Isbn: 9780151004225 - jackstraws: poems (13 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. In this new collection of sixty-two poems Charles Simic paints exquisite and shattering word pictures that lend meaning to a chaotic world populated by insects, bridal veils, pallbearers, TV sets, parrots, and a finely detailed dragonfly. Suffused with hope yet unafraid to mock his own credulity, Simic's searing metaphors unite the solemn with the absurd. His raindrops listen to each other fall and collect memories; his wildflowers are drunk with kissing the red-hot breezes; and his God is a Mr. Know-it-all, a wheeler-dealer, a wire-puller. In this latest lyrical gathering, Simic continues to startle his fans with the powerful and surprising images that are his trademark-slangy images of the ethereal, fantastic visions of the everyday, foreign scenes of the all-American-and moments full of humor and full of heartache.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 96 pp.

dj. First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 85 pages. A later collection of poems from this acclaimed writer. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. A couple of tiny spots on the front fly, else fine in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. First edition. Octavo, ix, 85 pages. In Good plus condition with a Good plus dust jacket. Spine is white and brown with brown and white print. Dust jacket in mylar; faint smudging on rear panel. Price unclipped: "$22.00". Boards in yellow cloth; light wear to spine cap. Text block has spotting to top edge. Signed in ink by the author on the title page. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column S. 1400893. FP New Rockville Stock.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. A beautiful copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Unused copy.

First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (21.5cm); gold paper-covered boards, with titling stamped in silver on spine; dustjacket; 85pp. Signed by Simic on title page. Very light wear to spine ends, else Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $22.00) with some trivial surface wear; Fine. [66205].