Mark Strand Editors (14 results)

softcover. Condition: Fine copy. Later prt. 8vo, 248 pp.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Mark Strand - co-editor and translator, VERY GOOD+ about half of the obverse cover has offsetting. Signed & Inscribed By Mark Strand.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Softcover volume, measuring approximately 5.75" x 9", is like new. xxxi/366 pages. "Two beloved and esteemed poets have collaborated on this intimate and useful anthology illuminating the history, practice, and wonder of our most elusive art. Intended for all those who love poetry, including teachers, readers, writers, and students, "The Making of a Poem" will be especially valued by those who feel that an understanding of formsonnet, ballad, villanelle, sestina, etc.would enhance their appreciation of poetry, but are daunted by the terms, the names, and the histories of various poetic forms. This anthology draws the reader in, by example and explanation, to the excitement and entertainment of these forms. It explains their origins, traces their development, and shows examples from the past and present. In a feature called "The form at a glance" the reader can try his or her own hand writing a particular form. Included are essays by each of the editors describing their own personal journeys toward a form for their poetic voice. Above all, this anthology shows that poetic form is a continuing adventure. Contemporary poets can be seen here trying out the same forms that poets used hundreds of years ago, but in the new circumstances of a complicated modern world. In this way poetic form is illustrated not as a series of rules, but as a passionate conversation in which every reader of poetry can become involved.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Third printing Fine and bright glossy wraps with strong spine and clean bright text throughout. A lovely copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Includes contributions by Henri Michaux, Julio Cortazar, Octavio Paz, Czeslaw Milosz, Paul Celan, Yannis Ritsos, and Italo Calvino, among others. First edition. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Fine in wrappers. Unread. Signed by Tim O'Brien. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine+. First Edition. Blue cloth in black and yellow dustjacket. An excellent copy in similar jacket with one tiny nick along bottom edge. Not price-clipped. Includes the work of Francis Ponge, Henri Michaux, Jean Follain, Zbigniew Herbert, Julio Cortazar, Fernando Pessoa, Octavio Paz, Yehuda Amichai, Johannes Bobrowski, Czeslaw Milosz, Nicanor Parra, Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Paul Celan, Miroslav Holub, Yannis Ritsos, Vasko Popa, and Italo Calvino. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine+. First Edition. Blue cloth in black and yellow dustjacket. An excellent copy in similar jacket with one tiny nick along bottom edge. Not price-clipped. Includes the work of Francis Ponge, Henri Michaux, Jean Follain, Zbigniew Herbert, Julio Cortazar, Fernando Pessoa, Octavio Paz, Yehuda Amichai, Johannes Bobrowski, Czeslaw Milosz, Nicanor Parra, Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Paul Celan, Miroslav Holub, Yannis Ritsos, Vasko Popa, and Italo Calvino. Book.…

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. One of the better issues of this terrific magazine. Features Mark Strand writing about the Emmet Gowin's photographs of Italy, Estelle Jussim writing about Joel Meyerowitz photographs of redheads, Jane Livingston writing about William Christenberry's photographs, and T.B. Brazelton, M.D. on Starr Ockenga. A near fine copy in stapled wrappers with some minor wear. Uncommon.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. 1st Edition. Bilingual edition, First Edition ( stated ). 224 pages. Octavio Paz, Ali Chumacero, Jose Emilio Pacheco and Homero Aridjis. Bilingual edition edited by Mark Strand. There are some tiny spots along the front and back covers at the bottom edges. Mild spine end bumps. The jacket has very light wear.…

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Foxing to page edges.; 1.4 x 8.3 x 5.5 Inches; 288 pages.

First edition Fine and bright in like dustjacket with crisp bright text throughout. A very sharp copy.