Eshleman, Clayton

The Jointure

Buffalo, NY: BlazeVOX [books], 2012. First Edition. Softcover. Signed by Clayton Eshleman. " "What does it mean to see with the eyes of the soul?" In The Jointure, Clayton Eshleman offers an answer to this question in language of visionary symbolic consciousness..."(from back cover comments by Stuart Kendall) A recent volume with the title poem by the esteemed poet, translator & academic who has long resided in Michigan. Eshleman has hand-signed his name on the title page at a blank area near the upper right edge & corner. With front cover illustration (also reproduced in interior) which the poet explains in his introductory note: "The cover photo of four New Guinea headhunters is taken from National Geographic magazine, maybe 40 years ago. I have had this image pinned up on the side of my desk bookcase for many years..." Also with enthusiastic, insightful blurb-commentaries by noted writers Stuart Kendall (whom Eshleman acknowledges) & Kenneth Warren on back cover. A large-format softcover original, first edition, first printing. Interior design & typesetting by noted art poet Geoffrey Gatza, editor & publisher of this imprint. An attractive & desirable Eshleman collectible. In very fine condition, with very faint vertical dimple-creases across front & back covers near spine-edges, undoubtedly as issued; substantially mint inside & out. Very Fine. [Item #2614]

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