Cain, Edward (edited by)

Spoor. Vols. 1-2 [Complete in 3 issues]

Ten Crow Press, 1980-82. Limited Edition. Wraps. Very Good. Item #650537

Scarce Pacific Northwest bookarts publication. One of 150; 200; 180 copies, each with a signed and numbered woodblock print by Edward Cain. Volume 1, No. 1 is inscribed to the noted poet and UW professor Nelson Bentley on the first page: For Nelson Bentley / with gratitude/homage / Thanks / (signed) Ed. Each issue measures 13.25 x 10 in. with [36]; [56]; [40]pp., letterpress printed on Domestic Etching/Lenox paper (No. 3 on Curtis Rag), all handsewn into printed wraps. Illustrated throughout with vignettes and mounted illustrations, and mounted signed/numbered woodblock prints. Vol. 1, No. 1 (Spring, 1980) features: from The Way To The Uncle Sam Hotel, by William Brown; and Crow Work, by Edward Cain (32 poems, 14 woodblock & linocut illustrations, and 4 signed monotypes) / No. 2 (Summer 1980: Domesticated Animals Issue): Mei Mei Berssenbrugge, Wendell Berry, Tess Gallagher, Kathleene West, David Lee, Jim Heynen, Meridel Le Sueur, Sam Hamill, Mary McAnally, Barbara Moraff, Stephen Lewandowski, Ed Cain, Willima Pitt Root, James Masao Mitsui. / Vol. 2, No. 1 (Bird/Reptile Issue): Mei Mei Berssenbrugge, Betsy Adams, John Levy, Bob Arnold, Michael Tarachow, Willima Pitt Root, Tim McNulty, Linda Bryant, Ed CAin, Eve Triem, Jim Heynen, Barbara Moraff, Pamela Uschuk, Jnana Devensdashram, Joe Napora, China Galland, Linda Hogan, and Zoe Rita Anglesey. All issues edited by Edward Cain, poet, printer, and artist. Light wear to the covers, else a Very Good set.

Price: $750.00