Lawrence Ferlinghetti / Coney Island of the Mind with Prospectus Limited Signed

Description: A Coney Island of the Mind with Prospectus Author: Ferlinghetti, Lawrence; Kitaj, R. B. (Illust.) Title: A Coney Island of the Mind with Prospectus Publication: San Francisco: The Arion Press, 2005 Edition: Limited Edition Description: Hardcover. Twenty-nine poems from one of the most beloved poetry books in America are here letterpress printed on mouldmade Hahnemuhle Bugra paper, quarterbound in gray-brown cloth with printed paper boards in matching slipcase, in an edition limited to 300 numbered and 26 lettered copies, this being number 197, with each copy signed by both poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919-2021) and artist R. B. Kitaj (1932-2007), who provided two drawings in charcoal, one a portrait of the poet in profile that serves as the frontispiece, the other a portrayal of the poet as if on a plummeting rollercoaster, printed on the cover. "The layout of the pages is generous for the presentation of the poetry. The scale of the pages and care in hand composition has allowed for refinements to the typography and placement of lines in Ferlinghetti's 'open field' style. With the cooperation of the poet, Arion Press has achieved a distinct improvement to the text over the restrictive settings found in the trade editions. In accord with the title and the aesthetics of the poetry and the artworks, the design of the book is purposely and playfully disorienting....The physical book pays homage to the durability of the poetry and the poet, a grand old man of conscience for this world." — ProspectusEdition limited to 300 numbered copies for sale and 26 lettered copies for complimentary distribution, this being number 197, with each copy signed by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and R. B. Kitaj. 16 1/4" X 10 3/8". [48pp]. Bound in pictorial paper over boards with spine backed in gray-brown cloth, with paper title label to spine, in matching slipcase with cloth to edges and paper to sides. Gentle rubbing to corners of slipcase, with very small neat tear to cloth inside of lower entry point. Gentle rubbing to paper at corners of binding, with perhaps a bare hint of the scent of cigar smoke to pages. Accompanied by the publisher's prospectus. This is the 74th publication of The Arion Press. Very good +. Seller ID: 14279 Subject: Catalogue Two, Fine Press, Illustrated Books, Poetry, Signed Books & Materials You are buying from Underground Books, a brick & mortar bookshop specializing in used, rare, antiquarian, and out of print materials. We are a proud member of the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association. If you are ever in the West Georgia area, please visit us in Carrollton at Underground Books or in Serenbe at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop. TERMS OF SALE Payment If you win an item in one of our auctions, if your offer has been accepted, or if you have chosen to buy an item now, please make your payment as soon as possible. We will not ship until we receive notice that the buyer has paid for the item. We expect payment within 3 days or reserve the right to cancel the order. Returns and Refunds We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described in our listings. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please contact us, and we will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return your book for a full refund, and if the error is ours, we will pay return shipping. SHIPPING Many of our items have free media mail shipping included! For larger, multi-volume sets, the cost is calculated by weight and will vary depending on package weight and buyer location. Please allow up to three business days processing time, although many of our orders require only one day to process and ship. Combined shipping is available for bidders who purchase multiple items. If you have special shipping or handling requests, please notify us before you make your payment. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Carrollton, Georgia

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