ARGUMENT & SONG: SOURCES & SILENCES IN POETRY.
New York: Handsel Books / Other Press, (2003). 1st edition, uncorrected proof, original printed paperwraps (as issued). A collection of fifteen essays on poetry and art. Fine condition. More
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BOY ON THE STEP.
New York: Ecco Press, (1989). 1st edition, black cloth spine, with illustrated dust jacket. The author's fifth collection of poems, "Rooted in his early experiences as a child in rural Ohio and Virginia. . ." (from the jacket). A bright, fine copy. More
OLD HEART.
New York: Norton, (2007). 1st edition, uncorrected proof, original printed paperwraps (as issued). A lovely copy of Plumly's collection (pp 96) of poems that was a finalist for the National Book Award in poetry. Publisher's material laid-in. A bright, fine copy. More
THE LONG MEADOW.
Saint Paul: Graywolf Press, (2004). 1st edition, green boards, with illustrated dust jacket. Selected (in manuscript form) as the 2003 James Laughlin Award Recipient, by judges Mary Jo Bang, Thom Gunn, and Campbell McGrath. "First Graywolf Printing, 2004" so noted on copyright page. Copies of the award announcement laid-in. A...... More
WHO WHISPERED NEAR ME.
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, (1989). 1st edition, full black cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. The author's first book, a collection of prose poems. Strong jacket reviews by John Ashbery, James McMichael, and W. S. Merwin. A bright, fine copy in like dust jacket. More
SUN ON 6.
Calais VT: Z Press, 2000. 1st edition, limited (1/200) original hand tied paperwraps (as issued). A handsome chapbook designed by C. W. Swets, with an original linocut print by Jasper Johns. This illustration represents the first linocut print by Jasper Johns. Printed by The Grenfell Press using Bembo type, on..... More
NO ART.
Tungsten Press, N. H., 2014. 1st edition, limited (1/62) numbered and signed, white boards, with printed dust jacket and publisher's acetate (as issued). A most handsome design by Tungsten Press, printed by Joos Wiersinga and bound by Wim Kamsteeg. The type is set using Garamond and Future fonts, on Zerkall..... More
SOMETIMES IN THE MIST BETWEEN SLEEPING AND WAKING.
Sandpoint ID: Lost Horse Press, (2020). 1st edition, limited (1/3) numbered and signed, with original illustrated paperwraps. In this new collection, Goldbarth presents forty-four poems as "...a community of poems that makes room for other voices than the autobiographical..." from the rear cover notes. Bound with a handsome cover illustration..... More
THE TURNING POINT.
Wakefield: Asphodel Press / Moyer Bell, (1998). 1st edition, full rust cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. "The poems in this fifth collection by Hilda Morley are poems of transformation. They map the poet's turning toward a healing from grief and brokenness" (from the jacket notes). Foreword by Robert Creeley. Strong..... More
CLOUDLESS AT FIRST.
Mt Kisco: Moyer Bell Limited, (1988). 1st edition, full blue cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. A large (pp. 211) collection of poems by this poet, associated with the Black Mountain movement. Strong jacket reviews by Robert Creeley, Denise Levertov, James Laughlin, and Stanley Kunitz. Uncommon in the blue cloth binding..... More
STANDING BACK.
Toronto: Coach House Press, 1971. 1st edition, limited (1/750) original decorated paperwraps. The author's second collection of poetry. A nicely printed collection of poems. Overall some wear, primarily to cover, else very good to near fine condition. More
THE CONNEXIONS.
Berkeley: Oyez, (1966). 1st edition, limited (1/500) original printed paperwraps. The author's first book of poetry. Publisher's material laid in. Prior owner's name inked to verso of front cover, else only minimal wear to this fine copy. More
THE WHOLE BLOODY BIRD.
Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, (1969). 1st edition, full decorated boards, with illustrated dust jacket. A collection of poems, observations, and aphorisms. The text includes an Index of Titles and an Index of First Lines. A fine copy in like jacket. More
THE SHATTERED PLINTHS.
Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, (1968). 1st edition, full tan cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. A collection of sixty poems, including an Index of Titles and an Index of First Lines. Pages toned from aging, else a fine copy in like (price clipped) jacket. More
THE AMBER-RIDERS AND OTHER POEMS.
Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1929. 1st edition, limited (1/250) numbered and signed, boards with printed label. The present copy is designated as copy "2" and inscribed by the author to her children. The inscription reads: "To Edith & Sydney from Mother - / - and father - / - Annie Charlotte..... More
KEVIN JOINS THE CARNIVAL.
n.p., 1971. An uncommon underground comix title, illustrated and written by Bob Inwood. Produced in black and white, with yellow highlights (possibly hand colored) to cover. "Robert Inwood is one of British Columbia's most accomplished Concept Designers & illustrators. Robert's early professional experience included works in the areas of underground..... More
BALLS FOR A ONE-ARMED JUGGLER.
Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, (1963). 1st edition, full tan decorated cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. Inscribed by Layton to his wife and daughter, signed and dated upon publication. The inscription reads: "For Betty and Naomi, / With love, / Irving / Montreal, Que. / January 28, 1963" in black fountain..... More
SONG.
Brockport, NY: BOA Editions, 1995. 1st edition, full brown cloth, with dust jacket. The poet's second book, the manuscript of which won the Lamont Poetry Prize for 1994, selected by Jorie Graham, Richard Kenney and David St. John. A fine copy in 'as new' condition, with the Lamont card laid-in..... More
SOMAPOETICS.
Fremont: Sumac Press, (1973). 1st edition, limited (1/100) numbered and signed, full black cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. A collection of the author's "somapoetics" in sections, including a glossary and the author's "somalogue" as introduction to the volume. The text also includes a preface by the poet Robert Kelly. The..... More
SOMAPOETICS.
Fremont: Sumac Press, (1973). 1st edition, limited (1/100) numbered and signed, full black cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. A collection of the author's "somapoetics" in sections, including a glossary and the author's "somalogue" as introduction to the volume. The text also includes a preface by the poet Robert Kelly. The..... More
BOOK 3.
Fremont: Sumac Press, (1972). 1st edition, limited (1/100) numbered and signed, full black cloth, with printed dust jacket. A collection of forty-eight poems: 16 by Rosochacki, 13 by Kohl, and 19 by Carrigan. All three poets have signed the colophon page. The Sumac Press also published the literary magazine, Sumac..... More
BOOK 3.
Fremont: Sumac Press, (1972). 1st edition, limited (1/26) lettered and signed, full black cloth, with printed dust jacket. A collection of forty-eight poems: 16 by Rosochacki, 13 by Kohl, and 19 by Carrigan. All three poets have signed the colophon page. The Sumac Press also published the literary magazine, Sumac..... More
THE PAVILION AND OTHER POEMS.
Fremont: Sumac Press, (1974). 1st edition, limited (1/100) numbered and signed, full black cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. A collection of sixty-nine poems. The Sumac Press also published the literary magazine, Sumac, co-founded by poets Dan Gerber and Jim Harrison. The present copy is in fine, nearly 'as new' condition..... More
MIDWATCH: GRAVES REGISTRY, PARTS IV AND V.
Fremont: Sumac Press, (1972). 1st edition, limited (1/100) numbered and signed, full black cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. A collection of forty-four poems, arranged in two sections. Jacket illustration by Gustave Dore, text illustrations by Lucy Evans. The Sumac Press also published the literary magazine, Sumac, co-founded by poets Dan..... More
MATOAKA: A POEM IN CELEBRATION OF THE TERCENTENARY OF THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY IN VIRGINIA.
Williamsburg: College of William & Mary, 1993. 1st edition, chapbook, original illustrated paperwraps (as issued). Clampitt served as Writer-in-Residence at William and Mary (1984-1985) and was invited to write and deliver this poem during the Exhibition Opening at the Earl Gregg Swem Library at The College of William and Mary..... More