Tribes

by Martha Courtot

First published in 1977 as the last chapter in the author's book, Tribe, this miniature book is a limited edition with 300 copies in paper cover and 25 hardcover copies.

16 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1990

About the author

Martha Courtot was an American lesbian poet. Her work was published by Pearlchild Press and Ox Head Press, as well as in journals including off our backs, Sinister Wisdom and Ruah. In the 1980s, she was a member of the Chicago collective Black Maria. Born in the Midwest, she later moved to northern California. In 1987, she earned a master's in English at Sonoma State University. Courtot was the mother of three.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used to sell Don Olsen's Oxhead Press limited edition hand-made books and cards at my bookstore. There were tiny and beautiful and impeccable, none more so than Tribes in its beautiful purple silk cover. It is a women's rallying cry, a love song to friendship. I gave my copy away as a condolence gift to a very dear friend. I can still feel its beauty and power in my hands.