The Lotus Lovers (inscribed to Jim Harrison)
Saint Paul: Coffee House Press, 1985. First edition. Hardcover. An association copy, inscribed on the second blank: "For Jim [Harrison], gassho! Sam Hamill." With several Chinese characters as well. Uncommon signed, and an uncommon book in general despite a stated run of 1,500 copies. From the library of poet-novelist Jim Harrison in Livingston, MT. A nice association considering Harrison's interest in Asian literature and religion, as well as the fact that Sam Hamill was the co-founder of Copper Canyon Press which took on Harrison later in his life and continues to champion his work. Hamill was a poet and a prolific, important translator. Harrison remarked, “Hamill has reached the category of a National Treasure." This book is handsome collection of translations of two classical Chinese poets from the fourth and twelfth century, respectively. Handset and printed on Strathmore Brigadoon. Black cloth with a silver title; a black jacket of quality paper. Very good on account of a little sunning to board edges near the spine and two spots of the cloth worn away on the lower inner edges below the pastedowns; a near fine jacket. A book that feels great in the hand. One of Coffee House Press's earliest titles (they were founded in 1984). Very good / Near fine. Item #1802
ISBN: 9780918273093
Price: $375.00 save 5% $356.25