Search Results: A Poetry Beat from TBCL The Book Collection Library

Los Angeles, 1945. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Autograph letter signed by Robert Nathan, an American novelist and poet well know for his movies such as The Bishop's Wife and The White Cliffs of Dover. The letter to a fan was dated May 16,1960 on a folded 8 1/2" x 11" sheet. As well, included is an MGM Envelope dated December 11, 1945 with vintage postage.

New York: Atheneum, (1974), 1974. First Edition. Soft cover. First Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). Levine, Philip. 1933. Signed. New York: Atheneum, (1974). First Edition of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and new Poet Laureate of the United States Philip Levine's sixth book of poetry, a paperback original, Inscribed by him to longtime poetry editor at The New Yorker magazine, Howard Moss. "Dear Howard, this is for so many good gestures & for the gifts of your own poems over the years. Abrazos, Phil Levine". 8vo. 68 pp. Just about fine in the publisher's brown glossy wrappers printed in orange. "Philip Levine is one of America's "quintessentially urban poets. A large, ironic Whitman of the industrial heartland". The New York Times.

Santa Barbara: Unicorn Press, 1970. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition Signed by Levine on the half-title and additionally Inscribed on the title-page. 'For . Here in the house of wine & poetry. Philip Levine'. A fine copy in black Holliston sail-cloth, leather label to the spine. 8vo. Unpaginated. 32 pp. One of 450 cc. Contains the first appearance in book form of, They Feed They Lion. "Philip Levine is a large, ironic Whitman of the industrial heartland who should be considered "one of America's . . . quintessentially urban poets." Edward Hirsch, The New York Times Book Review.

Norfolk, Connecticut: New Directions, 1940. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. A fine fresh copy in the publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, (hint of off-setting to front pastedown) bright gilt lettering on the spine in a truly lovely dustwrapper, (indiscernable nicks at the crown and heel of the spin e and edges). Berryman's first appearance in book form. Stefanik A1. Excellent.

New York: James F. Carr & Robert S. Wilson, 1964. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. First edition of the "BEAT" poet's second book. Limited edition. This is number 67 of 75 copies of ACE OF PENTACLES, signed by the author, uncut, and specially bound with 2 pages of the original manuscript tipped in. 9.30.64 Original Black cloth with gilt lettering - 72 pp. Fine coy with the rare original vellum cover, slightly chipped.

New York: Random House, 1948. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. New York: Random House, 1948. 1st Edition. First Edition. Inscribed Presentation by MacLeish on the ffe. "Dear Ted: The manuscript was near unfit to send you (you know how mss are) and the proof was too full of red crayon and now the book is here. I send you the print copy with trepidation and appreciation. Archie. July 19, 1948." TLS signed by MacLeish and accompanying envelope addressed from MacLeish's Uphill Farm and ALS to MacLeish from recipient "Theodore Spencer, North Hatley, Quebec.laid - in. 8vo. 63 pp. Near fine in publisher's original 1/4 navy blue cloth and patterned boards. Paper clip mark on rfe. and facing page. In a still very bright dustwrapper showing a bit of soiling & spotting and one closed tear on the back panel, paper clip stain on rear inner flap and wear to the heel and crown of the spine. Interesting copy. Theodore Spencer, [1902-1949] was an American poet &… Read More

New York: Pason and Clarke Ltd., 1927. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First American Edition. First English Language Edition originally published in Paris as Anthologie Negre*, in 1921. Introduction, foreword with table of the 591 languages & dialects of Africa, extensive bibliography. Lg. 8vo., pp.378, dialect key map ep's, black topstain, stunning African inspired & designed black & ochre printed cloth with small decorative illustrations in-text. This is a fine copy [neat name on the half title] in a very good example of the rare matching design dustwrapper showing very light use [spine slightly darkened, minor chips at the extremities & a 1" shallow horizontal chip at the top of the rear panel]. Contains 103 original folk-tales, compiled from all over Africa, all of which were chosen by one of the 20th century's most important French poets. The translator, Margery Bianco was Margery (Bianco) Williams, author of "The Velveteen Rabbit." A major undertaking &… Read More

McClelland & Stewart Limited, (1996). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition Signed by Margaret Atwood on the title-page. A fine copy of this Booker Prize and Governor General's Award nominee, Giller Prize and Italy's Premio Mondello winner, in beige paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine, in a bright, fresh fine pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 470 pp. "Atwood has surpassed herself, writing with a glittering, singing intensity." New York Review Of Books.

Ottawa: J. Durie & Son, 1888. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. [Roberts, Charles G. D.] Lampman, Archibald. AMONG THE MILLET AND OTHER POEMS. Ottawa: J. Durie & Son, 1888. True First Edition, First Issue, double ruled above & below the spine title. Lampman's First Book. Extraordinary copy. Inscribed by Chartles G. D. Roberts on the front free endpaper: "Some of these poems / were originally published by / me when I was editor of / The Week. I think I may claim / to be the discoverer of Lampman's / genius / Charles G. D. Roberts". 8vo. 151 pp. Original brown cloth covered boards, stamped gilt on the front cover. Covers near fine, the book block needs sewing. Custom protective clamshell case. An important debut from an important Canadian poet. Perhaps the best possible copy. "Long hours ago, while yet the morn was blithe, / Nor sharp a thirst had drunk the beaded dew, / A reaper came, and swung his cradled scythe / Around this stump, and, shearing slowly, drew / Far… Read More

New York: New Direction, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Trade Edition of Williams second book of poetry. 8vo., pp. 93. Aquamarine cloth. Title stamped in silver on the spine. The pictorial dustwrapper is a reproduction of one of Williams' paintings. The last poem, 'Tangier': The Speechless Summer' , is dedicated to Paul and Jane Bowles. A fine fresh copy.

Boston: Little, Brown, (1968.), 1968. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Signed by Author. First Edition of Margaret Atwood's highly-acclaimed early collection of poetry, Signed by her on the title-page. 8vo. 69 pp. A fine copy in pink cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a fine pictorial dustwrapper. A stunning copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Published by Leonard & Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, 1926. First Edition. Vanessa Bell illustration on front board.. Vanessa Bell illustration on front board. First Edition. Robert Graves. ANOTHER FUTURE OF POETRY. The Hogarth Essays First Series No. 18 with cover design by Vanessa Bell. First edition. Signed presentation copy to Laura Riding's sister. Neatly inscribed in the corner of the first page are the words "Isabel from Robert 1926". Isabel Reichenthal was the sister of the poet Laura Riding and a poet in her own right. Graves had recently become friends with the Reichenthal family, having admired Riding's poetry for a year or two beforehand; he dedicated books to the girls and their father throughout the rest of the 1920's (Laura Riding - 'L. R. G.' - is this publication's printed dedicatee). Pale blue paper boards printed black. 33 pp. Size: 8 1/2' x 5 1/2" Splits and cracking at the top and bottom of front joint. Some sunning and spotting on a few pages but overall clean… Read More

Toronto: The Ryerson Press [1958], 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover. Heath, John. APHRODITE. Toronto: The Ryerson Press, (1958). First Edition, Limited to 250 copies. Review Copy with the publisher's material laid-in. 8vo. 24 pp. + 2 pp. of adverts. A collection of poetry by Canadian poet John Heath. Fine in the publisher's turquoise paper covered boards, brown titles and decorations, without dustwrapper, as issued. With a Foreword by Henry Kreisel. Ryerson Poetry Chapbook No.178.

Oslo: H. Aschehoug & Co, 1983. First NORWEGIAN Edition.. First NORWEGIAN Edition. Atwood, Margaret. APNE SAR [BODILY HARM]. Signed by Margaret Atwood on the title page. A very good or better copy in the bright publisher's colourful dust jacket. Atwood's fifth novel, a feminist rendering of gender power politics. "It knocked me out. Margaret Atwood seems to be able to do just about everything: people, places, problems, a perfect ear, an exactly right voice." The New York Times.

London: Hogarth Press, 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed my Author. First Edition THE ARMED MUSE - Poetry- Inscribed by Herbert E. Palmer to fellow author/translator Basil Creighton on the verso of the half-title page. "With best wishes to Basil Creighton/From/Herbert E. Palmer" Moss Green paper boards with title label on the front printed in black, spine slightly fragile and toning to edges. 8vo. 44 pp. (5) 7 1/2" x 5". One only of 500 copies printed October 1930. Woolner (230).

Port Townsend: Graywolf Press, (1979), 1979. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition Presentation Copy Inscribed by Levine on the limitation page. A fine copy in 1/4 white over oatmeal cloth, paper label to the spine printed gilt. #155 of 220 cc. 8vo. 66 pp.

Port Townsend: Graywolf Press, 1979. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author. First Edition Inscribed and dated by Philip Levine on the front free endpaper to Howard Moss, longtime poetry editor at the New Yorker magazine. 'Dear Howard, Take care of yourself & get well. We need you & your wonderful spirit & your poems. Love, Phil. Feb 11, 81' New York'. A near fine copy in 1/4 white over oatmeal cloth, paper label to the spine printed gilt. #155 of 220 cc. 8vo. 66 pp.

New York: Kulchar (1975), 1975. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First edition. 8vo., 128 pp. Publishers photographic upper cover. The uncommon hardcover edition. A fine fresh copy, clear acetate protective dustwrapper present which has been attached with a small piece of clear tape to the endpapers.

Montreal: Delta Canada, 1967, 1967. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author. First Edition of Canadian poet Louis Dudek's seventh book, influenced by Ezra Pound and considered by critics as a 'breakthrough experiment in modern form', Inscribed by him on the front free endpaper. "For .with admiration, Louis Dudek, November 1, 1975". 8vo. 151 pp. A near fine copy in illustrated blue stiff paper wrappers, printed in black. With a homage to Pound, "I went to see one of the gods still living Ezra Pound by the Domus Aurea.the greatest river god of them all, dying, in a great bed, into immortality.

Buffalo: Buffalo: Audit Poetry Inc., 1969, 1969. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. First Edition. 4to., Photographic stiff white stapled wrappers. A thick 74 pages Buffalo poetry magazine. Anne Waldman, Ted Enslin, Edward Kissam, et al. A very good copy showing light use.