Chax Press: Tucson, AZ, 2009. Softcover. Fair. 6x0x7. Signed and Inscribed by Author. [POETRY]. CAConrad. "The Book of Frank." Tucson, AZ: Chax Press, 2009. Signed and inscribed by CAConrad: [3/4/09 Ana. it's nice seeing you again! Thanks so much for you [sic] support. CAConrad [drawing of flower]]. Printed in the USA. English language. Softcover. Winner of the 2008 Gil Ott Book Award. 7.5 x 6 x 0.25 in. 19 x 15 x 1 cm. 8 oz. 144 pp, [8]. Front cover bows out. Wear on covers. Sticker residue and small crease on back cover. Signed and inscribed by author in ink on half-title. Ink marginalia and underlining. Some dog-earring. Occasional markings of colored paint, which are also visible on edges of page block. An signed and inscribed copy of the now prominent poet's most well-known book, which was later reprinted by Wave. Fair to Good. ISBN: 9780925904669. "CAConrad's voyeuresque surreal portrait of Frank includes apotheosis, rebirth, talking teapots and hats. It disrupts the landscape as 'pins and/zippers of/other days/loosen.' THE BOOK OF FRANK is the recipient of The Gil Ott Book Award, as chosen by Nathaniel Mackey, Myung Mi Kim, Eli Goldblatt, and Charles Alexander. The Gil Ott Book Award honors the legacy of poet, publisher, and social activist Gil Ott.

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Bookseller: Exchange Value Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0002633
Title: The Book of Frank [SIGNED and INSCRIBED]
Author: CAConrad
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Fair
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 092590466X
ISBN 13: 9780925904669
Publisher: Chax Press: Tucson, AZ
Place of Publication: Tucson, Az
Date Published: 2009
Size: 6x0x7
Keywords: Signed, Inscribed, CA Conrad, CAConrad, Book of Frank, Queer, Gay, Frank, Poetry, Poems, Poet, Gil Ott Book Award, Literature
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry;
X weight: 8 oz

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Exchange Value Books guarantees the condition of every book as it is described on Abebooks. If dissatisfied with purchase (not as described/damaged), I am happy to issue a full refund upon dealer's receipt of the returned item within two weeks. Please pack returns carefully. "No longer needed" returns not accepted. All items subject to prior sale. If one has questions about accepted payment methods or terms of sale, do not hesitate to email james.payne.cc@gmail.com. Usual terms to the trade.

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I started in the trade at the Wexner Center for the Arts bookstore, and previously worked for the Columbus Metropolitan Libraries, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, and the Indiana University Eskenazi Museum of Art's Center for Prints, Drawings, and Photographs.

Besides selling books, I proofread them for Farrar, Straus and Giroux. jamespayne.info.

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