Epstein, Daniel Mark

The Traveler's Calendar: New Poems

ISBN: 1585672424
Woodstock & New York, NY: Overlook Press, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. "In this brilliant new collection poet Daniel Mark Epstein, whom Donald Hall praised for "a vision as tortured and powerful as early Robert Lowell," returns in stunning form with new and challenging visions. Epstein's finely meshed net gathers it all in: Ronald Reagan ("On the Official Biography of Ronald Reagan"), (Harry) Houdini ("Magic for Houdini"), a son's first smile ("The Code"), and the execution of Timothy McVeigh ("The Times: June 7, 2001"). Once again, this master of lyric form and dramatic narrative explores the ironies of history and the wonders of the natural world, bringing to life the poets and heroes of the past and present." (from front flap) An acclaimed mid-career collection of poems by Daniel Mark Epstein (b. 1948), the award-winning & prolific American poet, playwright & biographer. The poems here are exemplary of Epstein's broad range, from the topical to the very personal, with myriad musings & always sharp, swift-reading clarity. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket (with $24.95 price & "0202" printed at front flap), first edition as stated at copyright page, first printing as indicated by number sequence thereon. From the collection of Laurence Goldstein (1943-2023), the esteemed American poet, author, critic, editor & academician here at the University of Michigan. An essential Epstein collectible in its rarest contemporary form; with distinguished & relevant provenance. See also item No.s 9538, 9540. Book in very fine condition with only small remainder mark in black felt-tip ink at lower edge of text block near spine, incl. miniscule bleeding therefrom onto blank lower edges/margins of a few page leaves; otherwise appearing substantially mint inside & out. Dust jacket very fine with only very slight rubbing, faint scratching to front, back covers & spine; a few tiny bumps, creases at edges & corners of same & flaps; small rectangular area of residue (presumably from sticker removal) from lower outer edge of front cover. Very Fine / Very Fine. [Item #9536]

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