Winter Insomnia [Rare Issue in White Wrappers, Inscribed]

CARVER, Raymond

Published by (Kayak Books), (Santa Cruz), 1970

The rare white issue of Carver's first regularly published book (after Near Klamath, published by the English Club of Sacramento State College). Kayak Books was a small but established publisher, which produced a literary magazine as well as issuing books of poetry. Winter Insomnia is a collection of poems, designed and printed by George Hitchcock and illustrated with prints by Robert McChesney. Issued in an attractive edition of 1000 copies, the overwhelming majority (perhaps more than 99%) were issued in yellow wrappers. William Stull's Carver checklist said that three copies were known in the white wrappers. Since that checklist was published, we have seen three more copies in white wrappers, including this one, bringing the total number of known copies to six. Without knowing exactly how many white copies there were, we can say with assurance that this issue is exceedingly scarce; we've seen dozens, if not hundreds, of the issue in yellow wrappers. This copy is inscribed by Carver: "For Rush - with good wishes. Ray Carver. 3-3-83." Spine and edge sunning to covers; near fine. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings. Seller Inventory # 914629

Bibliographic Details

Title: Winter Insomnia [Rare Issue in White ...
Publisher: (Kayak Books), (Santa Cruz)
Publication Date: 1970
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.