81 pp., small 8vo. Perfect-bound in illustrated wrappers. A touch of sunning to spine, otherwise about fine. Inscribed on the half-title by the author. The fourth book by Violi, containing some of his best-known poems, including "Triptych" (based on TV Guide listings) and "Exacta" (based on horse race announcing). Seller Inventory # 3599

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Title: Splurge

Publisher: Sun, New York

Publication Date: 1982

Binding: Soft cover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First printing.

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Passages Bookshop stocks fine, rare, and unusual books and graphic art, with a concentration on modern and contemporary literature and art (particularly poetry and the avant-garde), artist's books, fine printing, and the book arts. The successor to New York City's Bridge Bookshop (late 1980s), Passages opened in Albuquerque in 1994 and relocated to Portland, Oregon, in 1997. We are open most days by appointment or chance in our new location in NW Portland. To see more images of most of our books, please visit our website. Proprietor: David Abel

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