About
A Twentieth-century American poet and author, he was also the founder of The Jargon Society, a prominent publishing house. His poetry collections include Jubilant Thicket and An Ear in Bartram's Tree.
Before Fame
He studied at Princeton University but dropped out to attend art classes at North Carolina's Black Mountain College.
Trivia
He was a graphic artist and photographer as well as a poet and publisher.
Family Life
He was the life partner of Thomas Meyer.
Associated With
His publishing house, The Jargon Society, turned down the opportunity to publish Beat poet Allen Ginsberg's famous work, Howl.
