About this title: Deep in the concrete canyons of even the largest cities, nature lurks. Its unpredictable energies animate not only squirrels and microorganisms, not only ginkgoes, roots, and rivers, but also the engines of human desire. Urban Nature captures the many faces of wildness in the city with poems by more than 130 emerging and recognized poets.
Rather than just lamenting the loss of paradise, these poems celebrate nature's resiliency. They memorialize a salamander's last stand in a parking lot, link the cosmos to the consumer ethos ("The Pleiades / you could probably get downtown"), evoke horses ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Milkweed Editions, Minneapolis
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781571314055ISBN:1571314059
Description: As New. 1571314059. Unmarked book, not a remainder; 1.12 x 9 x 6.04 Inches; 362 pages. read more
Description: FINE/Larger pb. Motel poems by 125 of the best contemporary poets. In excellent condition. No markings, straight & tight binding, no creases or curls. 1997, Milkweed trade paperback, 1st ed & 1st pb printing (stated), 362 pp. ISBN 1571314059 read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Date Published: 2/1/1997
ISBN-13:9781571314055ISBN:1571314059
Description: New. 1571314059 Brand New! ! ! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Shipping! ! ! We are ECO-CONSCIOUS by using recycled packaging materials, when possible, and send order confirmations/receipts digitally via E-mail. Thank you for your consideration. read more
Edition: First edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Milkweed
Date Published: 1997
Description: Poems About Motels, Hotels, Restaurants and Bars. SIGNED: Near fine glossy stiff wraps with strong square spine and crisp bright text throughout. Affectionately inscribed by both editors on two separate pages of the book. With poems by James Wright, Raymond Carver, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joy Harjo and many more. read more
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
