N. Scott Momaday • The Colors of Night • Arion Press Broadside No. 3 (1976)

Description

First published the same decade Momaday won the Pulitzer Prize for House Made of Dawn, this early Arion Press broadside represents a remarkable meeting point of Indigenous literature and fine press craft. “The Colors of Night” shows Momaday’s poetic attention to myth, memory, and the spiritual landscapes of the Plains—rendered here with clarity and reverence across eight short prose-poem sections. For collectors drawn to Native American literature, this is an uncommon and resonant piece, printed before Momaday’s later fame cemented him as a foundational voice in contemporary Indigenous writing.

Designed and printed under Andrew Hoyem at his Arion Press, this “Broadside No. 3” comes from a small edition of just 500 copies, each handset and printed on fine stock with Momaday’s own line drawings scattered throughout. Early Arion material is increasingly difficult to find—especially examples tied to major American literary figures—and Momaday’s contribution remains one of the most sought-after in the series.

A standout piece for collectors of Indigenous literature, fine press printing, and early Arion Press achievements.