Search Results: Small Press Poetry from Black Cat Hill Books

San Francisco, CA Dorothy and Frank Shields, 1943. Pamphlet Limited "Private Edition" of 500 copies. Limited "Private Edition" of 500 copies. Very Good+ in Wrapswith vellum "DJ": shows indications of very careful use: light wear to lower corner tips; a small stain at the outside edge of one of the pages and a hint of the same stain to the outside (rag) edges of several other pages; a mild bump to the head of the sewn edge, which affects many of the text pages as well; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Remains close to 'As New'. The vellum DJ showsmild rubbing and a tiny stain near the lower corner of the front panel; light wear to the extremities, but with scant loss to chipping and a tiny tear; attached to the book by the publisher. Remains attractive and intact, but shows mild wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x6.15 x 0.2 inches). 32 pages. Red and black text with brown-toned designs. Language: English. Weight: 4.5 ounces.… Read More

Berkeley, CA Fast Speaking Music, 2001. AudioCD One CD. New. Still in Shrinkwrap. Features 17 tracks, consisting of elegiac texts brought to song and instrument. Anne Waldman's harmonic oratory . Includes excerpts from Pieces of an Hour (the John Cage tribute from her epic poem IOVIS), Memorial Day (featuring a 1974 recording with Ted Berrigan), and previously unpublished texts such as Notes on Sitting Beside a Noble Corpse. Also features instrumentals by Steven Taylor and booklet with texts and collage-work. Playing time is 63 minutes 32 seconds. Audio Book: CDs.  

Huron, OH Bottom Dog Press, 1991. Paperback Reprint Edition. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use; light wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; marginal lines pps 4 & 5 have been whited out; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 164pp. Edited by Larry Smith and Laura Smith. Biographical Introduction by Larry Smith. Reprint Edition. Presumed First Impression thus, but unstated. Trade Paperback. Available again in a revised reissue, AWASH WITH ROSES, Patchen's classic collection of 100 love poems, includes a biographical introduction of Kenneth and Miriam Patchen by the writer's biographer Larry Smith. Kenneth Patchen wrote fiction and poetry, did poetry-poems, poetry-jazz, and poems-and-drawings. He was a key figure in the Greenwich Village scene of the 1930's and 1940's, then active in the pre-Beat period… Read More

Oakley, CA Privately Printed, 1992. Paperback First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 91pp. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Santa Cruz, CA Moving Parts Press, 1991. Paperback Presumed First Ed, but unstated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Presumed First Ed, but unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows the faintest soiling to wrapper covers; binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 103pp. Paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Hanging Loose Press, 1993. Paperback First Edition Thus [1993], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Issued simultaneously with hardcover First Edition Thus [1993], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, Issued simultaneously with hardcover. Very Good++ in Wraps: shows only subtle indications of use: light wear to the corner tips (a little heavier at the lower rear corner); the binding is slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a single unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6… Read More

Capitola, CA Jazz Press,, 1981. Paperback First Edition Thus [1981], Second Printing [1984]. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Near Fine in Wraps: Shows barely discernible wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.3 inches). 82 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.5 ounces. First Edition Thus [1981], Second Printing [1984]. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Austin, TX RedBone Press, 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1998), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of a crease and bit of bend to the upper front corner tip and which affects the first dozen pages slightly; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5 x 0.3 inches). 109 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6.4 ounces. Trade Paperback. Poetry describing the life of black women in… Read More

Newport Beach, CA Burton House, 1974. Hardcover First Edition (1974), unstated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1974), unstated. Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: The Book shows very faint foxing to the outside edges of the text block; just a touch of bowing to the front board; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows a couple of short, closed tears at the top edge; else only very light wear to the extremities; considerable rubbing to the panels; unclipped. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.8 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches). 64 pages. Language: English. Weight: 13.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Los Angeles, CA Skybloom, 2000. Paperback First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only two creases near lower front corner; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 317pp. Paperback.

Brockport, NY Boa Editions, 1979. Paperback First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 68pp. Foreward by John Logan. New Poets of America Series. Paperback. As John Logan says in the introduction to the book, this is a poet who creates bonds with the reader, a poet of rich imagination and startling imagery. This poems are as true today as when they were written in the1970's and this poet has gone on to produce more good books and works judging from the reviews she's received from fine poets and critics from every school and literary persuasion. Galway Kinnell asserts that she is a "visionary and powerful. Tremendous vitality. A gifted and graceful writer." Nona Balakian calls Gioseffi "One of the finest poets around.... Her work… Read More

Santa Cruz, CA Privately Printed, 2007. Paperback Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the lower edge of the front panel, which also shows a touch of soiling near the top edge; the lower corner of the title page has been creased; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, close-to-like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive flaws only. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.65 x 0.25 inches). 92 pages. Illustrated with line drawings in black & white by the author. Language: English. Weight: 3 ounces. Paperback. An illustrated miscellany of poems and thoughts by Rumi, Shakespeare, Elizabeth Bishop,… Read More

Santa Cruz, CA Story Line Press, 1987. Paperback First Edition Thus, unstated (1987). The hardcover edition was published in 1975 by Alfred A. Knopf. First Edition Thus, unstated (1987). This is, however, a Remainder, showing a mark at the bottom edge. Else Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of wear to extremities; the mildest rubbing top the panels; the background field of the backstrip is either the publisher's attractive powder blue, or it originally shared the grey background field of the front panel and has been sunned (at any rate the white titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound,… Read More

Oakland, CA Stone Circle Press, 1987. Paperback First Ed, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows a very faint, tiny soil spot at the front panel, which also shows some faint flecks of foxing; binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. Illustrated with drawings by Elinor Randall. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Vantage Press, 1970. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. INSCRIBED ["Sincerely"] AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, so stated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 83pp. Turquoise cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Hardback with DJ. Collection of poems, stories (seven) and essays, with a devout Christian tone. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Ontario, Canada Glynn Davies: Aya Press, 1983. Paperback Limited Edition (750 copies). INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the panels and the faintest soiling to the open-weave paper of the wrapper covers; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.65 x 0.25 inches). 78 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.6 ounces. Aya Press Poetry Series, Number 4. Limited Edition (750 copies). Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Savannah, GA Xanthus Press, 1997. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, unstated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only mild rubbing; price intact; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 114pp. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY The League to Support Poetry, 1941. Hardcover First Edition [1941], unstated. First Edition [1941], unstated, in accordance with TLTSP's standard practice. Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities, with a little scuffing at the head of the backstrip; the mildest rubbing and very faint soiling to the blue cloth-covered boards. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer pristine, but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 53 pages. Hardback: Royal Blue Cloth with Pastedown Titles at the Front Panel and Backstrip. Presents 32 poems including "Salute to Norway". Ted Olson (1899-1981) Theodore B. Olson, born in Laramie, Wyoming, graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1920. During World War II, he served in the Office of War Information. He later worked for the State Department, and was stationed at Oslo, Athens, and Reykjavik. Olson was also a journalist, and wrote for the New York… Read More

Banff, Alberta, Canada Ekstasis Editions, 1997. Paperback First Edition (1997), unstated, but implied. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.25 inches). 94 pages. Cover Art by Michael Lewis. Language: English. Weight: 5.9 ounces. First Edition (1997), unstated, but implied. Trade Paperback. 

Adelphi, MD White Ewe Press, 1982. Hardcover First Edition (1982), so stated. First Edition (1982), so stated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only a hint of foxing at the top edge of the text block and the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A very handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a small soil spot at the upper front hinge; mild rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to the open weave paper; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.75 x 0.65 inches).126 pages. Language: English. Weight:… Read More