Her is the only novel written by Lawrence Ferlinghetti — a surreal, poetic journey that fuses prose with jazz-like rhythm and Beat philosophy. First published in 1960, this cult classic explores obsession, identity, and artistic isolation in a stream-of-consciousness style that defies convention.

This listing is for the 11th printing, published by New Directions. A fantastic piece of literary history from one of the 20th century’s most influential voices.

About the Author:

Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919–2021) was a poet, painter, publisher, and a pillar of the Beat movement. Founder of City Lights Books, he published groundbreaking authors like Allen Ginsberg and was instrumental in reshaping postwar American literature. His own works, including A Coney Island of the Mind, sold over a million copies, earning him global recognition as a literary pioneer.

Edition Details:

Eleventh Printing, New Directions Publishing

Copyright 1960

Printed in the USA

Paperback, 123 pages

Condition:

Good vintage condition. Light shelf wear to the cover and mild age-toning to pages. Spine solid and uncreased. No writing or highlighting. A well-preserved collectible edition.