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Title: The Outsider quarterly: Out of New Orleans USA – The publisher’s copies of the first three issues Author: Webb, Jon Edgar & Louise “Gypsy Lou” Webb, editors Place: New Orleans Publisher: Loujon Press Date: 1961-63 Description: Volume I, Nos. 1-3 of The Outsider magazine. Fall 1961; Summer 1962; and Spring 1963. Illustrations from photographs, drawings, etc., some on different styles and colors of paper. Each printed by hand, as the publisher’s rubberstamp indicates. Each signed “Jon & Lou Webb” with their New Orleans, Royal St. address next to rubberstamp on the front semi-translucent flyleaves. Each with early appearances by Charles Bukowski. Also, contributions by Henry Miller Jack Kerouac, Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Ferlinghetti, Jean Genet, Gary Snyder, Robert Creeley, Michael McClure, LeRoi Jones, Gregory Corso, Diane Di Prima, Charles Olson, Kenneth Patchen John Corrington, etc., etc. * Plus, the publisher’s original proof for the pictorial front cover of The Outsider No. 1, signed by Jon Webb on the verso with inked note. Together, 4 items: 3 booklets and one proof cover. 8vo. Wrappers. First issues. Scarce and important New Orleans avant-garde publication by Jon and “Gypsy Lou” Webb of New Orleans, covering the Beat Generation and Jazz scene of the early 1960’s and rare early appearances of Charles Bukowski. Lot Amendments Condition: Minor nicks and rubs; slight age toning to contents; issue 1 with inner staple binding loose towards rear with inner spine visible; else near fine. Seldom seen in better condition due to the fragile nature of the small press production. Item number: 168679