This book is a collection of pattern poems - poems whose printed format presents a picture of some familiar object that is also the subject of the text. Patterned poems, also called shaped verse, are part of a long tradition that extends from Alexandrian Greek poets to Lewis Carroll and beyond. The poems in this book, written by the poet John Hollander, are on subjects ranging from a beach umbrella and a popsicle to time, love and idea. First published in 1969, the book has now been expanded to include ten recent poems in addition to the original 25, plus an introduction in which Hollander reflects on what a shaped poem is and how and why he wrote them. There are also explanatory comments for each poem.
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This book is a collection of pattern poems - poems whose printed format presents a picture of some familiar object that is also the subject of the text. Patterned poems, also called shaped verse, are part of a long tradition that extends from Alexandrian Greek poets to Lewis Carroll and beyond. The poems in this book, written by the poet John Hollander, are on subjects ranging from a beach umbrella and a popsicle to time, love and idea. First published in 1969, the book has now been expanded to include ten recent poems in addition to the original 25, plus an introduction in which Hollander reflects on what a shaped poem is and how and why he wrote them. There are also explanatory comments for each poem. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00109299464
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0300049250I3N00
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0300049250I3N00
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0300049250I4N00
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Zustand: Very Good. Exp&ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2253664-75
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Anbieter: The Book Corner, Beaverton, OR, USA
paperback. Zustand: Good. Paperback. Cover and spine in good condition. Slight curling on front top and bottom right corners. Spine is tight. Pages are clean, no markings, notes or stains. Ships from Friends bookstore to benefit Beaverton (Oregon) library. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0000091306
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Anbieter: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, USA
Trade Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Good condition. Text is clean and unmarked. Sunning to parts of cover, and some scuffing to exterior. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 005494441
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Anbieter: Taos Books, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Soft Cover. Zustand: Very Good. New expanded edition; 8 1/2" x 9 1/4" tall; lightly bumped tips, no creases or rips, unmarked, tight binding, no age toning, poems in various shapes. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 12182
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Anbieter: Theoria Books, Andover, MA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. 36 pp., xxiv. Square Octavo wrappers. First published in 1969; this copy: First printing of the "New Expanded Edition" [10 New Poems] with '1' in number line. Following the Introduction and Notes, pp. ix-xxiv, Contents divided into 35 Poems: (1) Skeleton Key; (2) A Possible Fake; (3) Idea; (4) Playing the Obsolete Instrument; (5) Bell Curve; (6) Floating Signifier; (7) Stable Ego; (8) Love Letter; (9) Crise de Coeur; (10) Graven Image; (11) Under the Beach Umbrella; (12) Shadow of Noon; (13) Eskimo Pie; (14) Lazy Susan; (15) A Watched Pot; (16) Kitty; (17) Kitty and Bug; (18) Four-in-Hand; (19) Domed EdifIce; (20) Vanished Mansard; (21) A View of the Untersberg; (22) The Arrow's Winged Word; (23) This Way Next; (24) A State of Nature; (25) The Figure in the Carpet; (26) Midwinter Tree; (27) Squares; (28) Work Problem; (29) Blots; (30) Broken Column; (32) High Upward; (33) Last Quarter; (34) Tekiah Gedolah; (35) Swan and Shadow. // From Amazon: "This book is a collection of pattern poems - poems whose printed format presents a picture of some familiar object that is also the subject of the text. Patterned poems, also called shaped verse, are part of a long tradition that extends from Alexandrian Greek poets to Lewis Carroll and beyond. The poems in this book, written by the poet John Hollander, are on subjects ranging from a beach umbrella and a popsicle to time, love and idea. First published in 1969, the book has now been expanded to include ten recent poems in addition to the original 25, plus an introduction in which Hollander reflects on what a shaped poem is and how and why he wrote them. There are also explanatory comments for each poem." // Large black letters on upper 3/4 front cover for Title, above smaller letters for Author name on lower middle front cover. A 1" soft crease across top right front cover corner (essentially flat, truly nugatory), else FLAWLESS. No previous owner names; NO rubbing wear; sharp corners; NO remainder marks. Arguably Gift-Giving Condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 003112
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Anbieter: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. New, expanded edition. Wrappers. Faint edgewear else near fine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 379199
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