Choking On Sixth. Outlaw Press #1 Bernstein, Steven Jay [Jesse] Rare Poetry

Rare publication of Jesse Bernstein's first true 'printed book'(after his self published 'Soon Sweet Misery' in 1978) Published by Outlaw Press in Seattle. This copy is personally inscribed by Bernstein on the half title: For my crazy asshole drunk / friend editor who 'hasn't / had a drop for 2 weeks' (?! (So he says, so he says) (signed) Steve J. Bernstein 3/19/79. This is the First Issue of Outlaw Press, nos. 2 & 3 will also feature Bernstein. 7 x 8.5 in. 24pp., in tan illustrated wraps, featuring cover photo of Bernstein by Jeff Stookey, and self portrait drawing by Benstein on the back. Both are hand colored in red (the eyes and mouth). Light wear, else about Near Fine.