Search Results: Poetry from Diversity Books, IOBA

Staplehurst, Kent, U.K.: Spellmount Limited, 2001. xix, + 115pp., b/white line-drawn map, and art-illustrations throughout. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over firm spine. Plain red boards undamaged. Minor water damage to several rear plain leaves. Art-illustrated dustjacket lightly edgeworn only. Displaying unashamed patriotism, this book of poems recalls British victories in the Iberian Peninsula, and illustrates the deprivations and bravery of the soldiers who fought in the most savage and bloody battles of the nineteenth century . . . Contents include: Prelims., Introduction, Map, Note, Poems. Book weight approx. 395g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition, 1st Impression.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good.

Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Perusahan Rahim, 1992. 54pp., b/white sketch-art throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated card wrapper nominally bumped only. Farida Jamal was born in Lucknow, India. She arrived in Malaysia in 1970, and is a professor of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti (y) Kebangsaan Malaysia. This volume is her first book of poetry. It opens with 'Mount Fuji', and closes with 'Alien Shores'. Book weight approx. 120g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.

Dublin: Beaver Row Press, 1991. 42pp. Book clean and square. Minor bumps and flecks on spine. Art-illustrated (John Shinnors) card wrapper slightly bumped and edgeworn. An inspiring personal inscription, signed by the author John Liddy on title-page, textblock bumped on upper foredge corner, else leaves unmarked. Some of the poetry in this book, by Irish-born (Cork, 1954) poet John Liddy, has been published in other forums. Now a long-term resident in Madrid, Spain, the contents of his collection of poems include: Prelims., Acks., Poems ('Beginning with 'Rainbow Road', and finishing with 'The Angling Cot'). Book weight approx. 115g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Inscribed and Signed By Author. First Thus. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

London and Wellington, New Zealand: Oxford University Press, Per Geoffrey Cumberlege, 1956. xxxii, + 341pp. Book clean and square. Bright, but chipped gilt title over lightly bumped spine. Plain, original blue cloth boards nominally bumped on upper foredge corners, else undamaged. A former owner's name and date on ffep., minor random flecks, else textblock good. Printed dustjacket edgeworn, with jagged nips and tears, flecked and marked on rear (text) panel. This anthology of 275 selections from almost fifty poets reflects the development of New Zealand poetry from its beginnings in the mid 1800s. The greater part of this volume consists of works published in the 1920s and '30s, but includes earlier poets such as Alfred Domett, Jessie Mackay, William Pember Reeves and Herbert Church. Contents include: Prelims., Introduction, The Poets and their Works, Sources of the Poems, Bibliography, Index of Authors, Index of Titles and First Lines. Book weight approx. 480g. Size: 12mo - over… Read More

New South Wales, Australia: Morgan Printing , 2018. 207pp., plus (v.). Book clean and square. Spine firm. Art-illustrated card wrapper nominally edgeworn only. Textblock unmarked. (The 'Romantic Apricot' paper used in this book was crafted at the French Mill "Papeteries de Clairfontaine"). The contents of 'The Apricot Memoirs' by Tess Guinery are a 'romantic fusion of art, poetry and prose'. Includes 'Gratitudes' and Author Bio. Book weight approx. 240g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine. 12mo - (approx. 19.5cm x 12.5cm).

Belmont, Victoria, Australia: Neptune Press Pty. Ltd., 1976. Unpaginated (70 pages). Saddle-stitched, staple-bound format, with separate, removeable heavy paper dustwrapper. Staples mildly rusted, but holding tightly. Plain card wrapper nominally edgeworn only. Textblock unmarked. Text-printed dustjacket trivially shelfworn only, The entries in this volume constitute the winners in the Geelong and District Autumn Festival 1976 in the Short Story, Poetry, and One-Act Plays categories. The Short Story winners were (First Prize) D.E. (Donald Ernest) Charlwood (b1915-d.2012) for 'Salmacis, London' and Beryl Giles for 'Whatever Happened to Tuesday' in second place. Poetry Prize was won by Shirley Thomas for 'Requiem for a Ringtail Possum'. One-Act Play winner was Russell Beedles for 'Party'. Contents include: Prelims., Foreword. The Entries. The Winners. Item weight approx. 155g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post as a small parcel.. First Edition.… Read More

North Ryde, N.S.W., Australia: Angus and Robertson, 1987. 78pp. A monochrome, portrait illustration of A.B. Paterson, plus stunning colour-art (Dorothy Gauvin) plates throughout (mostly on recto page). Oblong format hardcover. Book clean and 'square'. Bright gilt title over lightly bumped spine. Plain brown boards undamaged. Textblock unmarked. Colour-art illustrated (Dorothy Gauvin) dustjacket minimally edgeworn, with a nominal degree of colour fade to spine. This book is a clever blend of poetry and prose from Australian literary icon A.B. Paterson (1864-1941) and highly successful Australian artist Dorothy Gauvin (1942- ). Contents include: Prelims., Introduction, Poems/Prose and Paintings. Book weight approx. 645g. . First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good. Illus. by Dorothy Gauvin. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Carlton, Vic, Australia: Melbourne University Press (assisted by Commonwealth Literary Fund), 1968. x, + 62pp., tinted endpapers. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over firm spine. Plain blue, original cloth boards very good. Trivial textblock edge flecks, else leaves clean. Illustrated heavy paper dustjacket mildly edgeworn, with some dampstaining on reverse. From the jacket flap: "This collection is the first by a young poet, Barry Breen, bringing together forty-three poems written over a two-year period." Most of these poems by Barry Breen (b. 1938) have been published in other forums (newspapers, magazines, journals, etc.) in Australia. Contents include: Prelims., Acks., five 'parts' (Part 5 consists of the 1967 Poetry Magazine award-winning 'Fragments of O'Flaherty' series). Book weight approx. 268g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Thus.. Hardcover… Read More

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia: Univesity of Queensland Press, 2004. xviii, + 142pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean, with a tinge of tanning. Art-illustrated ('Obedience Isn't Everything', Anwen Keeling) card wrapper 'as new'. "Guest editor Anthony Lawrence brings to this volume a passionate commitment to Australian poetry . . . his selection of the best forty poems published in Australian literary journals in the preceding year is dramatic, and flamboyant, revealing an unquenchable passion for life immersed in the marvellous matter of lived reality." Contents include: Foreword by Bronwyn Lea and Martin Duwell, Introduction by Anthony Lawrence, Poems, Contributor's Notes, Journals Where the Poems First Appeared, Acks. Book weight approx. 165g. Postage charge will be reduced as this book will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall [Oblong]. First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.

Wingfield, South Australia: Cameron House, 2002. 232pp., colour-plate frontispiece, plus intext colour plates throughout (1880s/90s engravings digitally coloured by computer). Book clean and square. Spine firm. Gloss, colour-illustrated boards undamaged. Text-block pristine, hint of a soft corner crease to several pages. Illustrated (as boards) dustjacket edgeworn along head, with jagged wear at the head of spine, else very good. Enhanced throughout with aforementioned colour illustrations, this beautiful book is a glowing tribute to Australia's finest vernacular poet, Henry Lawson (1867-1922). Beset with problems, both personal and health-related, he still manged to produce a large body of the best of Australia's poetry and prose. Contents include: Prelims., Introduction by Margaret Olds, numerous offerings, Index of Titles, Index of First Lines. Book weight approx. 1.4 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote.… Read More

Dee Why, N.S.W., Australia: Murray Child & Company, 1996. viii, + 201pp., b/white facsimile art illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated card wrapper has small, negligible soft crease to rear. Introduction by Bruce Elder. Numerous poems commence with 'A Dream of the Melbourne Cup (1886)' and end with 'Song of Murray's Brigade'. Includes Index of Titles, and Index of First Lines. Book weight approx. 530g. . First Thus.. Softcover. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Sydney, N.S.W., Australia: Angus & Robertson, 1994. 88pp. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Illustrated card wrapper minimally edgeworn only. Textblock unmarked. 'Black Night With Windows' is a second collection of poetry from the pen of American-born Australian poet Nicolette Stasko (1950-2021). It has poetic tales of beds, beaches, storms, children, tables and oysters, spotted gums, and lovers . . . Contents include: Prelims., The Poems (beginning with 'The Mother', and closing with 'Still Life'). Notes and Acks. Book weight approx. 115g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post as a small parcel.. First Edition, 1st Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 12mo - (approx. 19.5cm x 12.75cm).

Myponga, South Australia: R.G. Magor , 1998. xii, + 98pp, intext b/white cartoon illustrations throughout by Peter Broelman. Book clean and square. Spine firm, lightly bumped. Colour-art illustrated (Peter Broelman) card wrapper lightly edgeworn, and has minor sticker residue. Inscibed "All the best", and signed/dated by author on front fly-sheet, else textblock unmarked. "Here we have a collection of narrative poetry in the best Australian tradition . . . " Contents include: Prelims., Credits, Acks., Dedication, Introduction, Artist Bio., The verse: first entry: 'Blasted Crows' - last entry: 'Farmers Lament'. Book weight approx. 200g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Inscribed and Signed By Author. Seventh Impression . Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Drouin, Victoria, Australia: Privately (Author), 1997. 86pp., b/white text border illustrations, Saddle-stitched, staple-bound format. Staples clean and firm (no rust). Monochrome, printed card wrapper (author portrait/bio. on rear wrap), minimally shelfworn only. A short personal inscription, signed 'Jack' on title page, else leaves unmarked. Privately printed and published by the U.K.-born, Australian-raised author, this book of poetry features several themes including the Middle East and War, Drouin, Ireland, Life, and more. Book weight approx. 140g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed and Signed By Author. First Edition.. Softcover [Staple-bound]. Very Good +.

Winton, Queensland, Australia : Winton Tourist Promotion Association, 1997. 100pp. Intext b/white sketch-illustrations throughout. Side-stapled format softcover. Staples tight. Book clean and square. Illustrated limp wrapper lightly bumped and edgeworn. Textblock unmarked. 'The Bronze Swagman Book of Bush Verse' is an annual Australian bush poetry competition conducted in Winton, Queensland. The winning verse for 1997 was 'The Cooper Coming Down' by noted award-winning author/poet, South Australian Bob Magor. Contents include: Prelims., Foreword. Winners Bio., Index. The Entries (in order of prizes). Book weight approx. 160g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Victoria, Australia: Black Pepper, 1996. 70pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean, slight browning to page edges. Illustrated (Detail from 'The Waratah of Tasmania' and the Cirvelillo of Argentina with tectonic arc, by John Wolseley and 'Walking Sticks' by Hossein Valamanesh) card wrapper has minimal edgewear only. In 'Cabramatta', Jennifer Harrison tells us of her adolescence, using the lost patois of CB radio as the language of her poem. It is "an extraordinarily sexy work". In the constrasting formal 'Cudmirrah', she returns to her childhood summers, attempting to hold the tide against her grandmother's Alzheimer's disease . . . Book weight approx. 100g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: The Hawthorn Press, 1979. (v), + 52pp. Book clean and square. Spine firm, lightly bumped n heel. Illustrated card wrapper has several blind pressure marks, else very good. A brief inscription, "To dear xxxxx, Love and Best Wishes, Fairlie" on half-title page, else textblock unmarked. This title is the first book of poetry by Fairlie Szacinski (1950-2021), having previously had some of her poetry published in various magazines. The poetry in 'Caught In A Gust' is a "minutiae of everyday life, but seemingly ordinary encounters and occasions are sharply delineated by the poet's objectivity . . . " Contents include: Prelims., The Poems, beginnig with "Caught in a Gust" Midwinter', and closing with 'Of Mouse and Man'. This title was number 29 in the "Hawthorn Poets" Series. Book weight approx. 100g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Inscribed and Signed by… Read More

London: Phoenix House Ltd., 1959. xiv, + 517pp. Chapter-header illustrations throughout. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over lightly bumped spine. Plain blue original cloth boards undamaged. Tinted top edge, tape ghosts and flecks on free endpapers, else textblock unmarked. Illustrated dustjacket roughly price-clipped (no text loss), and lightly edgeworn only. Collected and presented by British poet, writer, editor, critic and anthologist Geoffrey Edward Grigson (1905-1985), this poetry anthology consists of more than 500 poems or pieces of poetry, divided into 29 sections . . . Contents include: Prelims., To The Reader. 29 'Sections'. Acks. Index of Authors and Poems. Index of First Lines and Titles. Book weight approx. 755g. . First Thus. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 21.5cm x 14.5cm).

Australia: Commodore Press No publication date [circa 1992], 88pp., b/w halftone illustrations, sketches and line drawings throughout. Book square, leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has short crease, dent and bumped corners, else good. Signed on title page by author, who has resided in the area from birth. This book of verse is a respectful testimony to the 'Wonga' Aboriginals who hunted and performed ceremonies in the area for the last 30,000 years. Book weight approx. 250g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: Large 8vo. Signed by Author. First Edition.. Stiff Card Paperback. Very Good.

Victoria, Australia: (Printed by) South Gippsland Publishing, 1998. (iv), + 36pp. Saddle-stitched, staplebound format booklet. Staples minimally rusty, but holding tightly. Text-printed card wrapper undamaged. Textblock unmarked. Born in Box Hill, Victoria in 1925, the author Cliff Zerbe (d. 2007) demonstrates, via this volume of his Australian-themed poetry, his love of all things Australian . . . Contents include: Prelims., Author Bio., 29 'offerings', beginning with 'Reflections of Our Lives - 1925 on', and closing with 'A Problem For All - We Must Find An Answer'. Book weight approx. 70g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post as a small parcel.. First Edition. Softcover (Staplebound). Very Good +. 8vo - (approx. 21cm x 14.5cm).