Cover of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 featuring a distinctive striped design in red, black, and white, highlighting contributions from Jim Harrison, Philip Levine, and Wole Soyinka.
Cover of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 featuring bold red and white striped design and minimalistic text.
Inside view of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 showcasing the publication details and a sketched illustration of a scenic landscape.
Contents page of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 listing features such as interviews and fiction contributions by notable writers.
Page from The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 featuring the short story 'A Flight of Sparks' by Robert Cohen.
Back cover of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 displaying the logo and contact information for Books & Co.
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Cover of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 featuring a distinctive striped design in red, black, and white, highlighting contributions from Jim Harrison, Philip Levine, and Wole Soyinka.Cover of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 featuring bold red and white striped design and minimalistic text.Inside view of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 showcasing the publication details and a sketched illustration of a scenic landscape.Contents page of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 listing features such as interviews and fiction contributions by notable writers.Page from The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 featuring the short story 'A Flight of Sparks' by Robert Cohen.Back cover of The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 displaying the logo and contact information for Books & Co.

The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 John Ashberry No Label VG

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The Paris Review Magazine Summer 1988 No. 107 John Ashbery – Very Good Condition, No Label

Issue No. 107 of The Paris Review (Summer 1988) presents a dynamic and varied collection of fiction, poetry, and critical insight. This edition features interviews with Jim Harrison and Philip Levine, along with the notable symposium On Inspiration, featuring reflections from John Ashbery, John Barth, Saul Bellow, and others. Fiction contributions include work by Rick Bass, Bobbie Ann Mason, and John Hersey, while the poetry section features a broad range of voices including Wole Soyinka, Marilyn Hacker, and David Mamet.

The magazine is in very good condition, with minor wear on the edges consistent with age. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. It comes in a plastic protective covering. Please refer to the photos for condition details.

Contents of Issue No. 107 include:

Interviews

  • Jim Harrison – The Art of Fiction CIV (p. 52)

  • Philip Levine – The Art of Poetry XXXIX (p. 156)

Feature

  • John Ashbery, John Barth, Saul Bellow, and others – On Inspiration (p. 233)

Fiction

  • Rick Bass – Wild Horses (p. 133)

  • Robert Cohen – A Flight of Sparks (p. 98)

  • John Hersey – Requiescat (p. 206)

  • Bobbie Ann Mason – Sorghum (p. 66)

Art

  • Michael Byron – Monotypes (p. 187)

Poetry
Includes work by:

  • Agha Shahid Ali, Nathalie Anderson, John Ash, Robert Bensen, S. Ben-Tov, Mary Campbell, Michael Covino, Jonathan Galassi, Marilyn Hacker, Miguel Hernandez, Bernadee Hillman, Andrew Hudgins, Karl Kirchwey, David Mamet, Tom Sleigh, Charlie Smith, Wole Soyinka, Bruce Weigl

Additional Features

  • Notes on Contributors (p. 262)

  • Frontispiece by William Pène du Bois

  • Cover by Andrew Spence, Stairwell, 1987 – oil on linen

  • Table of Contents illustration by David Storey, Untitled, 1987 – charcoal on paper

A compelling issue that blends narrative craft with poetic depth and critical conversation. Ideal for readers and collectors interested in late-20th-century American and international literature.

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