The Whole Bloody Bird (obs, aphs & pomes)

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, c. 1969. Edition: First Edition. Signed., Binding: Original publisher’s illustrated cloth. Text and illustrations on flat spine. Illustrated dust jacket. , Notes: A book of poetry from the famous Canadian poet Irving Layton. Irving Peter Layton, OC (1912 – 2006) was a Romanian-born Canadian poet. He was known for his "tell it like it is" style which won him a wide following, but also made him enemies. As T. Jacobs notes, “Layton's work had provided the bolt of lightning that was needed to split open the thin skin of conservatism and complacency in the poetry scene of the preceding century, allowing modern poetry to expose previously unseen richness and depth.” The book is signed and inscribed from Layton to someone named “Max”., Size: 8vo (210x130mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with several drawings throughout. , Category: Book Literature. The book is in very good condition. The dust jacket is in good condition. Item #B5574

Edition: First Edition. Signed., Binding: Original publisher’s illustrated cloth. Text and illustrations on flat spine. Illustrated dust jacket. , Notes: A book of poetry from the famous Canadian poet Irving Layton. Irving Peter Layton, OC (1912 – 2006) was a Romanian-born Canadian poet. He was known for his "tell it like it is" style which won him a wide following, but also made him enemies. As T. Jacobs notes, “Layton's work had provided the bolt of lightning that was needed to split open the thin skin of conservatism and complacency in the poetry scene of the preceding century, allowing modern poetry to expose previously unseen richness and depth.” The book is signed and inscribed from Layton to someone named “Max”., Size: 8vo (210x130mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with several drawings throughout. , Category: Book Literature.

Price: $75.00

See all items in Books
See all items by