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Poems

Title
Poems
Description
Modernist writer, publisher, and translator John Rodker was one of what is today called ‘The Whitechapel Boys’ group of writers and artists. In 1914, Rodker self-published and distributed his first collection, 'Poems', as a pamphlet, complete with cover art by fellow Whitechapel Boy, painter David Bomberg. The words “To be had of the author” followed by Rodker’s home address are printed on the title page.
Creator
John Rodker
Publication Place
London
Publisher
John Rodker
Date
Copyright Attribution
John Rodker: with grateful acknowledgements to the Estate of John Rodker
David Bomberg: © 2026 The Estate of David Bomberg. All Rights Reserved,
DACS.
Format
Century
Exhibition Theme
Private Printing
Subject