GOD WITH REVOLVER: Poems 1979-82
1989
Rare hardcover first printing of Ricard's second book of poems, in the even rarer transparent secondary dust jacket.
Modern & Contemporary Verse
OR TO BEGIN AGAIN
(2009)
Scarce advance uncorrected proofs for the first edition of this formally inventive work of poetry by "one of America's most inventive and admired poets" (Abigail Dalton).
VIEWS OF JEOPARDY
1962
First edition of Gilbert's debut, the uncommon hardcover issue.
FLAGPOLE RIDING
(1978)
Ron Silliman's copy of his friend Larry Eigner's verse collection, first edition with Silliman's ownership stamp.
THIS EATING AND WALKING AT THE SAME TIME IS ASSOCIATED ALL RIGHT
(1979)
Scarce first edition of this early book by the experimental poet, who was associated with the Beats and the Language poets but belonging "to no school; her engagement with continual conceptual rebellion would have prohibited that" (Hejinian).
TIME DETAILS OF A TREE
1979
Ron Silliman's copy of his friend Larry Eigner's limited edition verse collection — first edition, with Silliman's ownership signature.
AIR THE TREES
1968
Ron Silliman's copy of his friend Larry Eigner's verse collection, first trade edition with Silliman's ownership signature.
FLAT AND ROUND (Tuumba 25)
1980
Ron Silliman's copy of his friend Larry Eigner's limited edition Tuumba selection, published by Lyn Heljinian — with Silliman's ownership signature.
CHINA TRACE
(1977)
First edition, association copy of an early Wright book, inscribed to fellow Pulitzer Prize winner, Charles Simic.
GOLDEN STATE
(1973)
Inscribed first edition of Bidart's debut collection, containing arguably his most famous poem, the chilling "Herbert White" — a terrific association copy inscribed to the book's editor and designer.
ANYTHING ON ITS SIDE
(1974)
Ron Silliman's copy of his friend Larry Eigner's verse collection, first edition with Silliman's ownership stamp.
SELECTED POEMS
1972
Ron Silliman's copy of his friend Larry Eigner's SELECTED, first edition with Silliman's ownership stamp.
WATERS / PLACES / A TIME
1983
Association copy of this first trade edition from the noted experimental poet — warmly inscribed to fellow poet Ron Silliman.
SO GOING AROUND CITIES: New & Selected Poems 1958-1979
1980
First trade edition of this major collection of Berrigan's poems — from the library of Language poet Ron Silliman, with his original program from Berrigan's memorial reading laid in.
LOOKS LIKE NOTHING THE SHADOW THROUGH AIR
1972
Limited first edition of this collection by the Black Mountain poet — from the library of poet Ron Silliman, who dedicated a later anthology of Language poetry to Eigner.
THE WEATHER / TRAFFIC / SPORTS
2005, 2007, 2008
First editions of the poet and critic's American Trilogy, collectively transcribing one year of New York City weather reports, one day's traffic reports, and commentary from a single baseball game.
ENTRY IN AN UNKNOWN HAND
1987
Scarce signed limited chapbook edition of this poem by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Wright, with design and title page drawing by Martha McCollough — additionally inscribed to fellow American poet Stuart Dischell by "Franz & Martha."
KHAMSINE: Poèmes
(1959)
Scarce first edition of Syad's French and English poems of love and Somali nationalism, introduced by poet and Senegalese president Léopold Senghor.
SERIES: Poems 1967-1971
(1978)
First printing of this collection, warmly inscribed to fellow Language poet and THIS co-founder Barrett Watten.
THE YM & YWHA POETRY CENTER PRESENTS / POETRY CENTER INTRODUCTIONS: March 29, 1951
(1951)
Scarce program for the Poetry Center competition reading, with poems by the three winners and six Honorable Mentions, including Frank O'Hara — signed by poet Roy Merz, competition judge and New Yorker editor Howard Moss, and several others.
AND STILL THE HAND WILL SLEEP IN ITS GLASS SHIP
(1990)
Scarce limited edition chapbook by the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and translator, inscribed to his friend and fellow poet Stuart Dischell.
MYOSOTIS
[1972]
Inscribed first edition of this rare poetry collection by a little-used pseudonym of Milton Crocker, whose other work appears under the name Jack Peachum.
HUMAN CEILING
1995
First printing of this collection by the Language poet, inscribed to painter Susan Campbell, wife of poet and musician Terence Winch.
NEVER WITHOUT ONE
(1984)
Signed first printing of this scarce title by the Washington, DC-based Language poet, inscribed to painter Susan Campbell, wife of poet and musician Terence Winch.
THE VULNERABLE ISLAND
1964
Scarce first printing of these seven poems by the East Village poet, novelist, and antiquarian — her first book of poetry, from d.a. levy's Renegade Press.
