Isbn: 9780151004225 - Jackstraws (36 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. In this new collection of sixty-two poems Charles Simic paints exquisite and shattering word pictures that lend meaning to a chaotic world populated by insects, bridal veils, pallbearers, TV sets, parrots, and a finely detailed dragonfly. Suffused with hope yet unafraid to mock his own credulity, Simic's searing metaphors unite the solemn with the absurd. His raindrops listen to each other fall and collect memories; his wildflowers are drunk with kissing the red-hot breezes; and his God is a Mr. Know-it-all, a wheeler-dealer, a wire-puller. In this latest lyrical gathering, Simic continues to startle his fans with the powerful and surprising images that are his trademark-slangy images of the ethereal, fantastic visions of the everyday, foreign scenes of the all-American-and moments full of humor and full of heartache.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

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Hardback. Condition: Fair. In this new collection of sixty-two poems Charles Simic paints exquisite and shattering word pictures that lend meaning to a chaotic world populated by insects, bridal veils, pallbearers, TV sets, parrots, and a finely detailed dragonfly. Suffused with hope yet unafraid to mock his own credulity, Simic's searing metaphors unite the solemn with the absurd. His raindrops listen to each other fall and collect memories; his wildflowers are drunk with kissing the red-hot breezes; and his God is a Mr. Know-it-all, a wheeler-dealer, a wire-puller. In this latest lyrical gathering, Simic continues to startle his fans with the powerful and surprising images that are his trademark-slangy images of the ethereal, fantastic visions of the everyday, foreign scenes of the all-American-and moments full of humor and full of heartache.…

Condition: Good. shelf wear, hardcover Used - Good 1999 First Edition All purchases support Project HOME - ending homelessness in Philadelphia.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: NF/F. NF/F. 1st Edition. First printing. A NF/F copy in a NF/F dust jacket. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. HB near fine/near fine, free of any markings.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 96 pp.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Book is straight, square, tightly and uniformly bound (appearing never read) and free of PO markings and blemishes. Cover and Jacket are clean and bright, with sharp corners, very mild shelving bumping to Headbands and tails, and clear, crisp and distinct lettering (silver stamped on Cover spine), artwork and photo. Dust Jacket, encased in protective mylar, is intact (unclipped, still showing original USD $22 price). (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0151004226. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, prides itself in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First Edition, First Printing. Harcourt Brace & Co, 1999. first printing. 85pp. 8vo. Fine unread hardcover, fine d/j.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition stated, first printing with full number line. A fine copy in a fine mylar protected DJ. See my photos of this book. This book is in my possession and will ship securely packed in a cardboard box. #53.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover First Edition with a dust jacket. Not price-clipped. Internally, book is Clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations.

dj. First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 85 pages. A later collection of poems from this acclaimed writer. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket.

Hardcover copy in near fine condition with dustjacket also in near fine condition. First printing.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First edition / First printing. Yellow paper-covered boards. 85 pages. Very fine in very fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Stated first edition. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. Sara Barrett (Author photo); Tullio Pericoli (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. A couple of tiny spots on the front fly, else fine in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. 1st. Simic won the Pulitzer Prize in 1990.

Hardcover. First edition. Octavo, ix, 85 pages. In Good plus condition with a Good plus dust jacket. Spine is white and brown with brown and white print. Dust jacket in mylar; faint smudging on rear panel. Price unclipped: "$22.00". Boards in yellow cloth; light wear to spine cap. Text block has spotting to top edge. Signed in ink by the author on the title page. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column S. 1400893. FP New Rockville Stock.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. A beautiful copy.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. (1st, 1st) Slightly smaller, thinner book, dark yellow boards, bright yellow boards, 85 pages. DJ glossy beneath mylar with colorful illustration on front and back right by Tullio Pericoli, praise on back from The Village Voice Literary Supplement and others. DJ and book, both As New. Two copies available.…