruguay, and organized by Clemente Padín.



965. FOMT QT Bulletin, Spring, 1984. A newsletter of art and writing from Northern Ireland, edited by DJ [Dave Johnson]. A collage by [C. Mehrl Bennett?] and JMB featuring the poem “The Stone Hat” is included. JMB’s “The Spitter and a calligraphic visual poem are also featured in the issue. Material or correspondence from Guy Bleus, Robin Crozier, Rod Summers, Henryk Gajewski, and others, are included. Cover is a drawing by Al Ackerman.



966. Crawlspace, No. 8, 1984.
     A small Illinois poetry magazine, edited by Dennis Gulling. Three poems by JMB are included: “The Dark”, “Yes-Boy Looks for No” and “No-Girl Wakes Up”. Two copies.



967. Program for “Give Peace a Dance”, 1984.
     A benefit for the Ohio Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign on May 19th. JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett are both contributors to the silent art auction held at the benefit.



968. Figura/Scrittum/Partitura, 1984.
     Catalog for an exhibition of 55 American poets held in Frosinone and Velletri, Italy in 1984. There is one catalog and one poster from each of the two exhibitions. Both reproduce a visual poem by JMB as well as work by Bern Porter, Ernest Robson, John Cage, Jackson Maclow, Paul Vangelisti, Dick Higgins, and others. A flyer for the Velletri show also included.



969. Ant-Path, 1984.
     A book of calligraphic and textual poetry by JMB, published through Proper Tales Press. Nineteen poems and a brief biography are included. Thirteen copies.



• 969a. Nose Death, 1984.
  A book of calligraphic and textual poetry by JMB, published through Luna Bisonte Prods. Dedicated to C. Mehrl who also designed the cover for the book. Each of the ten pages contains a ts poem and a calligraphic piece at the bottom. Seventeen copies: four are signed and lettered.



970. Informative guide on the Bi-Lateral Nuclear Weapons Freeze, 1984.
     A folded broadside of anti-war rhetoric and statistics. No apparent reference to JMB.



971. FOMT QT Bulletin, No. 6, 1984.
     A newsletter of art and writing from Northern Ireland, edited by DJ [Dave Johnson]. A submission by JMB starting a mail art project of “putting your dreams” on a template brick wall is included, as well as contributions by Al Ackerman, David Cole, Ryosuke Cohen, and others.



972. Blades, No. 18, 1983.
     A small magazine of Dadaist art and writing, edited by Francis Poole and Joann Balangit. Two poems by JMB titled “Fall in the Alley” and “The Stone Hat”, and an untitled poem by JMB under the name “The Spitter” are included. Also features work by C. Mehrl Bennett, Paul Bowles, F. Poole and J. Balangit. Two copies.



973. Pudding Magazine, No. 10, 1984.
     A Columbus-based magazine produced in conjunction with the Association for Poetry Therapy, edited by Jennifer Groce Welch, Doug Swisher, and Rick Welch. A poem titled “The Ladder” by JMB is included. Two copies.



974. Plain Press, Vol. 11, No. 15, 1984.
     A news tabloid for western Cleveland, OH. Contains an announcement for “The Last Junkyard Reading” in Cleveland, in which Bennett participated.



975. The Spitter, 1984.
     JMB’s performance text from a poetry reading on Oct. 23rd, 1984. Stapled packet includes photocopies of thirteen poems by JMB, with original labels on verso of each page.

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Box 63

Folder Number #976-1000

976. OP Magazine: “W” edition, 1984.
     A magazine that focuses on independent music with news reviews, ads, etc. The publications section lists JMB’s L&FT along with a short description.



977. Catalog for the “74th Annual Columbus Art League Exhibition”, 1984.
     An exhibition held at the Columbus Museum of Art in Ohio, from May 29th – June 22nd. A drawing by JMB titled “I Was Spitting on the Steps” is listed for sale as well as an assemblage sculpture by C. Mehrl titled “With Her Head in the Clouds”.



978. Catalog for “War in ‘84”, 1984.
     A mail-in political art exhibition held at Leonard’s Artspace in Modesto, CA, from Jan. 9th – 28th. The show was coordinated by Randy Magnus. JMB is listed for the contribution of a postcard titled “No Boiling”.



979. Catalog for “Mail Art: “L’objet Culturel””, 1984.
     An international exhibition held in Pont-a-Mousson France, in March 1984. JMB’s “Time is swarming” card is reproduced, as well as all other works in the show.



980. Catalog for “Voltaire Mail Art Show”, 1984.
     A mail art exhibition held at Caffe Voltaire in Firenze, Italy, from April 4th – 29th. A calligraphic poem by JMB is featured in the catalog. Work by Gabor Toth, Paulo Bruscky, Pauline Smith, Ko de Jonge, Klaus Groh, Clemente Padín, Vittore Baroni, Carlo Pittore, Joel Lipman, Edward-Antonio Vigo, Leonhard Duch Frank, and many others, is included in the catalog.



981. Newark Press, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1984.
     A newsletter/magazine for alternative art ideas, edited by Mark Wamaling. A description of JMB’s L&FT is given in the issue. Includes work by Al Ackerman, Ruggero Maggi, Steve Random, K. S. Ernst, and others.



982. Program for the marriage ceremony of Mary Nowels and James Wiese, 1984.
     A marriage ceremony held at the Kelton House in Columbus, OH. JMB and C. Mehrl performed readings of poetry by Christina Rossetti, John Donne, E. B. Browning, Sir Charles Sedley, Stephen Spender, and Emily Dickenson.



983. Ohioana Quarterly, Vol. 27, No. 3, 1984.
     A journal of news and book reviews, edited by James Barry, Kathy Babeaux, and Richard Centing. An article titled “Small Publishing in Ohio” by Robert Fox gives a short review of JMB’s L&FT.



984. Poster for “International Mail Art Exhibition”, 1984.
     An exhibition held at Ground Zero in [Seattle, WA?], during June 1984.



985. Catalog for the “1984 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition”, 1984.
     An exhibition at the James M. Cox Fine Arts Center at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, OH. A work by JMB titled “I Was Holding a Stone” and a work by C. Mehrl titled “Wire Facit II” are included.



986. The Booster, May 28th, 1984.
     A Columbus, Ohio – based neighborhood news tabloid. The article records JMB’s reception of a certificate of recognition from the governor, Richard Celeste, for his poetry therapy program at the Central Ohio Psychiatric Hospital. A picture of R. Celeste and JMB is included. A photocopy of the article is also included.



987. Poster for “Mur des Communications”, 1984.
     An international mail art exhibition held in Bruxelles, Belgium. The show was coordinated by Violetta Wynants. JMB is listed as a contributor.



988. Grenada: A Select Bibliography, 1984.
     A bibliographical list of Latin American publications, compiled by JMB, Charlene Henderson, and L. Hallewell, for the Latin American Reading Room at Ohio State University. Nineteen pages. Two copies.



989. Participant list for the “Durango Show”, 1984.
     A mail art exhibition held in Durango, CO. “The Spitter” (JMB) is listed as a contributor to the show.



990. FOMT QT Bulletin, No. 8, 1984.
     A newsletter of art and writing from Northern Ireland, edited by DJ [Dave Johnson]. A favorable review of JMB’s Blender and a mention of C. Mehrl’s pregnancy are included.



991. Membership Roster for the Columbus Art League, 1984.
     A short pamphlet with listings of CAL presidents and members. Both JMB and CMB are included in the roster, along with their contact information.



992. Blades, No. 19, 1983.
     A small magazine of Dadaist art and writing, edited by Francis Poole and Joann Balangit. An altered text by JMB and C. Mehrl is featured along with two poems by JMB: “Door Fire” and “The Cake Walk”. Also includes work by David Kirby, Francis Poole, Joann Balangit, and others.



993. Information from “Idle Conversations Shattered Dreams”, 1984.
     An exhibition held at Ground Zero gallery in Seattle, WA, in June 1984. No apparent reference to JMB, though he was probably a participant.



994. Advertisements for Lost and Found Times, No. 16, 1984.
     Two types of advertisements that include the list of contributors. One type includes poetry by Ivan Argüelles and Bob Heman and the other has poetry by JMB and S. Gustav Hägglund. Four copies of each.



995. 1 Cent: The Spitter, 1984.
     Small one sheet publication of JMB’s poem “The Spitter” with a snake rubberstamp, published by Luna Bisonte Prods. Seven copies. “1 Cent” is the series published/distributed by jwcurry.



996. Random Weirdness, No. 3, 1984.
     A Chicago-based poetry magazine edited by Steven Doering. A poem by JMB titled “The House” is included in the issue. Other contributors are B. Z. Niditch, Dan Raphael, Sheila Murphy, and many others.



997. Mind’s Eye, Aug. 1984.
     A California-based magazine of art and poetry, edited by Jeff Mulligan. A poem titled “The Sight of Worms” by JMB is included in the issue. Also featured are works from Steve Random, Bern Porter, Paulo Bruscky, Robert Rehfeldt, Arturo Fallico, Jupitter Larsen, Guy Bleus, Creative Thing, Cracker Jack Kid, David Cole, Lon Spiegelman, and many others.



998. Lost and Found Times, No. 16, 1984.
     The sixteenth edition of JMB’s magazine published through Luna Bisonte Prods. A poem by JMB and his son William Bennett titled “Once There Was” and four poems by JMB are included: “The Cell”, “Spit from the Wheel”, “Shoe Boiling”, and “About Hammers”. The issue also features work by Al Ackerman, Ivan Argüelles, Guy Beining, C. Mehrl Bennett, Ernest Noyes Brookings, David Cole, jwcurry, Michael Dec, K. S. Ernst, Joachim Frank, S. Gustav Hägglund, Bob Heman, Edward Kaplan, Joel Lipman, Simon Perchik, Francis Poole, Bern Porter, Steve Random, Dan Raphael, Rod Summers, Paul Weinman, Jennifer Welch, and many others. Seven copies.



999. International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 20th edition, 1984-85.
     Extensive list of publications includes JMB’s L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods, offering short synopses of each.



1000. Poems 1978-1983, 1984.
      An anthology of poetry sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council’s Aid to Individual Artists Program and edited by Robert Fox. Two calligraphic/rubberstamp poems by JMB and a textual poem titled “No Matter” are included. Other Ohio poets included are David Citino, Joel Lipman, Leonard Trawick, and many others.

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Folder Number #1001-1007

1001. OSU On Campus, Vol. 13, No. 17, 1984.
      A news tabloid for members of the Ohio State University community. A section on “Guide on Latin American statistical sources available” focuses on Bennett’s bibliographies published for the Latin American Reading Room at OSU.



1002. A Good Day to Die, 1984.
      A magazine of fiction, poetry, essays, and art, published by Ellensberg, WA’s John Bennett. Two poems by JMB are included in the publication: “Miss Spitting” and “Spit from the Closet”. Also features work by Jack Saunders, Bob Black, Charles Bukowski, and others.



1003. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 10, 1984.
      A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project at the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. The newsletter also mentions the publication of Statistics Argentina, compiled by JMB. Four copies.



• 1003a. The Portland Review, No. 3, 1983, (Postmarked 1984).
  A magazine of the arts published by the University of Southern Maine, edited by Jim Ledue et al. Includes an article titled “Mail Art” by Rick Abrams. The article includes information about Cracker Jack Kid, Anna Banana, Ray Johnson, and Cavellini. A calligraphic poem by C. Mehrl Bennett and JMB is included on a large folded broadside in a packet at end of issue.



1004. Boletim Diario, 1984.
      Large catalog/schedule of a series of exhibitions and programs held over several months at the museu de Arte e Cultura Popular at the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Brasil. JMB listed as a participant in several exhibitions.



1005. Commonpress, No. 56, 1984.
      An art magazine with international contributors, this issue edited by Guy Bleus. The issue contains an extensive directory of mail art participants that includes JMB.



1006. Statistics Bolivia: Sources in the OSU Libraries, 1984.
      A bibliography compiled by JMB for the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Nine pages. Three copies.



1007. Statistics Argentina: Sources in the OSU Libraries, 1984.
      A bibliography compiled by JMB for the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Nine pages. Two copies.

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Folder Number #1008-1040

1008. Luna Bisonte Prods – Catalog Notes 10, 1984. A seven-page catalog and order form for works by or published by JMB’s LBP. The catalog features drawing, rubberstamps, and calligraphy by JMB. Three copies.



1009. The Super Number Mail Art Roster, 1984.
      A list of participants for a network group of about 81 mail artists, compiled by Robert Ashworth. JMB is included in the roster as “The Spitter”. A mail art political cartoon and an ad for mail art shirts are included.



1010. Decal and letter from “Summer Mail Art”, 1984.
      A mail art exhibition in Dallas, Texas, coordinated by Modern Realism (John Held, Jr.). JMB was a participant in the show.



1011. Mambo Press Update, Feb. 1984.
      A newsletter with featured art, distributed by Texas-based Mambo Press. Edited and published by James Cobb. Contributors include Al Ackerman, Anna Banana, Michael Leigh, and others. No apparent reference to JMB.



1012. The Ling Letters / Book of Meat, 1984.
      A chapbook by JMB and the Ling Master, originally produced for the “Art Child Show”. The publication features correspondence by the Ling Master and rubberstamp collages by JMB. Four copies. A letter to JMB from “Alberto” [Al Ackerman] is also included. cf. folder 1026 for original JMB book.



1013. Poster for the “Primera Exposición / Casona de San Marcos”, Lima, [1984].
      Poster and participant list for mail art show on “Los Derechos Humanos” held in Lima, Peru. Includes 1 sheet pc photos of show.



1014. Participant list from “Pig Iron”, 1984.
      A mail art exhibition at the Univ. of Minnesota from May 14th – 28th. JMB and C. Mehrl are both listed as contributors to the show. “Pig Iron, Mail Art” book of matches included.



1015. Catalog for “Voices through 1984”, 1984.
      A mail art show in Amsterdam, based on George Orwell’s 1984, coordinated by Hedie Meyling and Joseph Semah. An artwork by JMB (The Spitter) is included along with works by Carlo Pittore, Rod Summers, Serse Luigetti, Vittore Baroni, Guy Bleus, G. A. Cavellini, Ryosuke Cohen, David Cole, Robin Crozier, Arturo Fallico, Klaus Groh, G. Jupitter-Larsen, Jürgen Olbrich, Steve Random, Robert Rehfeldt, and many others.



1016. This Is Important, No. 9, 1984.
      A small Californian chapbook publication of poetry, edited by F. A. Nettelbeck. JMB’s “Falling Snake” rubberstamp is included with work by James Grauerholz, Richard Olson, jwcurry/Mark Laba, Randal Brock, and F. A. Nettelbeck. Thirteen copies.



1017. Panmag, No. 11, 1984.
      An international mail art news magazine published by Mark Bloch. No direct references to JMB, but does comment on Commpress, No. 56, cf. folder 1005.



1018. Color pc of photo of JMB et al, 1984.
      A photo from the “Last Junkyard Reading” at Pearl Road Auto Wrecking in Cleveland, OH, on July 15th, 1984. A note to JMB from Sharon Levy is included. Poets from left to right are JMB, unknown, Jim Coe, unknown, unknown.



• 1018a. Beef, Vol. 4, No. 13, 1984.
  A full-size, alternative art tabloid of articles, artwork, writing, etc., from Omaha, NE. The “Mags” section reviews JMB’s L&FT and Al Ackerman’s Ack’s Hack’s, both published through Luna Bisonte Prods. Issue also includes an interview with Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Two copies.



1019. Commonpress, No. 53, 1984.
      A small art magazine featuring international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz, with circulating editorial duties: the editor of #53 is Klaus Peter-Furstenau. This issue titled “The Dictionary”. A calligraphy piece titled “Gakk” by JMB is featured. Other contributors are Vittore Baroni, Guy Bleus, Mark Bloch, Paulo Bruscky, E. A. Bushmiller, Ryosuke Cohen, Robin Crozier, L. F. Duch, Giovanni Fontana, Klaus Groh, Gerald Jupitter-Larsen, Serse Luigetti, Ruggero Maggi, Jürgen Olbrich, Clemente Padín, Carlo Pittore, Bern Porter, Steve Random, Piotr Rypson, Larry D. Smith, Lon Spiegelman, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, and others.



1020. Poster from Mail Art Campaign in Japan, 1984.
      A campaign from Jan. – Aug. at several locations, coordinated by Shozo Shimamoto, Ryosuke Cohen, Misao Kusumoto and Byron Black. JMB is listed as a contributor. Advertisements for two mail art shows and a postcard from Ryosuke Cohen are also included.



1021. Haint Digest, Vol. 32, No. 25, 1984.
      A magazine of art, fiction, and correspondence, edited by Dr. Al Haint Ackermans. News of JMB’s meeting the governor of Ohio is mentioned in the magazine. The issue also features work by Steve Random and others. Magazine includes a photo of Lady C. by JMB.



1022. AU, No. 63, and mail art from Shozo Shimamoto, 1984.
      A Japanese poster publishing news and artwork from the mail art community. AU is a project organized by Shozu Shimamoto.



1023. Participant list from “Thinking of Mail-art, Towards an Information-art”, 1984.
      JMB is listed as a participant in this documentation and participants list from a mail art exhibition in two locations in Italy.



1024. Shimbu: no text, No. 1, 1984.
      A mail art magazine published by NFMOA. The issue includes a “Dog Cake” rubberstamp by JMB, who is also listed as a contributor to the “Nothing Doing Mailart Show”.



1025. Participant list for “Rain-fall of the World”, 1984.
      An international mail art show held at the Nexus Gallery in Philadelphia, Penn., from July 1st – July 28th. JMB is listed as a contributor in the exhibition.



1026. Burr-Road-Bird-Mounters Club / Book of Meat, 1984.
      BRBMC is a publication of writing and art, headed by Laurel McEralwain. It contains work by Al Ackerman and others. A copy of JMB’s rubberstamp collage publication, original Book of Meat, (cf. folder 1012) and a letter from Al Ackerman to JMB are included. Also included is a photo of meat by Minoy.



1027. Mail art from Al Ackerman, 1984.
      A play of four acts titled “I Aida – The Flung Spagetti” by Haint Ackermans, “translated” by John Ben Nett and a postcard are included in the envelope.



1028. Program from “The Fall Show in January”, 1984.
      A judged exhibition from Jan. 8th – Jan. 31st, sponsored by the Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission. JMB is listed for the inclusion of his works “I Was Bleeding Out My Teeth” and “My Head was Full of Lies”. C. Mehrl is listed for “Radio” and an untitled piece. Two copies.



1029. A History of Los Angeles Mail Art, 1984.
      An autobiographical article by Lon Spiegelman. A letter to JMB and C. Mehrl and a flyer for the “International Olympic Mail Art Show” are included.



1030. Catalog for “Comic to Comic”, 1984.
      A mail art project coordinated by Keith Bates. A comic by JMB is included in the catalog with work by Pawel Petasz, Carlo Pittore, Robin Crozier, Mark Bloch, Larry Smith, Al Ackerman, Bernd Olbrich, Lon Spiegelman, Opal L. Nations, Klaus Groh, Creative Thing, Henryk Gajewski, G.X. Jupitter-Larsen Guy Bleus, Rod Summers, Jürgen Olbrich, Bern Porter, Steve Random, Ruggero Maggi, and others.



1031. Participant list for “In Sympathy Exhibition”, 1984.
      A mail art show at the St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minnesota, from Sept. 15th – Oct. 5th, 1983. It was organized by Billy Curmano and Justa Letterhead. JMB is listed as a participant.



• 1031a. Program for “Creative Lines”, 1984.
  A show of poetry, art, fashion, and music, held at Artreach Gallery in Columbus, Ohio, from Oct. 13th – 31st. JMB is a contributor to the show and the program features one of his untitled calligraphic poems.



1032. Material from the marriage of Ellie Nowels and Jim Wiese, 1984.
      Invitations for JMB and C. Mehrl to the marriage and reception at The Ohio Gallery in Columbus, OH.



1033. Participant list/catalog for the “Post the Palms ‘Regionalism’ Mail Art Show”, 1984.
      A mail art exhibition in Florida, coordinated by T. B. MaGee. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1034. The Tropical Trousersnake, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1984.
      A quarterly magazine of mail art news, edited by T. Neil Fritz et al. May contain indirect references to JMB.



1035. Postcard for “The Hot Dog”, 1984.
      An art exhibition held in New York City from July 1st – 31st, coordinated by Mark Gildav. JMB probably had work in this exhibition. Three copies.



1036. Mail Art show in Tokyo and Osaka, 1984.
      Documentation and participants list (including JMB) for exhibitions organized by Shozo Shimamoto and Ryosuke Cohen. In an envelope from Cohen.



1037. Commonpress, No. 55, 1984.
      A small art magazine featuring international contributors, corrdinated by Pawel Petasz, with circulating editorial duties: the editor of #55 is Modern Realism: Paula Barber, Jon Held, Dianna Tidwell and Mr. Print. JMB is listed as a participant in the “Mail Art About Mail Art” project, which was an exhibition documented in this publication.



1038. Material from “The Act of Responding Mail Art Show”, 1984.
      An exhibition starting on Apr. 30th, in L.A., CA, coordinated by the Visual Response League. JMB and C. Mehrl are both contributors.



1039. Advertisement for “‘a priori’ (ness)”, 1984.
      A mail art project in Paris France during 1984.



1040. Material from Henryk Gajewski, 1984.
      Material sent to JMB includes a poster for “Kunstcentrum De Gelerijder”, catalog from the “Other Child Book” exhibition by Henryk Gajewski, two postcards, Drukwerk Newsletter, No. 1, and a collection of essays titled Art as Contextual Art. Both books in Polish and English. Includes a newsletter documenting participants (including JMB) in a film about mail art.

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Folder Number #1041-1061a

1041. Juxtaposition, Vol. 2, No. 10, 1984.
      A poetry and art publication edited by Klaus Peter-Furstenau. A postcard by JMB is reproduced in the issue along with work by Mark Bloch, Ryosuke Cohen, Robin Crozier, Klaus Groh, Edgar Allen Bushmiller, Carlo Pittore, Steve Random, Ruggero Maggi, Pier van Dijk, Joachim Frank, Bern Porter, G. Jupitter-Larsen, Larry Smith, Larry Rippel, Vittore Baroni, David Cole, Mark Wamaling, L. F. Duch, Guillermo Diesler, George Myers, Robert Rehfeldt, Jürgen Olbrich, and others.



1042. Water Music, 1984.
      A cassette tape of C-melody saxophone performed by JMB and dubbed at the OSU Recording Studio.



1043. Poster from “Peace Earth Peace Global Mail Art Show”, 1984.
      A traveling exhibition from 1984-1987, organized by Ring House Gallery in Alberta, Canada, during 1984. JMB (The Spitter) is listed as a contributor.



1044. Abraxas, No. 29/30, 1984.
      A Wisconsin magazine of art, poetry, articles, reviews, etc., edited by Ingrid Swanberg, Warren Woessner and David Hilton. The section of books and magazines of interest lists JMB’s Burning Dog and L&FT. The issue includes work by Ivan Argüelles, Guy R. Beining, David Hilton, Edward Lense, B.Z. Niditch, Gerald Locklin, and many others.



1045. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 11, 1984.
      A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project from the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. The newsletter lists the publication of Statistics Bolivia: Sources in the Ohio State University Libraries, compiled by JMB. Three copies.



1046. Notice from The Fessenden Review, 1984.
      A notice from TFR’s editor Douglas Cruickshank that lists a review of JMB’s Nose Death in the magazine.



1047. Poetry Ohio Art of the State: An Anthology of Ohio Poems, 1984.
      A Cornfield Review special issue anthology, edited by David Citino, James Bertolino, and Alberta T. Turner. JMB’s poem “No Boy” is included in the collection along with work by Robert Flanagan, Edward Lense, Joel Lipman, Larry Smith, Jennifer Welch, and many others.



1048. Artcomnet Newsletter, No. 16, 1984.
      A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. The issue includes the “Artcomnet Group Poem” that was edited by JMB, and a letter and two poems by JMB.



1049. MC, No. 6, 1984.
      A magazine of poetry, art and mail art, edited by David Cole and Paul Zelevansky. “No-Boy Digs”, a rubberstamp label, and two untitled works by JMB are featured in the issue. Karl Kempton, Peter Frank, Robin Crozier, Robert Ashworth, Steve Random, David Cole, Marilyn Rosenberg, Carol Stetser, Cracker Jack Kid, Ryosuke Cohen, Davi Det Hompson, Jack Saunders, Joachim Frank, Scott Helmes, J. O. Olbrich, and others are also contributors. Mailing envelope has original drawings and stampings by Cole on it.



1050. Eye Prayers, No. 4, 1984.
      A magazine of poetry, edited by William Weitz, Linda LaVere Fox, Sally Stein Cohn, and Bill Hemmer. A poem by JMB titled “His Wife” is included.



1051. Participation list for “In the Dark”, 1984.
      A mail art exhibition at Gallery II in NYC, during Feb. 1984. The show was organized by Randi L. Redfern, Amelie N. Sellars, and Scott Ward. JMB, Clemente Padín, Arturo Fallico, Ruggero Maggi, Creative Thing, Lon Spiegelman, Carol Stetser, Cracker Jack Kid, E. A. Bushmiller, Barbara Rosenthal, Bern Porter, S. Gustav Hägglund, Mark Bloch, Carlo Pittore, Steve Random, and many others, are listed as contributors.



1052. Beatniks from Space, No. 5, 1984.
      A magazine of fiction, poetry, and graphics, edited by Denis McBee. An untitled calligraphic poem and three ts poems, “Exploding Face”, “Smoking Head”, and “The Chain”, by JMB are included. Works by Guy R. Beining and others are also featured.



1053. Bath Tub Originals, 1984.
      A publication of avant-garde art and visual poetry. An advertisement for JMB’s L&FT, No. 15, is included.



1054. Il Giornale di Bergamo-oggi, April 8th, 1984.
      Documentation / participants’ list (including JMB) for a mail art show in Villa di Serio, Italy. Also included is a copy of newspaper Il Giornale di Bergano-ossi with an article on the show (p. 8).



1055. Participant list for “Deancon ‘84”, 1984.
      A mail art exhibition held in Burbank, CA, for Oct. 6-7th. JMB (The Spitter) is listed as a participant.



1056. AU, No. 63, 1984.
      A Japanese poster publishing news and artwork from the mail art community. AU is a project organized by Shozu Shimamoto. JMB listed as a participant in “Hand Maid Book”.



1057. Eleven, Spring 1983. Postmarked Oct. 1984.
      A quarterly poetry publication edited by Denis-Jacques Jean. JMB’s poem “Try Suicide” is included. Three copies.



• 1057a. Media Wave, No. 33, [1984]. A review of music and magazines put out by Floating World. JMB’s tape “The Spitter” is listed.



1058. Mail-World’s-Artists-Family, 1984.
      Catalog and other material from a mail art exhibition in Cosenza, Italy, organized by Salvatore Anelli. JMB listed as a participant.



• 1058a. Envelope from Lon Spiegelman, 1984.
  Empty envelope from L. Spiegelman, with Spiegelman’s drawings and stampings on it.



1059. AU, No. 64, 1984.
      A Japanese poster publishing news and artwork from the mail art community. AU is a project organized by Shozu Shimamoto. JMB listed in “Hand Maid Book” project. A series of small cards of copier art by Shimamoto is included.



1060. Material from the “Mass” exhibitions, 1984.
      A series of mail art shows at different locations. Information packet was sent to JMB by Vittore Baroni. The information guide includes calligraphic poetry by JMB. Advertisements for Arte Postale, Grand Trax 0184, the Interaccion cassette, and a piece of artwork by V. Baroni are included.



1061. Grand Trax 0184, 1984.
      A loose-leaf magazine of art and writing assembled by Vittore Baroni. May contain work or references to JMB. Also titled “A Trip to Academgorod”.



• 1061a. Poster for “International Mail Art Exhibition in Osaka”, 1984.
  A mail art campaign in Japan from Mar. – Nov. 1984. JMB is listed as a participant. Organized by Ryosuke Cohen.

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Folder Number #1062-1070

1062. Poster from “Alfabeto”, 1984.
      An international mail art exhibition in Italy from Dec. 12th, 1983 – Jan. 12th 1984. A piece of mail art by Umberto Stagnaro sent to JMB is also included.



1063. Poster from “Ink Impressions”, 1984.
      A mail art exhibition held at The Mail Box Gallery in Pittsburgh, PA, during June 1984. The poster features JMB’s poem “The Spitter” with work by Ryosuke Cohen, Jack Saunders, Mick Mather, and others.



1064. Catalog from “The Fritten Show”, 1984.
      An international exhibition about French fries in the (Netherlands). Poems by JMB titled “Blowing Away” and “Smelling Behind Me” are included and he is listed in the participant list for the show.



1065. Artcomnet, No. 19, 1984.
      A newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. A rubberstamp graphic / poem of “The Spitter” is included. Other featured artists are E. A. Bushmiller, Joachim Frank, Mick Mather, Carlo Pittore, George Myers Jr., Steve Random, Jürgen Olbrich, Jurgen Kierspiel, and others. JMB’s stamp is also displayed on the envelope.



1066. Truly Fine Press, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1984.
      Tabloid-style literary magazine, edited by Jerry Madson. Three poems by JMB are included: “Toilet Wall”, “Speeding Chair”, and “Trunk Lie”. Other contributors are Ivan Argüelles, John Levin, Paul Weinman, Gerald Locklin, and others. Three copies.



1067. MC, No. 7, 1984.
      A magazine of poetry, art and mail art, edited by David Cole and Paul Zelevansky. “Speeding Chair” and “Dog Wall” by JMB are included. Other contributors are Daniel Daligand, Joel Lipman, Mark Bloch, Cracker Jack Kid, S. Gustav Hägglund, David Cole, Mark Wamaling, Creative Thing, Guy Bleus, K. S. Ernst, Karl Kempton, Joachim Frank, Scott Helmes, Thierry Tillier, Ulises Carrión, Robert Ashworth, Mick Mather, Klaus Groh, Edgar Bushmiller, Barbara Rosenthal, Carlo Pittore, Steve Random, Judith Hoffberg, Lon Spiegelman, Robin Crozier, G.X. Jupitter-Larsen, Miekal And, Peter Murphy, Serse Luigetti, Jürgen Olbrich, Carol Stetser, Jack Saunders, J. Curry, and others. Mailing envelope includes original drawing and stamping by Cole.



1068. Participant list for “Arts in the City”, 1984.
      A large international mail art project/exhibition in Holland during May-June and two weekends in Sept. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1069. Material from the Provincial Government of Gelderland, 1984.
      An informational book on the province based in the Netherlands. An advertisement for the “Arts on the Move” project and a listing of mail art exhibitions are included. JMB is listed as a contributor to the “Arts above the Couch” exhibition held in Kassel, Germany, in 1984.



1070. Testube materials, 1984-1986.
      Magazine focused on “new wave art and technology” based out of Columbus, Ohio. A “reject copy” of Testube’s Flexi-disk issue from fall 1984, lists JMB’s L&FT, No. 16, in its publications section. A triannual issue of Nos. 2, 3, & 4, is also included from March 1985 along with several advertisements and pieces of mail art.

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Folder Number #1071-1095

1071. The Booster, No.34, 1985.
      A Columbus, Ohio – based neighborhood news tabloid. Includes brief article on an exhibition by JMB and C. Mehrl Bennett on pg. 15.



1072. Black River Review, No. 1, 1985.
      An Ohio magazine of poetry, essays, and art, edited by Jack D. Smith and Kaye Coller. A poem by JMB titled “Be” is included.



1073. Latin American Studies in Communist Countries: A General Information Guide, 1985.
      A bibliography compiled by JMB and L. Hallewell for the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Nine pages. Two copies.



• 1073a. Writer’s Grapevine, Vol. 5, No. 2, 1985.
  A literary newsletter for Ohio writers, edited by Betsy Greiner. JMB is listed for his upcoming contribution to the “Midwest Writers’ Conference” in Canton, Ohio.



1074. Writer’s Grapevine, Vol. 5, No. 4, 1985.
      A literary newsletter for Ohio writers, edited by Betsy Greiner. JMB is listed for teaching two workshops at the “Midwest Writers’ Conference” in Canton, Ohio.



1075. Tracce, 1985.
      Catalog for an exhibition on multimedia writing held in Firenze, Italy. A mail art component was organized by Vittore Baroni and lists JMB as a participant.



1076. Beef, Vol. 5, No. 14, 1985.
      A full-size, alternative art tabloid of articles, artwork, writing, etc., from Omaha. A review of JMB’s Nose Death and Burning Dog is included. Three copies.



1077. Eyrie, Vol. 2, No. 5, 1985.
      A mail art publication edited by K. Peter-Furstenau. The issue features work by David Cole, Bern Porter, and others. Five copies of “The Artcone” postcard that lists JMB are included.



1078. Writer’s Grapevine, Vol. 5, No. 5, 1985.
      A literary newsletter for Ohio writers, edited by Betsy Greiner. Includes information on a workshop at the Ohio Poetry Therapy Center and Library by Jennifer Welch and JMB on Dec. 14th.



1079. Program for “Triple Dose”, 1985.
      A Dec. 14th performance featuring the films Dream House by Sally Pryor, Mail Art Romance by John McClintock (based on the marriage of JMB and C. Mehrl), a reading by JMB, and music by Sally Pryor and Andrew Quinn. Thirteen copies. Program was for the opening of an exhibition of work by Pryor, JMB, and C. Mehrl Bennett.



1080. Kaldron, No. 19, 1985.
      A journal of visual poetry and language art, edited by Karl Kempton. The section of magazines lists JMB’s L&FT. The issue features work by Albert Dupont, Gabriel Pomerand, and others.



1081. Spiegelman’s Mailart Rag, Vol.1 No. 3, 1985.
      A magazine of interviews, news, reviews, etc., edited by Lon Spiegelman. A picture of JMB and C. Mehrl’s son Benjamin Karl Bennett, a message from C. Mehrl and a poem by JMB titled “Under C” are included.



1082. High Street Art, No. 2, 1985.
      A tabloid of cultural news in Columbus, OH, which includes Testube. The listing of art zines includes JMB’s L&FT.



1083. Score, No. 5, 1985.
      A magazine of visual poetry with circulating editorial duties. Two rubberstamp labels by JMB are included: “Falling Snake”, and “Anthrax Palace” (the latter a collaboration with Peter Frank). The magazine also lists L&FT and includes work by Scott Helmes, S. Gustav Hägglund, J. W. Curry, Marilyn Rosenberg, Julien Blaine, Vittore Baroni, Miekal And, and others. Two copies.



1084. Ask Ling, No. 38, 1985.
      A small magazine of fiction by Al Ackerman. The issue features a poem titled “Tongue” by JMB. Two copies.



1085. Misc. Broadsides, 1985.
      A collection of Scorebroadsides featuring a graphic/calligraphic artwork by JMB, as well as pieces from Peter Ganick, Miekal And, Jean Paul Curtay, Neal Burg, and Theo Green. Six copies of JMB’s broadside and one of each of the others.



1086. The Booster, No. 31, Nov. 13th, 1985.
      A Columbus, Ohio – based neighborhood news tabloid. The Poetry Page features JMB’s “Spit from the Closet”.



1087. The Fessenden Review, Vol. 10, No. 4, 1985.
      A magazine of book and poetry reviews, essays, etc. A brief review JMB’s Nose Death with a four-line excerpt is included.



1088. No Boy, 1985.
      A book of seventeen poems by JMB, published by Laughing Bear Press. The cover features a calligraphic poem by JMB with a graphic border. Six copies.



1089. Idle Time Hand Book, 1985.
      A book of photography/text dealing with hands. JMB’s contribution features a photocopy of a hand with six rubberstamp labels applied to it. A letter from the editor, Dixon, to JMB is included.



1090. Catalog from “2nd International Postal Art Exhibition”, 1985.
      An exhibition held at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, from Nov. 18th – 22nd, curated by Monica Brollo, Sybil Hass, Linda Homberg, Tim Perlich, Joel Perron, and Susan Toews. JMB is listed as a participant as well as The Spitter. Other contributors are Monty Cantsin, Mark Bloch, Edgar Bushmiller, John Held Jr., Carol Stetser, Guy Bleus, G. A. Cavellini, Daniel Daligand, Jürgen Olbrich, Clemente Padín, Rod Summers, E. A. Vigo, and others. Two copies.



1091. Ask Ling, No. 42, 1985.
      A short magazine of writing and drawings by Al Ackerman. The editorial features a question from Nick L. Nips (JMB). A short fiction piece by Al Ackerman and a piece by “Joel Chandler Hairless” [Al Ackerman] are in the issue.



1092. La Poire D’Angoisse, No. 28, 1985.
      A French art magazine, edited by Didier Moulinier. Includes two poems by JMB: “Pocket” and “Cold Terminal”.



1093. De Media: Special Mail Art Issue, 1985.
      Documentation of a mail art and archive project from 1983 – 1984, organized by De Media in Eeklo, Belgium.



1094. Participant list for “The Danger Mail Art Show”, 1985.
      A mail art exhibition in Chicago, IL, during 1984, coordinated by Mr. Bop and End All. JMB is listed as a participant.



• 1094a. PLGC Newsletter, Vol. 11, No. 1, 1985.
  A newsletter from the Poets’ League of Greater Cleveland. The news section lists the publication of JMB’s Nose Death.



1095. Art Papers, Vol. 9, No. 2, 1985.
      A tabloid covering the southeast art scene, edited by Xenia Z. Zed, Ellen Stewart, and Jerry Cullum, et al. An article on “101 Things You Should Know about Mail Art” by Bill Chambers shows several pieces of JMB’s art including Nose Death and several rubberstamp labels. Benjamin Karl Bennett is also listed as the world’s youngest mail artist as is JMB for being The Spitter.

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Box 69

Folder Number #1096-1125

1096. Manifesto / Mixed Breed, 1985.
      A loose-leaf publication about mail art with Manifesto and Mixed Breed. by Jack Saunders. JMB is referred to as a mail artist in the essay. Ninety-two pages.



1097. The 3 Wiseman, 1985.
      A collection of three short stories by Jack Saunders, Al Ackerman, and JMB. JMB’s story is titled “The Wiping” and includes a drawing titled “Cup of Spit”. Four copies.



1098. The Gamut, No. 16, 1985.
      “A journal of ideas and information”, published through Cleveland State University and edited by Leonhard Trawick, Louis Millic, Susan Dumbreys, Stuart Kollar, et al. An article by Leonard Trawick titled “John Bennett’s Poetry of Beauty and Disgust” is featured. The article includes three photos of JMB (one with C. Mehrl and Benjamin Karl Bennett), review/interpretation of JMB’s work, a collaborative calligraphic poem with C. Mehrl, rubberstamp labels, and sample poetry: “Diptick for Lady C”, three selections from Puking Horse, “Nips Works”, “Biting the Brick”, and two untitled calligraphic poems.



1099. Umbrella, Vol. 8, No. 2, 1985.
      A magazine offering reviews of artists’ books, periodicals, exhibitions, etc., edited by Judith Hoffberg. The issue lists The Spitter, a cassette of JMB reading his poetry, along with contact information. Two copies.



1100. PLGC Newsletter, Vol. 11, No. 3, 1985.
      A newsletter from the Poets’ League of Greater Cleveland, edited by John Stickney. A listing of JMB’s L&FT, No. 17/18, is included.



1101. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 15, 1985.
      A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project from the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Three copies.



1102. Lightworks, No. 17, 1985.
      A magazine of art, music, photography, and articles. A listing of artists’ books includes Jud Yalkut’s The Anatomy of Civil War: Homage to Max Ernst, published by JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods.



1103. PLGC Newsletter, Vol. 11, No. 4, 1985.
      A newsletter from the Poets’ League of Greater Cleveland, edited by John Stickney. A listing of The Gamut, No. 16, references the article on JMB [cf. folder 1098].



1104. The Modern Literary Manuscripts Collection, 1985.
      Catalog for a collection of manuscripts curated by the Washington University Libraries (St. Louis). A listing of about 800 items by JMB is included along with a description and brief biography. Other authors included are Samuel Beckett, Elizabeth Bishop, Anthony Burgess, Ford Madox Ford, Elizabeth Jennings, and many others.



1105. Catalog from “Boxes”/“Collaboratives”, 1985.
      Catalog from three 1985 exhibitions: “Boxes” in Sewanee, Tennessee, “Boxes” in Winston-Salem, N. Carolina, and “Collaboratives” in Charlotte, N. Carolina. JMB is listed as a participant in the projects.



1106. Stamp, No. 1, 1985.
      A publication of mail art stamps edited by Serse Luigetti. Stamps by Serse Luigetti, JMB, and William Bennett are featured as well as work from Vittore Baroni, Scott Helmes, Daniel Daligand, G. A. Cavellini, and others. Two sheets of mail art and an invitation for the “Cold Wave” exhibition are included.



1107. PLGC Poetry Calendar, April 1985.
      A calendar from the Poets’ League of Greater Cleveland. Lists a performance of “Voices in a Gallery” which included a poem by JMB.



1108. Poetry Motel, No. 3, 1985.
      A magazine of poetry and graphic art, edited by Andrea and Patrick McKinnon. “Cold Sleep” and “Ax Tongue” by JMB are featured in the issue. Other contributors are Steven Doering, Gerald Locklin, and many others.



1109. Catalog from the “Arte Postale” exhibition, 1985.
      A mail art exhibition in Pontassieve, Italy from Feb. 2nd – 24th, 1985. Luna Bisonte Prods is listed as a contributor. Others are Giovanni Fontana, Ruggero Maggi, Vittore Baroni, G. A. Cavellini, Guillermo Diesler, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, Cracker Jack Kid, and many others.



1110. Gypsy, No. 3, 1985.
      A magazine of poetry, art, fiction, interviews, etc., edited by Belinda Subraman and S. Ramnath. A poem by JMB titled “Spitting Rilke” is featured. Other contributors are Charles Bukowski, Lyn Lifshin, Gerald Locklin, Cheryl Townsend, and others.



1111. Material from International Concrete Poetry Archive, 1985.
      A mail art project through the ICPA in Oxford, England, coordinated by Paula Claire. JMB is listed as an invited participant. A letter from P. Claire to JMB is written on the back of the sheet.



1112. Arte Postale, No. 54, “Cornucopia” edition, 1985.
      A magazine of ‘mail art mediation’ collected by Vittore Baroni. A drawing by JMB is included. Other featured artists are Guy Bleus, Thierry Tillier, Paulo Bruscky, Guillermo Diesler, Gerald Jupitter-Larsen, Daniel Daligand, Ruggero Maggi, Ryosuke Cohen, Ko de Jonge, Rod Summers, Monty Cantsin, Robin Crozier, Clemente Padín, Edgar A. Bushmiller, Arturo Fallico, S. Gustav Hägglund, Carlo Pittore, Klaus Peter Furstenau, and many others.



1113. Flyer for “Voices in the Gallery”, 1985.
      A performance of poetry and music at the Hoyt L. Sherman Gallery at Ohio State University on April 13th. JMB is listed as one of the poets whose works were presented.



1114. Industrial Sabotage, No. 30, 1985.
      A magazine of poetry and fiction by an unlisted editor. The issue’s theme “Meat and Metal” is included as a rubberstamp label by JMB. Also includes work by Karl Kempton, Loris Essary, Randal Brock, Bern Porter, Richard Kostelanetz, Tom Whalen, and others. A letter from the editor to JMB is also with the magazine. Two copies.



1115. Blades, No. 20, 1985.
      A small magazine of poetry and graphics, edited by Joann Balangit and Francis Poole. Three poems by JMB are included: “What”, “It”, and “Is”. Also includes work by the editors, Paul Bowles, and others. Two pieces of mail art and a letter to JMB and C. Mehrl from J. Balangit and Francis Poole are included.



1116. News Nosey, Vol. 33, No. 666, 1985.
      An April Fool’s day issue of OSU Libraries employee newsletter. Includes a satiric piece on “John Vincent Benet”.



1117. Mangled Efforts, 1985.
      A magazine of music, art, fiction, poetry, and reviews. JMB’s “Be Blank” rubberstamp is used in the issue. Includes work by Lisa Baumgardner, Steve Cunningham, Serse Luigetti, and others. Two pieces of mail art and a letter from editor Roan are also in the envelope.



1118. Newark Press, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1985.
      A newsletter/magazine for alternative art ideas, by guest editor Gene Laughter. A poem by JMB titled “Robot on the Ledge” is featured. Other contributors are Serse Luigetti, David Cole, Ray Johnson, Mick Mather, Miekal And, Steve Random, Leavenworth Jackson, and others.



1119. Material from the “Museum Project”, 1985.
      A mail art project for children, which included an international mail artist exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art, from No. 18th – Dec. 30th, organized by John Held Jr., JMB is listed as a contributor.



1120. Latin American Studies Newsletter, No. 14, 1985.
      A publication put out for the Latin Americanist and Hispanic community at Ohio State University. The newsletter is edited by JMB as a project from the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. The newsletter mentions Statistics Chile: Sources in the Ohio State University Libraries, which was compiled by JMB. Five copies.



• 1120a. 1986 Poet’s Market, 1985.
  A reference guide for where and how to publish poetry, edited by Judson Jerome and Jean M. Fredette. The list of publishers includes a paragraph on JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods.



1121. Flyers for “The Coleman’s Christmas/Seconds Sale”, 1985.
      An event held at Robert Coleman’s residence in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on Nov. 24th. Attractions included blown glass by R. Coleman, poetry by JMB, drawings by Vicki Herrick Coleman, and a collection of work “finished” by Sebastian Coleman. A note is written to JMB at the bottom of the page. Four copies.



1122. Poster for “Mail Art Exhibition”, 1985.
      A mail art exhibition held at Seibu Department Stores from July 11th – 24th. Work by Luna Bisonte Prods, Guy Bleus, G. X. Jupitter-Larsen, Guillermo Deisler, Daniel Daligand, Giovanni Fontana, Clemente Padín, and others, were included. Documentation is a poster with a photo of rocks with names, addresses, and stamps on them.



1123. Material from Ruggero Maggi, 1985.
      Mail art announcements sent to JMB, including a postcard-sized piece of mail art, an invitation to “Shadow Project 1986”, documentation of “Libri D’artista” (which lists JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods as a contributor), and “Identity” which also includes work by JMB.



1124. Rant, No. 13, 1985.
      A mail art magazine edited by Creative Thing. A quote from JMB is featured in the issue.



1125. Roster for the “Business Card Archive”, 1985.
      A list of participants in a project coordinated by Robert Ashworth. JMB is listed as a contributor and two poems are included: an untitled calligraphic poem and “Dogged Motel”. JMB is also listed as participating in Lon Spiegelman’s “Mail-Art-Land Antarktis”.

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Box 70

Folder Number #1126-1162

1126. The Spitter, 1985.
      A stereo cassette tape of JMB reading selections from The Spitter. Published through Luna Bisonte Prods.



1127. Catalog for “When I Was a Cowboy”, 1985.
      An international exhibition held in Alberta, Canada, Dallas, Texas, and Saskatchewan, Canada, throughout July 1985 – January 1986. JMB is listed as a contributor. Organized by Chuck Stake. The catalog features work by Daniel Daligand, Anna Banana, Monty Cantsin, and others. Three invitations to an exhibition titled “The Canadian Correspondence Art Gallery: Cycle One” are included.



1128. Factsheet Five, No. 15, 1985.
      A magazine of reviews and articles on music, poetry, and books, edited by Michael Gunderloy. A review of JMB’s Lost and Found Times, No. 16, is included.



1129. Participant list from the “First Vancouver International Heartbreak Hotel Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Mail Art Show”, 1985.
      An exhibition held in Vancouver, Canada, during Feb. 1985, curated by Donna Hagerman and Ed Varney. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1130. Participant list from “Dogs on Flying Carpets et al”, 1985.
      A mail art show held at the Gordon Junior College in Barnesville, Georgia, in 1985. JMB (The Spitter) is listed as a contributor.



1131. Envelope from Shozu Shimamoto, 1985.
      An empty envelope marked as ‘received without contents’.



1132. Material from “Identity Collection 85”, 1985.
      A traveling mail art show/project organized by Henryk Gajewski. A videotape of the submitted material was circulated through the participants. JMB was a participant in the project and a letter to JMB from H. Gajewski is included.



1133. Flyer for “125 Mail Artists’ Fears”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition curated by Jeff Mullican, and shown in Los Angeles, CA, on July 15th.



1134. Participant list for “Künstlerbücher - Buchobjekte”, 1985.
      Flyer for an artist’s books exhibition at Universität Oldenburg, Germany, including work by JMB, and a letter from organizers Hermann Havekost and Klaus Groh apologizing for a delay in presenting the show.



1135. Shushma World, 1985.
      A mail art newsletter published by Al Ackerman. The issue features a poem by JMB (Brother Johnee) titled “Shusmaseat”. Three copies. A letter to JMB from Al Ackerman is included.



1136. Postcard from “Mail Tridimensional Art”, 1985.
      Postcard from an exhibition held at the Caffe’ Voltaire in Firenze, Italy.



1137. La Poire d’Angoisse, No. 44, 1985.
      A French art magazine, edited by Didier Moulinier. The issue features work by Thierry Tillier, Guillermo Deisler, and others. JMB is listed as an art correspondent. A note from the editor to JMB and several pieces of mail art are included.



1138. Networking Paper: Identity Communication Exchange, No. 2, 1985.
      A magazine of mail art, poetry, writing, etc., edited by Henryk Gajewski. A poem by JMB titled “Socks” by JMB is included. Other contributing artists are Robin Crozier, Clemente Padín, Chuck Welch, Ruggero Maggi, Piotr Rypson, H. Gajewski, and others.



1139. Memo(random) Memo(ry), Jan. 23, 1985.
      One of the pages from Robin Crozier’s network of mail artists to share anecdotes/memories. The memo is a story by Robin Crozier himself. Also includes a 1-sheet catalog of Crozier’s slide collection, which includes a work by JMB.



1140. Ask Ling: Halloween Issue, 1985. A small magazine of editorials and drawings by Al Ackerman. A picture of JMB and a poem titled “Cup of Spit” are included.



1141. Participant list for “C.A.G.E. Xmas Bizarre ‘85”. 1985.
      An exhibition held at the C.A.G.E. gallery in Cincinnati, OH, from Dec. 6th through Xmas. JMB is listed a participant.



1142. Spudburn, No. 1, 1985.
      A loose-leaf assembly magazine of original handwritten poetry. A calligraphic poem by JMB titled “Giving Fire a Hand” is included. Other contributors are jwcurry, Randall Brock, MB Duggan, and others. Two copies.



1143. Participant list for the “1984 – Postmarks Mail Art Exhibition”, 1985.
      An exhibition from Sept. 1984, organized by Dianna Boehnert. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1144. “Soon, Very Soon” flyer, 1985.
      Single sheet flyer mailed from Paris, France that several pieces of mail art on it, including a photo of JMB as “Mother Meat”.



1145. Participant list from “Mail Art ’85: Life/Art/Celebrate”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition coordinated by Peggy Calvert in La Mirada, California. JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods is listed as a contributor. A page of three pc photographs from the exhibit is included.



1146. A Good Day to Die, 1985.
      A magazine of fiction, poetry, essays, and art, published by Ellenburg, WA’s John Bennett. Two poems by JMB are included: “Spit from the Closet” and “Miss Spitting”. Works by Jack Saunders, Charles Bukowski, and others are included. Two copies.



1147. La Poire d’Angoisse, No. 30, 1985.
      A French art magazine of photography and art, edited by Didier Moulinier. The issue features work by G. X. Jupitter-Larsen, Vittore Baroni, and others. JMB is listed as an art correspondent.



1148. La Poire d’Angoisse, No. 35, 1985.
      A French art magazine of photography and art, edited by Didier Moulinier. The issue features a collage by C. Mehrl Bennett, a calligraphic poem by JMB, work by S. Gustav Hägglund, and others.



1149. Participant list for “Echo”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition from March 21st – April 3rd in Houston, TX. The show was organized by Tom Pack. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1150. La Poire d’Angoisse, No. 51, 1985.
      A French art magazine of photography and art. The issue features two calligraphic poems by JMB, work by S. Gustav Hägglund, and others.



1151. Advertisement for poetry reading by JMB, 1985.
      A poetry reading held at the Bone Club in San Antonio, TX, on Aug. 3rd. Poetry by JMB was read over music by Damn Fools. A letter to JMB from “Nunzio” [James Cobb] is typed on the back of the flyer.



1152. Catalog for “Mail Art – The Scroll Unrolls”, 1985.
      Large catalog of a mail art exhibition held at the Janco-Dada Museum in Ein-Hod, Israel, from July – Oct. Organized by David Cole. JMB is listed as a contributor. Artwork is included by Crackerjack Kid, Carol Stetser, David Cole, G.X. Jupitter-Larsen, Karl Kempton, and others.



1153. Postcard from “Miscellaneous”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition at the University of Minnesota from Apr. 28th – May 10th.



1154. Participant list for “Campioni d’Archivio di Arte Postale”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition in Italy from April 13th – 24th, at the Centro Civico di Mestre. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1155. AU, No. 66, 1985.
      A Japanese poster publishing news and artwork from the mail art community. AU is a project organized by Shozu Shimamoto. A participant list for the “International Mail Art Exhibition in Osaka”, which lists JMB as a contributor, is included.



1156. Participant list from “Roger Radio’s Business Card Project”, 1985.
      A mail art project from Jan. – June 1985. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1157. La Poire d’Angoisse, No. 31, 1985.
      A French art magazine of photography and art edited by Didier Moulinier. The issue features a calligraphic visual poem by JMB. Included is work by Clemente Padín, S. Gustav Hägglund, Jupitter-Larsen, Thierry Tillier, G. Diesler, and others.



1158. Life of Crime, 1985.
      A magazine of news and reviews for poets edited by Pat Nolan and Steven LaVoie. A short description of JMB’s L&FT, No. 16, is included.



1159. The Ohio State Lantern, July 1st, 1985.
      Campus newspaper for students and faculty of the Ohio State University. Includes a review of a postcard exhibition in which JMB participated. Two copies.



1160. Postcard from Chuck Stake, 1985/6.
      A postcard Chuck Stake standing in front of the Orangerie, Kassel, West Germany. One of the postal stamps features JMB’s “Try Suicide” rubberstamp label.



1161. Poetry Motel, No. 5, 1985.
      A magazine of poetry and graphic art, edited by Andrea and Patrick McKinnon. The issue includes a poem by JMB titled “Sax and Death”. Also features work by Paul Weinman, Gerald Locklin, and many others.



1162. Mixed Images, 1985.
      A chapbook of poetry by patients at the Central Ohio Psychiatric Hospital during a twelve-week poetry-writing workshop, led by JMB. Five poems by JMB are included: “Meat in a Mirror”, “The Cell”, “Bed”, “Under the Woof”, and “Burning Dog”. The publication was suppressed by the Hospital administration. Twenty-four pages.

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Box 71

Folder Number #1163-1188

1163. The Small Pond Magazine of Literature, Vol. 22, No. 2, 1985.
      A magazine of poetry, visual poetry, and prose, edited by Napoleon St. Cyr. Two poems by JMB are included: “Pencil” and “Shoe Boiling”. Also includes work by Richard Kostelanetz, and others. Two copies.



1164. Art/Life, Vol. 5, No. 6, 1985.
      An assembly magazine of art and poetry, edited by Joe Cardella and Lauren Mesa. A calligraphic poem with graphic border by JMB is included along with works by J. O. Olbrich, Ryosuke Cohen, and others.



1165. Commonpress, No. 48, 1985.
      A small art magazine featuring international contributors, with circulating editorial duties: the editor of #25 is Carsten Schmidt-Olsen. A poem by JMB titled “Waiting Car” and an untitled calligraphic poem are included. Other featured artists are Guy Bleus, A. de Araujo, Paulo Bruscky, L. F. Duch, G. X. Jupitter-Larsen, Robin Crozier, Lucien Suel, Llys Dana, Klaus Groh, Angelika Schmidt, Ulises Carrión, Pier can Dijk, Ko de Jonge, Rod Summers, Gabor Toth, Vittore Baroni, Giovanni Fontana, Serse Luigetti, Ruggero Maggi, Pawel Petasz, Piotr Rypson, Al Ackerman, Arturo Fallico, Scott Helmes, Davi Det Hompson, and others.



1166. After the End, No. 3, 1985.
      A magazine of “contemporary visual and language art”. A poem titled “Stuck Drawer” and a “Try Suicide” rubberstamp by JMB are included. Other featured artists are jwcurry, Randall Brock, Mark Laba, and others. Two copies.



1167. Beef, Vol. 5, No. 15, 1985.
      A full-size, alternative art tabloid of articles, artwork, writing, etc., from Omaha. A review of JMB’s The Spitter is included along with contact information.



• 1167a. Statistics Chile, 1985. A bibliography compiled by JMB with an appendix on the Chilean census by L. Hallewell, produced for the Latin American Reading Room of the William Oxley Thompson Library. Fourteen pages. Four copies.



1168. Lost and Found Times, No. 17/18, 1985.
      A double edition of JMB’s magazine published through Luna Bisonte Prods. JMB’s featured work includes poems titled “Tub”, “Toiletseat”, “Ax Tongue”, “Shirt”, “ Pants”, an untitled calligraphic poem, and collaborations with William E. Bennett, Robin Crozier, and Brendan de Vallance. Featured artists in the issue are Al Ackerman, Ivan Argüelles, Michael Basinski, Guy Beining, Mark Bloch, E. N. Brookings, jwcurry, K. S. Ernst, S. Gustav Hägglund, Bob Heman, Karl Kempton, Lyle Lee, Edward Lense, Joel Lipman, George Myers, Jr., Simon Perchik, Francis Poole, Dan Raphael, Paul Weinman, Armando Zárate, and others. Five copies.



1169. Participant list for “The Adventures of Bob, The Dog of Knowledge”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition held at the Bob Dog Galleries in San Francisco, CA. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1170. Material from The Gamut, 1985.
      Draft copy of an article titled “John Bennett’s Poetry of Beauty and Disgust” by Leonard Trawick. Included is a letter requesting that the article be proofread before being included in an upcoming copy of The Gamut.



1171. Participant list from “125 Mail Artists’ Fears”, 1985.
      A mail art exhibition held in L.A., CA, on July 14th. The show was organized by Jeff Mullican. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1172. Brain Cell, No. 1, 1985.
      A mail art collage coordinated by Ryosuke Cohen. Edition features work by Carol Stetser, JMB (“Nothing”), Arturo Fallico, Bern Porter, Jeff Mullican, Robin Crozier, Ruggero Maggi, Pawel Petasz, and others.



1173. Spudburn, No. 2, 1985.
      A loose-leaf assembly magazine of original handwritten poetry. The issue includes a short original calligraphic poem by JMB titled “Nostril”. Other artists in the issue are Randall Brock, jwcurry, LB Duggan, and others. A letter to JMB from the editor jwcurry is included. Two copies.



1174. Realities, No. 3, 1985.
      A poster–style magazine of poetry published by Realities Library in San Jose, CA., and edited by Soos. JMB is the issue’s featured poet with six poems under the title Be Blank. Other poets featured in the issue are Ivan Argüelles, Sheila Murphy, Guy Beining, and others. Four copies. Envelope contains a short note to JMB from the editor.



1175. Popular Reality, No. 10, 1985/1986.
      A tabloid-style magazine of news, articles, art, and poetry, edited by Crowbar. A review of JMB’s The Spitter is included along with his poem “Toiletseat”.



1176. Participant list for AU’s “Mail Art Network for Children of the World Show”, 1985.
      An international exhibition at the Art Museum of Kyoto City from July 9th – 14th. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1177. Letter from Piotr Rypson, 1985. A letter to contributors to the Mail Art Book, announcing its upcoming printing. A personal note to JMB is written on the back of the sheet.



1178. Participant list for “Day of the Dead Mail Art Show”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition held in San Antonio, TX, during Nov. 1985. JMB is listed as a contributor.



• 1178a. Another Stamp Album 1984, postmarked 1985.
  An album of stamps designed by mail artists. Featured artists are JMB, Piotr Rypson, G. X. Jupitter-Larsen, Cracker Jack Kid, Mick Mather, Steve Random, Klaus Groh, Guillermo Diesler, Edgardo-Antonio Vigo, Lon Spiegelman, Guy Bleus, David Cole, Keith Bates, G. A. Cavellini, Pier Van Dijk, Ruggero Maggi, Henryk Gajewski, Rod Summers, Jürgen Olbrich, Carlo Pittore, E. F. Higgins, and others. Organized by Keith Bates.



1179. AU, No. 71, 1985.
      A Japanese poster publishing news and artwork from the mail art community. AU is a project organized by Shozu Shimamoto. JMB is listed as a member of the “MR. Network.”



1180. Directory of Poetry Publishers, 1st Edition, 1985-1986.
      A publication of more than 1000 poetry publishers, edited by Len Fulton and Ellen Ferber. Descriptions for JMB’s L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods are included.



1181. Catalog from “Frontiers”, 1985.
      An exhibition held in Lille, France, from Mar. 11th – 22nd, and in Eeklo, Belgium, from Mar. 29th – May 1st. A rubberstamp/graphic collage by JMB is included. Other artists listed as participants are E. A. Vigo, Guy Bleus, Paul Bruscky, Guillermo Deisler, Anna Banana, G. X. Jupitter-Larsen, Robert Rehfeldt, Julien Blaine, Robin Crozier, Monty Cantsin, Keith Bates, Ko de Jonge, Rod Summers, Ruggero Maggi, Shozu Shimamoto, Ryosuke Cohen, Larry Smith, Robert Ashworth, Bern Porter, Paul Zelevansky, Cracker Jack Kid, Carlo Pittore, David Cole, J. O. Olbrich, Jurgen Kierspiel, Giovanni Fontana, Steve Random, and others. Organized by Friedrich Winnes.



1182. Mail Art Pace, 1985.
      Catalog of a mail art show held in Pace, Italy, in Dec. 1985. A work by JMB is included, as well as pieces by Pepe Rosamilia, Steve Random, Clemente Padín, John Evans, Joel Lipman, Guy Bleus, Julien Blaine, Robin Crozier, Klaus Groh, Emilio Morandi, and others.



1183. The Gamut, No. 16, 1985.
      Offprint copies of Leonard Trawick’s article from The Gamut, No. 16, with “John Bennett’s Poetry of Beauty and Disgust” along with eight poems by JMB. 14 pages. Six copies.



1184. High Street, No. 1, 1985.
      A magazine of poetry based on Route 23 (flanks the Ohio State University), published by John Hoffman and edited by Jennifer Welch. A poem by JMB titled “Bed” is included in the issue. Other featured poets are B. Z. Niditch, Allison Reed, Paul Weinman, and others.



1185. Program for the “17th Annual Midwest Writers’ Conference”, 1985.
      A conference held at Kent State University in Canton, OH, on Oct. 11th and 12th. A biography of JMB is included with a photo for his contributions to the conference which were a presentation on “Screenwriting, Translating, Graphics”, a presentation on “Wordsmiths: Two Approaches to Poetry” (with William Virgil Davis), and inclusion in the “Small Press Book Fair” exhibition.



1186. Writers Grapevine, Vol. 5, No. 1, 1985.
      A literary newsletter for Ohio writers, edited by Betsy Greiner and Maggie Abel. JMB and C. Mehrl are listed for their participation in Artreach’s “Creative Lines” exhibition.



1187. Identity, Part 1, 1985.
      A networking project from 1984-1986, coordinated by Henryk Gajewski. JMB is listed as a correspondent and contributed a “Hello My Name Is Unit” sticker and three poems: “Speeding Chair”, “Basement Box”, and “No-boy and Me”. A short note from H. Gajewski is also included.



1188. Poetry Motel, No. 4, 1985.
      A magazine of poetry and graphic art, edited by Andrea and Patrick McKinnon. A poem by JMB titled “Row” is included. Other featured poets/artists are Jesse Glass Jr., Sheila Murphy, and others.

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Folder Number #1189-1196

1189. Catalog for “Kis ’85 Kunsan International Show”, 1985.
      An exhibition held at the Chonbuk Art Center in the Republic of Korea, from Nov. 30th – Dec. 7th. An untitled calligraphic poem by JMB was exhibited in the show. Other contributors are G. X. Jupitter-Larsen, Robin Crozier, Gabor Toth, G. A. Cavellini, Rod Summers, Joel Fisher, Karl Kempton, Lon Spiegelman, Klaus Groh, and others. Two photographs from the show are included: one of JMB’s piece and general shot of the gallery.



1190. A Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers 1985 – 86 edition, 1985.
      A large publication of over six thousand writers, published by Poets and Writers, Inc. The directory lists JMB with contact information and a sample bibliography.



1191. The Directory of Small Press and Magazine Editors & Publishers, 16th edition, 1985.
      An extensive index of small press contacts, edited by Len Fulton and Ellen Ferber. JMB is listed for L&FT, Luna Bisonte Prods, and as a guest editor for 1Cent.



1192. The International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 21st edition 1985-86, 1985.
      A large publication of over four thousand markets for writers, edited by Len Fulton and Ellen Ferber. JMB’s L&FT and Luna Bisonte Prods are both included along with descriptive paragraphs.



1193. The Poet’s Job: to Go to Far, 1985.
      An anthology of poetry compiled and edited by Margaret Honton. A poem by JMB titled “Irony” is included with self-commentary on the poem’s origin. Other contributors are Ellin Carter, Jennifer Welch, and many others.



1194. Pliego de Murmurios, v. 4, No. 31 & v. 5, No. 34, 1985.
      Poetry broadside edited by Juan Luis Pla Benito in Barcelona. JMB’s Lost and Found Times is listed in the books received section.



1195. Networking Paper, No. 1, 1985.
      A magazine of experimental art and writing, edited and distributed to participants by Henryk Gajewski. A poem by JMB titled “Basement Box” is included. Other featured artists are Piotr Rypson, Ruggero Maggi, Clemente Padín, Robin Crozier, and others.



1196. Catalog for Postmuseum’s “Mail Art”, 1985.
      An exhibition held in Stockholm, Sweden, from Apr. 26th – Oct. 20th. JMB is listed as a contributor. The catalog contains work by Carlo Pittore, G. A. Cavellini, Guy Bleus, and many others.

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Folder Number #1197-1222

1197. Commonpress, No. 77, 1985.
      A small art magazine featuring international contributors, coordinated by Pawel Petasz, with circulating editorial duties: the editor of #77 is Pat Fish. The issue features tattoo designs by various artists, including JMB, Guillermo Diesler, Vittore Baroni, Klaus Groh, Creative Thing, David Cole, Daniel Daligand, Jürgen Olbrich, Ruggero Maggi, Carlo Pittore, Ko de Jonge, Paulo Bruscky, Guy Bleus, Pawel Petasz, Carol Stetser, Crackerjack Kid, and many others.



1198. Il Giornale di Bergamo-oggi, Jan 12, 1985.
      Newspaper from Bergamo, Italy with an article on pg. 10 about a mail art show. A participants list is inserted, including JMB and many others.



1199. Taproot, Issue 1, 1985.
      A journal of poetry, prose, criticism, graphics, etc., edited by Robert Drake. Two poems by JMB are included: “Room of the Hook” and “Under C”. A letter from the editor to JMB is included.



• 1199a. Envelope from Barbara Carnal, 1985. An empty envelope from Barbara Carnal sent on Feb. 23rd, 1985.



1200. Ask Ling, Christmas Issue, 1985.
      A short magazine of writing and drawings by Al Ackerman. Includes part of a collaborative poem by Al Ackerman and JMB titled “The Librarian for the Criminally Insane” [by Jack A. Withers Smote].



1201. “The Mud”, [late 1980’s].
      A printout of a poem by JMB with a graphic border, probably typeset by Rod Summers.



1202. NRG, No. 25/26, [1985-1987].
      Tabloid-style magazine devoted to poetry, prose, and visual poetry, edited by Dan Raphael. The issue contains reference to JMB’s L&FT in an editorial by an unlisted author. Includes work by Dan Raphael, Charles Bernstein, Karl Kempton, Loris Essary, Schott Helmes, Paul Weinman, Ivan Argüelles, Peter Ganick, David Cole, jw curry, Ken Sutherland, and others.



1203. Membership Roster for the Columbus Art League, 1985.
      A short pamphlet with listings of CAL presidents and members. Both JMB and CMB are included in the roster, along with their contact information.



1204. Gambit, No. 18, 1985.
      A book-sized journal of poetry and prose, edited by Jane Somerville and Franko Bono. Two poems by JMB are featured in the issue: “Basement Box” and “Meat on the Ledge”. Also includes work by George Myers, Jr., Edward Lense, Tom Beckett, Dennis Barone, and many others.



1205. The Bible of Artists’ Postage Stamps, Part 1, 1985.
      A catalog of material from the “International Artists’ Postage Stamps Exhibition Weddel 1985”. The exhibition was at the Museum of Modern Art Weddel from Jan. 25th – Mar. 28th. A photocopy of an envelope from JMB and eleven of his rubberstamp labels are included. Also features work by Vittore Baroni, Keith Bates, Peter Below, Guy Bleus, Mark Bloch, Paulo Bruscky, Ulises Carrión, G. A. Cavellini, Ryosuke Cohen, David Cole, Creative Thing, Crackerjack Kid, Robin Crozier, L. F. Duch, Arturo Fallico, Klaus Groh, and many others.



1206. Advertisements for “Voices in a Gallery” and the PLGC General Meeting, [1985]. An advertisement for a meeting of the Poets League of Greater Cleveland on March 1st, and “Voices in a Gallery” on Feb. 27th, which included readings of poems by twenty-six Ohio poets, including JMB.



1207. Catalog for “Ticket Art”, 1985. A mail art project coordinated by Keith Bates. Two tickets with rubberstampings by JMB are included along with contributions from Henryk Gajewski, A. de Araujo, Bernd Olbrich, Mark Bloch, Robert Rehfeldt, Robin Crozier, Jürgen Olbrich, Piotr Rypson, Anna Banana, Steve Random, Guy Bleus, David Cole, G. X. Jupitter Larsen, Klaus Groh, Creative Thing, Al Ackerman, Jurgen Kierspiel, Ryosuke Cohen, Monty Cantsin, Ruggero Maggi, Paulo Bruscky, and others.



1208. Information for “Night Exercise”, 1985.
      An ongoing multi-media project with work by 900 artists sent to Peter Meyer. An exhibition at Franklin Furnace took place from April 2nd – 20th. JMB and C. Mehrl are listed as participants in the project. A short note to JMB from P. Meyer and a postcard picture of several mail artists are included.



1209. Ask Ling, (The JMB “Spitter” Question issue), 1985.
      Consists of Al Ackerman’s story “The Squid Boys of Terre Haute”, written in response to JMB’s question. 2 copies in an envelope with “LBP edition” written on it in JMB’s hand. Date on p. 3: “June 1983”. Cf. Folder 1216a.



1210. Idle Time Mail Art Trash Book, 1985.
      An assembly book of mail art coordinated by Dixon. Contains an original “spit dept.” label by JMB as well as contributions from Jeff Mullica, Cavellini, Arturo Fallico II, and many others. Seven pieces of loose mail art are also included by A. de Araujo, Dixon, Carol Stetser, and others.



1211. Mail art from Arturo Fallico, 1985.
      Three postcards, a photograph, a label, and letter from A. Fallico sent to JMB.



1212. Participant list from “The Alternative Biennale-International Correspondence Art Exhibition”, 1985. An exhibition/project held at the Nexus Contemporary Arts Center, Atlanta, GA, coordinated by Bill Chambers. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1213. Participant list for the “Summer Mail Art Show”, 1985.
      An exhibition held at Lake Michigan on Aug. 25th, organized by Mr. Bop. JMB (The Spitter) is listed as a participant.



1214. Schmooze, No. 1, 1985.
      A magazine containing an editorial by R. Dervish, and a poem by JMB (“Ass”) modified by someone else. A retrospective review of contributors to the former magazine Dharma Combat and a short letter to JMB are included. All material sent to JMB by David “Crowbar” Nestle.



1215. Mail art from S. Gustav Hägglund, 1985.
      Nine 17’ x 11’ sheets of mail art with rubberstampings, labels, and calligraphy by JMB interspersed through them. Another page of mail art, a poem and a letter to JMB are included.



1216. Material from the “Angst” project, 1985.
      A mail art project organized by Jurgen Kierspiel and exhibited in Germany from March 15th – 31st and May 8th – 12th. JMB contributed to the shows.



• 1216a. Ask Ling, (The JMB “Spitter” Question issue), 1985.
  Cf. folder 1209. This copy is the “Ackerman Edition”.



1217. Mail art from Fran Jerkoffsky, 1985.
      Miscellaneous mail art from Fran Jerkoffsky [Rutkovsky]. Material includes a pc article from the Florida Flambeau, Aug. 19th, 1985, a page of pc mail art stamps, a page from a medical text with a note to JMB, two pages of mail art by Al Ackerman, and an invitation to contribute to NABA News.



1218. Arte Postale, No. 52, 1985.
      A magazine of ‘mail art mediation’ collected by Vittore Baroni. The issue features a poem by JMB: “Room of the Hook”. Also contains work by Carlo Pittore, Piotr Rypson, Serse Luigetti, Monty Cantsin, K.S. Ernst, Damaso Ogaz, and others. JMB is listed as a contributor to the “Scriptavolant” show in Firenze, Italy, during March 1985. Two advertisements for Trax-related material and a separate copy of JMB’s poem are included.



1219. David Zack, Correspondence Novels, 1985.
      Mail art from David Zack, from Mexico, including two sheets of his “Correspondence Novels”, one of which, mentions JMB and CMB, and other material.



1220. Velocity, 1985.
      A loose-leaf magazine of alternative art and media. Four poems by JMB are included in the issue: “The Spittle”, “Speeding Chair”, “Pocket”, and “Meat in a Mirror”. JMB’s LBP Catalogue Notes 10 is also included along with a note from the editor to JMB. Other contributors to the issue are Ryosuke Cohen, Bern Porter, Creative Thing, Dixon, Joel Lipman, Kathy Ernst, S. Gustav Hägglund, Mark Bloch, and many others.



1221. Artcomnet, 21, 1985.
      Artcomnet is a newsletter for mail artists, poets etc., edited by Larry D. Smith. The issue contains two poems by JMB: “Not in the Hall” and “Blank Fridge”. Other contributors are Joachim Frank, Steve Random, Joel Lipman, Ruggero Maggi, Klaus Groh, Ryosuke Cohen, Jürgen Olbrich, and others. Also included are an advertisement for The News by George Myers Jr., and three copies of “The 1st Surrealist Underground Liberation Front Manifesto” by Larry Smith.



1222. Participant list for “Identity”, 1985.
      An avalanche networking project coordinated by Henryk Gajewski from Oct. 26th – 28th. JMB is listed as a participant.

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Box 74

Folder Number #1223-1247

1223. Posters for a reading of poems by JMB, 1985.
      Four posters for a reading of JMB’s poems with music by the Damn Fools at the Bone Club in San Antonio, TX, on Aug. 3rd. Group organized by James Cobb.



1224. Luna Bisonte Prods bibliography, 1985.
      A LBP bibliography from R. R. Bowker Company in New York for Books in Print. The list includes twenty-eight items by JMB et al.



1225. Arte Postale, No. 50, 1984, (postmarked 1985).
      A magazine of ‘mail art mediation’ collected by Vittore Baroni. The issue includes JMB’s poem, “The Spitter” and work by Ray Johnson, S. Gustav Hägglund, Ryosuke Cohen, Shozu Shimamoto, G. X. Jupitter Larsen, Al Ackerman, Julien Blaine, Serse Luigetti, Ko de Jonge, and others.



1226. Velocity, 1985.
      A magazine of alternative art and media, published by Christian Herman. Includes an advertisement for JMB’s The Spitter cassette tape. The issue also contains work from Carlo Pittore, Jeff Mulligan, Lon Spiegelman, Bern Porter, Pat Fish, Mick Mather, S. Gustav Hägglund, Mark Bloch, Loris Essary, Creative Thing, Bob Grumman, Marilyn Rosenberg, and others. A short note to JMB from the editor is included.



1227. Participant list for the “Nicaragua – Hope and Politics Mail Art Show”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition organized by the Hoffnung Nicaragua group and shown at eight locations in Germany. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1228. Level, No. 8, 1985.
      A loose-leaf magazine of mail art held in a cloth bag. A postcard of JMB’s poem “Pocket” and a resource list, which references JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods, are included. Other contributors are Carlo Pittore, Ruggero Maggi, Mr. Bop, Mick Mather, Keith Bates, Ryosuke Cohen, Jürgen Olbrich, Vittore Baroni, Lon Spiegelman, and many others.



1229. The Wedding of the Century, 1985.
      A magazine of stamps designed by mail artists. Eight stamps by JMB featuring ts poetry, graphics, and calligraphic poetry are included. Other contributors are J. Olbrich, Klaus Groh, Carlo Pittore, Henryk Gajewski, Jupitter Larsen, Larry Smith, Crackerjack Kid, Kathy Ernst, LH Duch, Guillermo Diesler, Jack Saunders, and others.



1230. Catalog for the “International Mail/Copier Art Exhibition”, 1985.
      A mail art exhibition in Canada from Mar. 24th – 30th. The show was organized by Sarah Jackson, Douglas Barron, Charlene Pearce, Eric Morshead, and Phyllis d’Entremont. Contributors include JMB, Creative Thing, Clemente Padín, Carol Stetser, Mark Bloch, Scott Helmes, Guy Bleus, Ryosuke Cohen, Marilyn Rosenberg, Carlo Pittore, E. A. Vigo, Monty Cantsin, Mick Mather, S. Gustav Hägglund, Vittore Baroni, E. A. Bushmiller, Robert Ashworth, Klaus Groh, Lucien Suel, Paul Zelevansky, Serse Luigetti, Ko de Jonge, L. Spiegelman, and many others.



1231. Poster for “Estate Ispicese”, 1985.
      Poster for “Pace e Liberta” mail art show in Ispica, Italy. CMB and JMB are listed as participants. All work illustrated on poster.



1232. Catalog and participant list for “Inter Dada ‘84”, 1985.
      An international mail art festival held in San Francisco, CA, from Sept. 2nd – 9th, 1984. JMB is listed as a contributor. An advertisement for True Dada Confessions, edited by Ginny Lloyd and Stephen Caravello, is also included.



1233. “Sapigues i Entenguis” documentation, 1985.
      Documentation and a poster (2 copies of poster) from “Sapigues I Entenguis” project, in Reus, Spain. Includes full-size reproduction of a card by JMB.



1234. Poster and information from “Wellcomet Mister Halley”, 1985.
      An international mail art exhibition held in Brasil from Aug. 8th – Sept. 1st. JMB listed as a participant.



1235. Catalog for “What Do You Want?”, 1985.
      A project of mail / poetry organized by “Eric”. A short poem by JMB is included in the catalog. Other contributors are Guy Bleus, Ryosuke Cohen, A. de Araujo, Mark Bloch, Lon Spiegelman, Carlo Pittore, Dixon, Guy Bleus, Clemente Padín, Creative Thing, Mr. Bop, Jeff Mullican, Al Ackerman, and others. An ordering catalog for Neato Stuff is also included.



1236. The Downtowner, “The Urban Aboriginal”, and miscellaneous material, 1985.
      Package contains two copies of the Downtowner, a Dayton, OH, news tabloid. Also, “The Urban Original”, a mail art / poetry project compiled by Patrick Graf and E. Walt Circle. The rest of the material is related to “Riverfest” in Dayton on May 26th – 27th. The festival featured poetry readings by JMB and C. Mehrl as well as a showing of Mail Art Romance (cf. folder 793).



1237. RAW FALL 1985, and “Paula Claire’s International Concrete Poetry Archive”, 1985.
      An autumn events catalog for Hartfort, CT, group, Real Art Ways. Other materials included are related to the exhibition of “Paula Claire’s International Concrete Poetry Archive” at The Exe Gallery in Oxford, England, and other locations from March 11th – 28th. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1238. Leonardo’s Lists, and “Paula Claire’s International Concrete Poetry Archive”, 1985.
      Leonardo’s Lists, is Paula Claire’s collection of found poetry taken from Leonardo Davinci’s manuscripts and translated by Richter. The seven pages of the text are written backwards. Other materials included are related to the exhibition of “Paula Claire’s International Concrete Poetry Archive” at The Exe Gallery in Oxford, England, and other locations from March 11th – 28th. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1239. Catalog for “Books Build Bridges”, 1986.
      An exhibition of copier art and bookworks at the National Postal Museum in Ottawa, Canada. The international exhibit was organized by Francine Brousseau. JMB’s contributions are Book of Meat, Be Blank, and Six Portraits. Other participants include Guy Bleus, Paulo Bruscky, G. X. Jupitter Larsen, Daniel Daligand, Lucien Suel, Klaus Groh, Jurgen Kierspiel, Jürgen Olbrich, Ko de Jonge, Rod Summers, Serse Luigetti, Vittore Baroni, Ryosuke Cohen, Shozu Shimamoto, Clement Padín, Mark Bloch, E. A. Bushmiller, David Cole, Arturo Fallico, Gustav Hägglund, Lon Spiegelman, Barbara Rosenthal, Bern Porter, and many others.



1240. Photograph of JMB and C. Mehrl with Richard Celeste, 1986.
      A black and white photograph of JMB and C. Mehrl with Ohio Governor, Richard Celeste. Photo taken at an art exhibition sponsored by Celeste in which JMB and CMB had work.



1241. Catalog for “Velocity”, 1986.
      An international mail art exhibition probably held in St. Louis, MO, during May 1986. A short calligraphic poem by JMB is included in the catalog. Other contributors are C. Mehrl, Keith Bates, Karl Kempton, Arturo G. Fallico, Jeff Mullican, Dixon, Harry Polkinhorn, Carlo Pittore, Al Ackerman, Carol Stetser, Bern Porter, Richard Kostelanetz, Creative Thing, and others.



1242. University Times, Vol. 108, No. 8, 1986.
      A news tabloid from California State University, Los Angeles, that includes an article by Lon Spiegelman concerning the publication of Al Ackerman’s Ling Confessions. A note to JMB is written on the cover page.



1243. Material from “Night Exercise”, 1986.
      A touring exhibition of audio/video mail art from 1983 – [1986], organized by Peter R. Meyer. JMB is listed as a participant in the project.



1244. The Columbus Dispatch, Section –D, Oct. 13th, 1986.
      Section D out of a newspaper from Columbus, OH. May contain reference to JMB.



1245. The All Hallowed Eve Leaves, 1986.
      A magazine of art, photography, poetry, prose, etc., probably edited by Dr. Dark. The issue features a poem by Jack A. Withers Smote [JMB], “edited by the Spitter”.



1246. Participant lists for “Mail/Femail” and “Transformation”, 1986.
      “Mail/Femail” was an exhibition at the Canadian Correspondence Art Gallery from Feb. 14th – [28th], 1986. JMB is listed as a contributor. “Transformation” was another CCAG exhibition from June 1st – 22nd, 1986. JMB is listed as a contributor.



1247. Foist Magazine, No. 5, 1986.
      A magazine of Dadaist/surrealist art, poetry, and prose. An index of similar publications lists JMB’s Luna Bisonte Prods sample pack.

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Folder Number #1248-1259

1248. The Booster, June 11th, 1986.
      A Columbus, Ohio – based neighborhood news tabloid. The poetry page features a poem by Chilean Vincente Huidobro titled “Ver y Palpar (Funereal Perceptive)” that is translated to English by JMB.



• 1248a. What, No. 3, 1986.
  A tabloid-style magazine of poetry, fiction, drama, criticism, and art, edited by Kevin Connolly and Jason Sherman. Two poems by JMB are included “Under the Woof” and “Dogged Motel” with a list of his recent publications. Two copies.



1249. What, Nos. 6,7, 1986.
      A tabloid-style magazine of poetry, fiction, drama, criticism, and art, edited by Kevin Connolly and Jason Sherman. JMB listed in acknowledgements in both issues.



1250. It Still Doesn’t Matter, No. 4, 1986.
      A magazine of avant-garde prose poetry and visual poetry, edited by Bill Shields and Rich Blevins. Two poems by JMB are included: “Deep Fix” and “Burn”. No. 4 features work by Jake Berry, Scott Helmes, Michael Dec, Bill Shields, Rich Blevins, and others. Two copies.



1251. Cardboards by Johnee, 1986.
      Three 8 ½ x 11 sheets of cardboard bound together. The pages feature original drawing, calligraphy, and rubberstamps by JMB.



1252. Velocity, 1986.
      A magazine of alternative art and media, published by Christian Herman. A visual poetry piece and a poem titled “Yellow Face” by JMB are included. A short note to JMB and C. Mehrl from the C. Herman is included with the magazine. Other contributors are Jeff Mullican, Robert Grumman, Karl Kempton, Bern Porter, Creative Thing, and others.



1253. Small Press Review, Vol. 18, No. 11, 1986.
      Review magazine focusing on underground authors and poets, edited by Len Fulton and Ellen Ferber. The issue features an advertisement for Laughing Bear Press with a list of authors that includes JMB.