Announcements -- Abattoir Editions, 1972-1986

Announcements of books published by Abattoir Editions in Omaha, Nebraska, 1972-1986, while Harry Duncan worked at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. During this period, Harry Duncan published works commissioned by outside agencies under The Cummington Press imprint, and works funded by the University under the Abattoir Editions imprint.

Itemized list (6 items in 7 pieces):

Postcard circa 1975, advertising Saying Things, by Marilyn Thompson, along with details of an event celebrating the publication. (MLR inventory number undetermined. Related to MLR 257.)

Postcard circa 1975, advertising the publication of Holding Out, by Rainer Maria Rilke, on the centenary of Rilke's birth, along with the details of an event featuring the translator of the book, Rika Lesser, and the author of the preface, Richard Howard. (MLR 258.)

Postcard circa 1976, advertising "NEW VERSE" and listing Routine Risks, by Robert Hahn; Malignant Blues, by Paul Dilsaver; and Of Palestine: A Meditation, by William Heyen. (MLR inventory number undetermined. Related to MLR 264, MLR 266, and MLR 267.)

Postcard circa 1977, advertising the Books As Art exhibition and the publication of Thistles and Thorns, by Paul Smyth, along with the details of an event celebrating the publication. (MLR inventory number undetermined. Related to MLR 268.)

Postcard circa 1977, advertising Solitary Confinement, by Bob Ross, along with the details of an event celebrating the publication. Two copies, one addressed and postmarked, the other blank. (MLR 270.)

Postcard circa 1976, advertising A Day in the World, by Greg Kuzma, along with the details of an event celebrating the publication. (MLR 260.)