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ACKER, KATHY, 1947 to 1997

Kathy Acker

American novelist, playwright, essayist, and poet.

Books: 2
Editions tracked: 4
First editions: 1
Nationality: United States

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Earliest first editionEmpire of the SenselessGrove Press, 1988 Most editions trackedBlood and Guts in High School, Plus Two2 editions

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Grove Press 1

Reading guide

Kathy Acker books in order

In publication order

1Blood and Guts in High School, Plus Two1984
2Empire of the Senseless1988

In order

First editions, year by year

1988Empire of the SenselessGrove Press

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Blood and Guts in High School, Plus Two

Kathy Acker · first published 1984

Grove Press1984 Hardback Not yet valued I own Blood and Guts in High School, Grove Press 1984 Log in to want this
Pan Books1984 Paperback Not yet valued I own Blood and Guts in High School, Plus Two, Pan Books 1984 Log in to want this

Empire of the Senseless

Kathy Acker · first published 1988

1st Grove Press1988 Hardback Not yet valued I own Empire of the Senseless, Grove Press 1988 Log in to want this
Picador1989 Other Not yet valued I own Empire of the Senseless, Picador 1989 Log in to want this

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What order should I read Kathy Acker's books in?

In publication order they begin with Blood and Guts in High School, Plus Two (1984), then Empire of the Senseless (1988). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Kathy Acker's first book?

The earliest book we list is Blood and Guts in High School, Plus Two, first published in 1984.

When was Kathy Acker born?

Kathy Acker was born in 1947 and died in 1997.

How many Kathy Acker books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Kathy Acker across 4 editions, 1 of them first edition.

How do I know if my Kathy Acker book is a first edition?

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