Small octavo in pale creme illus DJ with maroon spine; 182 p.; 19 cm. Signed and inscribed by the author. Meditations on the anxieties and elations of the author's first year of motherhood. Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography. Pregnant women -- United States -- Biography. Mothers -- United States -- Biography. Mother and infant -- United States. Motherhood -- United States. Childbirth -- United States. Fine in Near Fine(-) to Very Good(+) DJ with small closed edge-tear, about one inch, to rear DJ edge-fold; also a fold crease to rear DJ flap. Overall a crisp, bright copy. First edition, first printing (full number line).

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Title

Guarding the Moon: A Mother's First Year

Publisher

HarperResource, New York

Publication Date

2003

Language

English

ISBN 10

0066213673

ISBN 13

9780066213675

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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The author of the critically acclaimed, award–winning Weetzie Bat books offers a compelling celebration of the first year of her child's life.

Guarding the Moon chronicles the joys and terrors of motherhood, from the early stages of the author's pregnancy through her baby's first birthday. This unique but far–reaching story makes for a gem of a book.

About the Author

Francesca Lia Block, winner of the prestigious Margaret A. Edwards Award, is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling books, including Weetzie Bat; the book collections Dangerous Angels: The Weetzie Bat Books and Roses and Bones: Myths, Tales, and Secrets; the illustrated novella House of Dolls; the vampire romance novel Pretty Dead; and the gothic werewolf novel The Frenzy. Her work is published around the world.

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