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  • Sharp, Saundra (photographs by Nathaniel Bellamy, Gerald Cyrus, Calvin Hicks and Adele Hodge.)
    TYPING IN THE DARK

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Harlem River Press, (1991.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Collection of poetry illustrated with photographs by Nathaniel Bellamy, Gerald Cyrus, Calvin Hicks and Adele Hodge. ISBN: 0-86316-3009.

    Condition: FIne in a very good dust jacket (some rubbing to dj, 1 short closed tear.)

    Book ID: 10255
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  • TYPING IN THE DARK. by Sharp, Saundra (photographs by Nathaniel Bellamy, Gerald Cyrus, Calvin Hicks and Adele Hodge.)
    Sharp, Saundra (photographs by Nathaniel Bellamy, Gerald Cyrus, Calvin Hicks and Adele Hodge.)
    TYPING IN THE DARK.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    New York: Harlem River Press, (1991.). SIGNED first edition - Collection of poetry illustrated with photographs by Nathaniel Bellamy, Gerald Cyrus, Calvin Hicks and Adele Hodge. SIGNED on the title page. 77 pp plus list of photo credits. ISBN: 0-86316-305x.

    Condition: Good overall - crease to corners of covers.

    Book ID: 45933
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  • Simmons, Sharrif.
    FAST CITIES AND OBJECTS THAT BURN.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback original.

    New York: Moore Black Press, (1999.). First edition - African American's first collection of poetry - Simmons was born in New York, but spent several years as a child living in Ethiopia, was poetry editor for African Voices and is a founding member of the 'poetry-funk-rock-world band' Black Monsoon. In this collection, he captures the hopelessness of homelessness, the challenge of being young, black and male in American cities and the 'genocidial way' in which drugs infest poor minority communities. INSCRIBED on the first page " to.... Thank U for your energy and spirit. Hope you enjoy the words and vibes. Love and respect." Illustrated. 75 pp. Cover art by Keba Armand Konte. ISBN: 0-965830829.

    Condition: Very good overall (prev owner's comments on first page, marginal notations on about 4 pages, some corners dog-eared.)

    Book ID: 38357
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  • ANOTHER BLACK VOICE: A Different Drummer. by Slade, Leonard A. Jr.
    Slade, Leonard A. Jr.
    ANOTHER BLACK VOICE: A Different Drummer.

    Edition: 2nd printing, a slim trade paperback.

    Nashville, TN: Winston-Derek Publishers, Inc. (1989, c 1988). First collection of poetry by this African American educator, critic and poet. Notes. 61 pp. ISBN: 1-555231241.

    Condition: Good overall in illustrated wrappers, some wear to the covers, black mark on title page.

    Book ID: 79210
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  • THE BEAUTY OF BLACKNESS. by Slade, Leonard A. Jr.
    Slade, Leonard A. Jr.
    THE BEAUTY OF BLACKNESS.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback..

    Nashville, TN: Winston-Derek Publishers, Inc. (1988). First edition - Hard to find second collection of poetry by this African American educator, critic and poet. 53 pp. ISBN: 1-555231896.

    Condition: Very good (a couple of corners dog-eared, some sunning to spine)

    Book ID: 79211
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  • INCENDIARY ART: Poems. by Smith, Patricia.
    Smith, Patricia.
    INCENDIARY ART: Poems.

    Edition: 2nd printing, a trade paperback original.

    Evanston, IL: Triquarterly / Northwestern University Press, (2017). SIGNED - A powerful book of poetry by this African American writer, one which has won many awards, including the 2018 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, the 2017 Los Angeles Times Book Prize and much more. SIGNED on the title page. 132 pp. ISBN: 978-0810134331.

    Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 78595
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  • Torregian, Sotere
    THE WOUNDED MATTRESS

    Edition: First printing in wrappers, issued simultaneously with limited edition hardcover.

    Berkeley, CA: Oyez, 1970. First edition - One of 1000 copies in wrappers (out of a total edition of 1250) . Introductory note by Philip Lamantia.

    Condition: Fine in stiff white covers.

    Book ID: 27880
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  • THE AGE OF GOLD (Poems 1968-1970) by Torregian, Sotere
    Torregian, Sotere
    THE AGE OF GOLD (Poems 1968-1970)

    Edition: First printing in wrappers. No hardcover edition.

    New York: Kulchur Foundation, 1976. First edition - Surrealist African American poet's third book, poems which reflect the era from New York to California. Illustrated. Cover praise from Anne Waldman, for whom he wrote the poem "Anne's for Anne" included in this book. 128 pp.

    Condition: Near fine in illustrated white wrappers.

    Book ID: 79301
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  • NATIVE GUARD: Poems by Trethewey, Natasha.
    Trethewey, Natasha.
    NATIVE GUARD: Poems

    Edition: First thus.

    Boston: Houghton Mifflin, (2007) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - An attractive new edition of the author's Pulitzer prize winning collection of poems, poems which bring together two strands of the racial legacies of the South - many are a tribute to her mother, whose marriage to a white man in the 1960s was illegal in her native Missippippi and other poems which are a tribute to the role of the black regiment, the Lousiana Native Guards, during the Civil War. SIGNED on the title page. This edition includes a cd of the poems read by the author. In addition to her many other awards, in 2012, Trethewey was named US poet laureate. Notes. Event program laid in. 49 pp. ISBN: 0-547-05548X.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.) CD pocket is still unopened.

    Book ID: 86389
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  • Troupe, Quincy
    WEATHER REPORTS, New and Selected Poems

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Harlem River Press, 1991. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The relatively uncommon hardcover issue of this collection by this award-winning African American poet and writer, who was chosen poet laureate of California and resigned that position amidst controversy. SIGNED on the title page by the author. ISBN: 0-86316-0034.

    Condition: Fine in a near fine dustjacket (light edgewear to dj.)

    Book ID: 10236
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  • Troupe, Quincy
    WEATHER REPORTS, New and Selected Poems

    Edition: First printing in wrappers, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    New York: Harlem River Press, 1991. SIGNED first edition - SIGNED on the title page by this award winning poet and writer, who was, briefly, the first official poet laureate of California. ISBN: 0-86313-0034.

    Condition: Near fine in illustrated wrappers (corners just slightly curling.)

    Book ID: 25565
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  • Troupe, Quincy
    AVALANCHE: Poems.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    Minneapolis: Coffee House Press, 1996. SIGNED first edition - Nicely INSCRIBED on the title page and dated in 1999, by this award winning poet and writer, who was, briefly, the first poet laureate of California. ISBN: 1-56689-0446.

    Condition: Fine (as new.)

    Book ID: 25883
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  • AVALANCHE: Poems. by Troupe, Quincy
    Troupe, Quincy
    AVALANCHE: Poems.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    Minneapolis: Coffee House Press, 1996. SIGNED first edition - A collection of poems by this African American writer, illustrated with art by Jose Bedia. Warmly INSCRIBED on the title page- "Here's to the power of language sluicing through poetry. Hope you enjoy some of these poems" - and dated in 2002, by this award winning poet and writer, who was, briefly, the first poet laureate of California. 126 pp. Tipped inside the front cover and on the first page are articles related to his resignation as poet laurate of California. Laid in is the newsletter "Poetry Now" with two poems by Troupe, and announcing his appearance the Sacramento Poetry Center's annual writer's conference. ISBN: 1-56689-0446.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 68651
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  • THE ARCHITECTURE OF LANGUAGE: Poems. by Troupe, Quincy.
    Troupe, Quincy.
    THE ARCHITECTURE OF LANGUAGE: Poems.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    Minneapolis: Coffee House Press, 2006. First edition - A collection of poems by this African American writer inspired by contemporary music, art, literature, sports and the peace of the Caribbean. Glossary. 103 pp. ISBN: 978-1566891905.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (crease to lower corner of front cover).

    Book ID: 76906
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  • HER BLUE BODY EVERYTHING WE KNOW. Earthling Poems 1965-1990. by Walker, Alice.
    Walker, Alice.
    HER BLUE BODY EVERYTHING WE KNOW. Earthling Poems 1965-1990.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - First book of collected poems by Walker - includes a new introduction to each book of poetry in which Walker talks about her experiences at the time she was writing those poems; also includes a section of previously unpublished poems. SIGNED by Walker. ISBN: 0-15-1400407.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dustjacket (as new.)

    Book ID: 12629
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  • Walker, Alice
    REVOLUTIONARY PETUNIAS & OTHER POEMS.

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1973.). Walker's third book. 70 pp. ISBN: 0-15-6766205.

    Condition: Ex-library with the usual markings, pocket, tape reinforcement to covers, contents clean.

    Book ID: 18057
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  • Walker, Alice.
    HORSES MAKE A LANDSCAPE LOOK MORE BEAUTIFUL.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch, 1984. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Walker's fourth book of poetry. SIGNED on title page. ISBN: 0-15-1421692.

    Condition: Fine in a near fine dustwrapper ( light edgewear).

    Book ID: 25098
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  • Walker, Alice.
    HORSES MAKE A LANDSCAPE LOOK MORE BEAUTIFUL.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch, 1984. dj. Hardcover first edition - Walker's fourth book of poetry. ISBN: 0-15-1421692.

    Condition: Near fine in a good dust jacket (line on bottom edge, price-clipped, chip to rear cover of dj, short closed tears.)

    Book ID: 26779
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  • Walker, Alice.
    GOOD NIGHT WILLIE LEE, I'LL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING: Poems.

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    New York: Harvest - Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1984.). Collection of poetry by the author of 'The Color Purple.' 53 pp. ISBN: 0-15-6364670.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 33384
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  • REVOLUTIONARY PETUNIAS & OTHER POEMS. by Walker, Alice
    Walker, Alice
    REVOLUTIONARY PETUNIAS & OTHER POEMS.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1973.). First edition - Walker's third book, printed many times, but uncommon in the first edition in either binding. 70 pp. ISBN: 0-15-6766205.

    Condition: Near fine in stiff illustrated wrappers (slight toning to the covers - previous owner's name and date - that of poet Elizabeth Harrod - but overall a tight, clean copy.)

    Book ID: 41687
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  • HER BLUE BODY EVERYTHING WE KNOW. Earthling Poems 1965-1990. by Walker, Alice.
    Walker, Alice.
    HER BLUE BODY EVERYTHING WE KNOW. Earthling Poems 1965-1990.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1991) dj. Hardcover first edition - First book of collected poems by Walker - includes a new introduction to each book of poetry in which Walker talks about her experiences at the time she was writing those poems; also includes a section of previously unpublished poems. 461 pp. ISBN: 0-15-1400407.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 60874
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  • ABSOLUTE TRUST IN THE GOODNESS OF THE EARTH: New Poems. by Walker, Alice.
    Walker, Alice.
    ABSOLUTE TRUST IN THE GOODNESS OF THE EARTH: New Poems.

    Edition: 3rd printing.

    New York: Random House, (2003) dj. Hardcover - Poems written in the shadowy room in Mexico and in the shadow of current events, including the terrorist attack on 9/11 and the waging of war by the US. 220 pp. ISBN: 0-375-509046.

    Condition: Near fine in a fine dust jacket (gift inscription) .

    Book ID: 67488
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  • HER BLUE BODY EVERYTHING WE KNOW. Earthling Poems 1965-1990. by Walker, Alice.
    Walker, Alice.
    HER BLUE BODY EVERYTHING WE KNOW. Earthling Poems 1965-1990.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. dj. Hardcover first edition - First book of collected poems by Walker - includes a new introduction to each book of poetry in which Walker talks about her experiences at the time she was writing those poems; also includes a section of previously unpublished poems. 461 pp. ISBN: 0-15-1400407.

    Condition: Very good in near fine dust jacket (gift inscription on half title page.)

    Book ID: 75271
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  • HORSES MAKE A LANDSCAPE LOOK MORE BEAUTIFUL. by Walker, Alice.
    Walker, Alice.
    HORSES MAKE A LANDSCAPE LOOK MORE BEAUTIFUL.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch, (1984) dj. Hardcover first edition - Walker's fourth book of poetry. 79 pp. ISBN: 0-15-1421692.

    Condition: Near fine in a very good dust jacket (edgewear and short closed tears to dj.)

    Book ID: 87231
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  • BUFFALO DANCE: The Journey of York. by Walker, Frank X.
    Walker, Frank X.
    BUFFALO DANCE: The Journey of York.

    Edition: First printing.

    Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, (2004) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Uncommon hardcover edition of this work in which Walker "blurs the lines between poetry, fiction, and history to tell the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition from the point of view of Clarks slave, York, the first African American to traverse the continent. These poems vividly present the intricacies of Yorks personality and form a narrative of his saga - a physical journey from the plantation to the great northwest and a spiritual journey from a humble servant to a man yearning for fulfillment and freedom. York bears the burden of heavy labor as the expedition travels hundreds of miles of waterways in search of a…

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    Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, (2004) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Uncommon hardcover edition of this work in which Walker "blurs the lines between poetry, fiction, and history to tell the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition from the point of view of Clarks slave, York, the first African American to traverse the continent. These poems vividly present the intricacies of Yorks personality and form a narrative of his saga - a physical journey from the plantation to the great northwest and a spiritual journey from a humble servant to a man yearning for fulfillment and freedom. York bears the burden of heavy labor as the expedition travels hundreds of miles of waterways in search of a Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, York empathizes with the Native Americans he encounters and joins them in mourning his masters' dominion over the land and their misuse of the Earths riches." INSCRIBED on the half title page and dated in the year of publication. The third book in the Kentucky Voices series. 71 pp. ISBN: 0-813123224.

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    Condition: Fine in a good dust jacket (long tape repaired tear and small chip to back cover of dj)

    Book ID: 88340
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  • MAGNIFICAT. by Waniek, Marilyn Nelson
    Waniek, Marilyn Nelson
    MAGNIFICAT.

    Edition: First printing.

    Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1994. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - African American poet's fourth highly praised collection. Dustjacket comments from Mark Doty and Andrew Hudgins, among others. SIGNED on the title page by the poet as 'Marilyn Nelson.' 56 pp. ISBN: 0-8071-19210.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (as new.) Uncommon signed.

    Book ID: 25145
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  • WE ARE ALL THE BLACK BOY. by Warr, Michael.
    Warr, Michael.
    WE ARE ALL THE BLACK BOY.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, not issued in hardcover.

    Chicago: Tia Chucha Press, 1991. First edition - Collection of poems by young author who was the recipient of the 1989 Gwendolyn Brooks Award. 52 pp. ISBN: 0-96242871x.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 52105
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  • WATER SONG by Weaver, Michael S.
    Weaver, Michael S.
    WATER SONG

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, not issued in hardcover.

    Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1985. SIGNED first edition - His first book, a collection of poetry and the fifth title in the Callaloo Poetry Series published by the University of Kentucky (this copy has a University Press of Virginia sticker pasted over the original publication information.). ISBN: 0-912759-054.

    Condition: INSCRIBED on the half title page to a well-known poet and dated in 1990. Near fine in printed blue wrappers.

    Book ID: 24406
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  • MY FATHER'S GEOGRAPHY by Weaver, Michael S.
    Weaver, Michael S.
    MY FATHER'S GEOGRAPHY

    Edition: First printing in wrappers, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, (1992. ). First edition - African American writer's third collection of poetry, A title in the Pitt Poetry series. 75 pp. ISBN: 0-8229-54699.

    Condition: Very good in illustrated wrappers (peeled spot from sticker removal on back cover.)

    Book ID: 40199
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  • Williams, Shirley [Sherley Anne.]
    THE PEACOCK POEMS

    Edition: First printing.

    Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press, 1975. dj. First edition - African-American writer's first book of poems - and her second book. On her other works, her name is shown as Sherley Anne Williams. ISBN: 0-8195-2079-9.

    Condition: Ex-library with the usual pocket and markings, but overall tight and clean in an unmarked near fine dj. (some crinkling to bottoms of pages from dampness, but no staining.)

    Book ID: 17628
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