GINSBERG, Allen. Plutonian Ode.

(Heerlen, The Netherlands): Uitgeverij 261, 1980.  First edition.  Hardcover.  21.6cm by 14.5cm.  32 pages.  A poetic condemnation of nuclear proliferation and an urgent spiritual protest against the arms race. The poem blends political outcry with mystical language drawn from Buddhist and Vedic traditions, characteristic of Ginsberg’s later work. Bilingual edition, translated by Simon Vinkenoog.  This one of 100 copies signed by both Ginsberg and Vinkenoog on this copy Ginsberg has added an additional “with thanks to” (Vinkenoog).  A near fine copy in black boards with silver lettering.