Montalk (234 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The poems in Stephanie de Montalk's new collection engage with the world as if through a window - cloaked, distanced, guided by the movements of the seasons, the weather, and always, trees. As de Montalk seeks a cure to the life-changing limitations of her physical self, she finds something close to solace in dreaming. These poems are always evocative, mysterious, reaching towards the possibility and hope of healing. The poems in Stephanie de Montalk's new collection engage with the world as if through a window - cloaked, distanced, guided by the movements of the seasons, the weather, and always, trees. As de Montalk seeks a cure to the life-changing limitations of her physical self, she finds something close to solace in dreaming. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. The poems in Stephanie de Montalk's new collection engage with the world as if through a window - cloaked, distanced, guided by the movements of the seasons, the weather, and always, trees. As de Montalk seeks a cure to the life-changing limitations of her physical self, she finds something close to solace in dreaming.These poems are always evocative, mysterious, reaching towards the possibility and hope of healing. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Vivid Familiar is a book of journeys. At its centre is the astonishing 'Feathers and Wax', in which the housebound poet is taken away by an airship that pulls up at her kitchen window. Other poems explore the long journey of the early European settlers of New Zealand, notions of distance and belonging, dislocation and constraint. But equally important are the arrivals, and the 'vivid familiars' that sustain the spirit. Vivid Familiar is a book of journeys. At its centre is the astonishing 'Feathers and Wax', in which the housebound poet is taken away by an airship that pulls up at her kitchen window. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. The poems in Stephanie de Montalk's new collection engage with the world as if through a window - cloaked, distanced, guided by the movements of the seasons, the weather, and always, trees. As de Montalk seeks a cure to the life-changing limitations of her physical self, she finds something close to solace in dreaming.These poems are always evocative, mysterious, reaching towards the possibility and hope of healing. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An alternative view of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkins 600-line verse tale, "The Fountain at Bakhchisaray" comes to life in this spellbinding historical fiction novel. A tale of a Tatar khan's impossible love for a captive Polish countess in his Crimean harem is interwoven with stories from the life of the poet Pushkin in 1821, exploring links between distance, imagination, and memory. It follows the young Polish countess Maria Potocka through her abduction from her fathers estate by Tatars during a slave raid, to her time languishing in the harem in the palace at Bakhchisaray, to her death before the Tatar khan could win her love. In his grief, the khan erects the Fountain of Tears, a monument to Maria that still stands. An alternative view of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkins 600-line verse tale, The Fountain at Bakhchisaray comes to life in this spellbinding historical fiction novel. A tale of a Tatar khan's impossible love for a captive Polish countess in his Crimean harem is interwoven with stories from the life of the poet Pushkin in 1821. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 94 pages.

Condition: New. 2024. paperback. . . . . .

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 94 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New. 2024. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. "Stephanie de Montalk tells the story of the chronic pain that has invaded her life for more than ten years. She considers how her early experiences have been cast into fresh relief by what she has endured, then goes back in time to investigate the lives and works of three writers who also lived with and wrote about pain: 'the consolator', English social theorist Harriet Martineau (1802-1876), 'the vendor of happiness', French novelist Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897), and 'the imago', Polish poet Aleksander Wat (1900-1967). Through these explorations De Montalk confronts the paradox of writing about suffering: where we can turn when the pain is beyond words? A unique blend of memoir, imaginative biography and poetry"--Publisher information. DJ. 381 pages.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 220 pages. ex-libraryAn alternative view of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin?s 600-line verse tale, The Fountain at Bakhchisaray comes to life in this spellbinding historical fic tion novel. A tale of a Tatar khan's impossible love for a captive Polish counte ss in his Crimean harem is interwoven with stories from the life of the poet Pus hkin in 1821, exploring links between distance, imagination, and memory. It foll ows the young Polish countess Maria Potocka through her abduction from her fathe r?s estate by Tatars during a slave raid, to her time languishing in the harem in the palace at Bakhchisaray, to her death before the Tatar khan could win her love. In his grief, the khan erects the Fountain of Tears, a monument to Maria that still stands.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 360 pages. In How Does It Hurt?, acclaimed poet and biographer Stephanie de Montalk tell s the story of the chronic pain that has invaded her life for more than 10 years . She considers how her early experiences have been cast into fresh relief by wh at she has endured, then goes back in time to investigate the lives and works of three writers who also lived with and wrote about pain: ?the consolator,? E nglish social theorist Harriet Martineau (1802?1876), ?the vendor of happine ss,? French novelist Alphonse Daudet (1840?1897), and ?the imago,? Polis h poet Aleksander Wat (1900?1967). Through these explorations de Montalk confr onts the paradox of writing about suffering: where we can turn when the pain is beyond words? A unique blend of memoir, imaginative biography, and poetry, How D oes It Hurt? is a groundbreaking contribution to the understanding of chronic pa in and a spellbinding literary achievement.…

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Collection of poetry by the New Zealand author. Printed in New Zealand. Former owner's ink inscription to inside front cover, otherwise a LIKE NEW very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 78pp. SB-32.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, limited to 150 copies of which 100 are for sale. This is #57, Bound in hard boards, gray cloth spine. Light staining. Quite Rare.

Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Super octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Condition: Very Good. 12 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13.5 x 22 cms. Category: The Private Library; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Broadside printed on cream mould-made paper by Tony Savage. A single stanza poem written on a bus in London in 1938. Illustrated with a wood engraving by Duine Campbell. Untrimmed top edge with slight toning. Crease to lower edge with a toning spot. Issued in the publisher's Phoenix Broadsheet series - No.45. Will adjust overseas shipping costs to reflect the light weight of this item. Duine Campbell (illustrator).…

First edition, super octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

first edition octavo paperback (NF); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

first edition, paperback octavo (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Clean text - NO writing, NO highlighting to text. Very good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 128 pages.

Octavo Softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

FIRST EDITION, super octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…