Mass Transit. A Magazine of D.C. Poets, Number 1, Summer 19731
Washington, D.C. 1973. Staplebound wrappers. First issue of this poetry magazine which originated from a group of poets in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. who had been meeting over the Community Book Shop and held readings at the shop on Monday nights. They would eventually become known as “Mass Transit” or the “Dupont Circle School.” Actress Karen Allen was once part of this group. The group attracted a diverse membership, engaging in conversations about civil rights, gay rights, gender equality, and activism. Only five issues were published. Scarce. vg/vg+ with light wrinkling to bottom edge of some interior pages. Item #20138
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