Auction 34 - The Arnie Druck Collections

“Kaddish” Translated by Nathan Zach – Signed by Allen Ginsberg and Zach

Opening: $200
Sold for: $375
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Kaddish and other poems, by Allen Ginsberg. Translated, edited, and illustrated by Nathan Zach. “Am Oved”, Tel - Aviv, 1988. A bi-lingual edition, Hebrew - English.
The poem "Kaddish", written, according to the testimony from its author, "at the same desk" for 30 hours straight, is one of the most important works by Ginsberg (1926-1997), one of the prominent poets of the American "Beat Generation". It was written in memory of his mother, Naomi, and dedicated to her.
The signatures of the author and the translator appear on the title page. Ginsberg signed: "Allen Ginsberg, Tel Aviv 1988" and Zach signed: "Natan Zach, 27/01/88." 166 p., 24 cm. Very good condition.
From the collection of Arnie Druck.
Hebrew Literature
Hebrew Literature