Andrews, Nin

The Book of Orgasms

ISBN: 1880834480
Cleveland, OH: Cleveland State University Poetry Center, 2000. Second Edition. Softcover. Inscribed and signed by Nin Andrews to Dan Rzicznek. “A series of wry meditations on the relationship between the ordinary and the extraordinary, the human and the divine, everyday experience and the limits of bliss, The Book of Orgasms maps the imaginary terrain of the upper realm, the place where euphoria endures. In Nin Andrews’ highly original conception, orgasms represent peak moments that take the form of invisible creatures waiting to lift us up into the air, out of the ordinary and into a place just above our heads, just beyond our fingertips. And yet—curse or blessing—the gravity of our own desire, the weight of our humanness, continually pulls us back from the splendid lightness of euphoria.” (from back cover) Often characterized as an international cult classic, Nin Andrews’ (b. 1958) debut poetry collection was originally published in 1994 before the Cleveland State University Poetry Center released this “revised and expanded” second edition in the year 2000. Andrews has followed this collection with Our Lady of the Orgasm (2016) and The Last Orgasm (2020), further elaborating on the euphoric experiences in life and the limitations of being human. Her most recent collection Son of a Bird (2025) was released in May of 2025. This copy of her debut collection is from the collection of Dan Rzicznek (b. 1979), Ohio poet and professor at Bowling Green State University. Andrews’ signature and inscription to Rzicznek is found near top edge of title page in thin, black ink: “For Dan— / Best wishes, / (signed) Nin Andrews”. Trade-Format Softcover: “Second edition, revised and expanded,” as stated at copyright page. In fine condition with only minor bumping to the fine edges and corners of front, back covers and spine with slight creasing to the corners of covers. Fine. [Item #7637]

Price: $30.00