Clear the Range

First Edition, 1978. 138 pages. Book measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Cover art by George Schneeman. Printed in an edition of 750 copies.

“Larry Fagin notes that he published this book with David Rosenberg, who was then an editor at Coach House Press (Toronto). Compiler’s collection includes the manuscript for this book, a paperback cowboy novel that Berrigan altered by 'writing through' in different-colored inks. According to Fagin, Berrigan used a copy of Twenty Notches by Max Brand. The front cover is a self-portrait of Berrigan. The back cover is a picture of a cheeseburger that has been cut out of a magazine and pasted down. Alice Notley adds, Ted liked the idea of 'the range' being a stove and proceeded from there.” –Aaron Fischer, Ted Berrigan: An Annotated Checklist (Granary Books, 1988).

Very Good+ in wrappers showing light rubbing and some minor pin point abrasions to spine. Binding is square and tight.