Description: Including "Nonplussed by an Incubus" and "Plaintive Geometry"LIGHT METRESBy Felicia Lamport, illustrated by Edward Gorey(1982)First edition of this collection of satirical verse, including the 1973 "Love Song of R. Milhous Nixon," for which Gorey created a charming introductory page but whose central subject was too grotesque for even Gorey to illustrate directly.Fine in near fine jacket."Strong men weep and women tremble / When required to assemble / Christmas toys" Among the sections is a "Nightmare Before Christmas" group, apparently unrelated to the film released a decade later by Tim Burton, though the film's producers have cited Gorey as a major influence. New York: Everest House, (1982). 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original marbled cream and gold boards. In original unclipped ($10.95) pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated by Gorey in black and white throughout. 122 pages. Light edgewear and minor traces of soil to jacket. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 72 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Gorey, Edward; Lamport, Felicia
Publisher: Everest House
Year Printed: 1982
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
