Sombre Reptiles Press records 1977-1994 1978-1982

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Sombre Reptiles Press records 1977-1994 1978-1982

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The Berkeley, California-based Sombre Reptiles Press was founded in 1978 by poet Jerry Ratch and artist Mary Ann Hayden. This small collection consists of approximately one linear foot of material related to the operation of the press and the publication of its works, spanning the dates 1977 and 1994, with the bulk of the material dating from 1977 to 1982.

1 linearfoot and oversize removals; (1 box)

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University of Delaware Library - Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6363716

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Wolfe, Michael, 1945-

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Cushman, Don

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Johnston, Alastair, 1950-....

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Sombre Reptiles (Firm)

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The Berkeley, California-based Sombre Reptiles Press was founded in 1978 by poet Jerry Ratch and artist Mary Ann Hayden. The award-winning press published eighteen books of prose and poetry between 1978 and 1984. Sombre Reptiles's work often features Hayden’s original artwork and illustration, as well as stylistic elements designed by Hayden that seem to be characteristic of the press: horizontal lines resembling blocked-out text, and the playful use of horizontal numbers, particula...

Hayden, Mary Ann

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Gray, Darrell, 1945-

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Ratch, Jerry

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Estrin, Jerry

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