INVENTORY #123693
The Dainty Monsters
ONDAATJE, Michael
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Ondaatje's poetry is known for its unusual details and unexpected combinations, such as seen on p. 35 when a driver casually drives over two love-making birds, unshocked by the "flurry of red feathers." At rear the poet explores classical mythological themes in "O Troy's Down: Helen's Song." The last poem in the book, "Peter," is the author's personal favourite. Tucked inside this volume is a Booksmith Author Trading Card (# 546), ticket to one of the author's readings (Macmillan Theatre, U. of Toronto, Apr. 26, 2007) and a rather blurry photograph from a book signing.
Publication Info
- Publisher: The Coach House Press
- Edition: First Edition
- Date Published: 1967
- Place Published: Toronto
- ISBN: n/a
Details
- Condition: Near fine
- Signed: Yes
- Dust Jacket: Yes
- Jacket Condition: Fine
- Details:
Edition of 500 copies of which this is no. 255. 77 p. 23 cm. 2 full page b&w illustration pages. Brown cloth hardcover in mylar-covered dustjacket. Some wear to jacket rear panel at top, including one tear. Small bookseller's label on front free endpaper. Signed by author on half title.