Image Maker by Merrill James (11 results)

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Fine. Half sheet folded in three. Prospectus for the title which is a one-act verse play first performed in Los Angeles in May 1986.

Unbound. Condition: Fine. Theater program. Single sheet folded to make 4pp. Fine. Prints biographical information about James Merrill, and the two performers, Mary Bomba and Peter Hooten; also prints a list of the characters and concludes with James Merrill's poem, "Santo.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. Octavo, 20pp. About fine with the gentlest foxing to just a couple of leaves. A crisp, bright copy. This is copy #106 of 250 copies SIGNED by Merrill on the limitation page.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. No. 133 of 220 copies, octavo size, 23 pp., signed by James Merrill. James Merrill (1926-1995), known as one of the leading poets of his generation, won nearly every major award for poetry - including two National Book Awards, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry awarded by the Library of Congress, and the Bollingen Prize in Poetry and the Pulitzer Prize. Praised for his stylish elegance, moral sensibilities, and transformation of autobiographical moments into deep and complex meditations, Merrill's work spans genres, including plays and prose, but the bulk of his artistic expression can be found in his poetry (n.b., from Poetry Foundation web site). ___DESCRIPTION: Full linen cloth over boards, paper onlay mounted onto front board with a reproduction of an etching of St. Anthony with title above and author below the image, title page in green and black; Bembo type on Saunders paper, octavo size (9 1/4" by 6 1/4"), pagination: [1-6] 7-20 [2, blanks] [1, colophon], this no. 133 of 220 copies, signed by Merrill at the colophon. ___CONDITION: Fine, with clean boards, the paper onlay clean and without wear, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited edition: this copy is number 34 of 220 copies. SIGNED by the author on the colophon page. Fine in gray cloth with black and white illustration on front board. No dust jacket, as issued.; 20 pages; Signed by Author B0006EOMPY.

Unbound. Condition: Fine. Theater program. Single sheet folded to make 4pp. Fine. Inscribed by Peter Hooten (actor, and romantic partner of James Merrill), 'For Ted/ Jimmy, Love Peter". Prints biographical information about James Merrill, and the two performers, Mary Bomba and Peter Hooten; also prints a list of the characters and concludes with James Merrill's poem, "Santo.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in cloth boards and applied paper decoration as issued. As new. One of 220 numbered copies Signed by the author. Prospectus laid in.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. First Edition. Limited Edition. #98/220 Numbered copies (the whole edition) SIGNED by Merrill on the Colophon, bound in dull olive woven linen cloth, with label to front cover. 20pp. Printed letterpress. Very Fine. Q13895.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 8vo. Grey cloth boards with illustration mounted to the front board. Edition of 250 copies, this one numbered 194 and scratched out, signed James Merrill and tagged "Binder's Proof" under Merrill's signature. Inscribed on the front endpaper from the publisher Ted Danforth. Fine copy. With the publisher's envelope and prospectus. Signed by Author(s).

[20] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. First published edition (preceded by a draft issue, photocopies and circulated among friends), No. 69 of 220 copies, signed. [20] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Hagstrom A66b. Hagstrom A66b Light olive greeen linen with pictorial label on upper cover. Fine First published edition (preceded by a draft issue, photocopies and circulated among friends), No. 69 of 220 copies, signed. Signed.

[20] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. First published edition (preceded by a draft issue, photocopies and circulated among friends), No. 19 of 220 copies, signed. [20] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Hagstrom A66b. Hagstrom A66b Light olive greeen linen with pictorial label on upper cover. Fine First published edition (preceded by a draft issue, photocopies and circulated among friends), No. 19 of 220 copies, signed. Signed.