A collaboration between a contemporary painter and an award-winning poet, this 21st-century bestiary is a spellbinding artistic meditation on the mysteries and diversity of the animal kingdom. Originating in the Middle Ages, bestiaries were illustrated volumes that described various animals--some real, some mystical. The natural history and illustration of each beast were usually accompanied by a moral lesson. In this beautifully illustrated book, respected painter Darren Waterston and distinguished poet Mark Doty come ...
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A collaboration between a contemporary painter and an award-winning poet, this 21st-century bestiary is a spellbinding artistic meditation on the mysteries and diversity of the animal kingdom. Originating in the Middle Ages, bestiaries were illustrated volumes that described various animals--some real, some mystical. The natural history and illustration of each beast were usually accompanied by a moral lesson. In this beautifully illustrated book, respected painter Darren Waterston and distinguished poet Mark Doty come together to breathe new life into the medieval genre. Waterston's precise and haunting silhouettes depict species from insect to bird to mammal, captured in motion as they hunt their prey, build their nests, or protect their young. Accompanying these illustrations are Doty's poetic observations on the wonders of the animal world--its panoply of sounds and shapes, its dignity and its cruelty. Lovers of art, animals, and poetry will delight in this elegant volume that captures nature's exquisite and terrible beauty.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Oversized.
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Fair. HARDCOVER Acceptable-This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Standard-sized.
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Darren Waterston Drawings. As New in As New jacket. 8vo WONDERFUL. Gift Worthy. Clean tight fresh bright strong jacket boards text. Black and white creature drawings with text. No remainder or other markings.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. Signed by the 2008 National Book Award Winning Poet and Author Mark Doty, in person. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 108 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Audience: General/trade. A Fine, like new, copy in a Fine, like new, dust jacket; a tight, clean copy which was bought new and never read. First Edition-First Printing. Signed, signature only, on the Title page by Award Winning Poet and Author Mark Doty, in person, during his Author event in New York City on May 22, 2013. The book is only signed by Poet Mark Doty; it is not signed by Artist Darren Waterson. "A Swarm, a Flock, a Host" is a collaboration between a contemporary painter and an award-winning poet in which 21st-century bestiary is a spellbinding artistic meditation on the mysteries and diversity of the animal kingdom. In this book Darren Waterson's illustrations are accompanied by Mark Doty's poetic observations on the wonders of the animal world. Rest assured, this collectible copy is well protected in an archival Mylar cover; and will be very carefully packaged with protective material; and will be shipped in a new box. We always treat all of our books, and book buyers with the utmost respect.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. AO1-A hardcover book SIGNED and dated by Mark Doty with "NYU" written on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket some soiled patches on the upper front, some wrinkling and chipping on the edges, light discoloration and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. Also SIGNED and inscribed by Mark Doty to previous owner on the half-title page. A collaboration between a contemporary painter and an award-winning poet, this twenty-first-century bestiary is a spellbinding artistic meditation on the mysteries and diversity of the animal kingdom. 9.5"x7". Satisfaction Guaranteed. Originating in the Middle Ages, bestiaries were illustrated volumes that described various animals-some real, some mystical. The natural history and illustration of each beast were usually accompanied by a moral lesson. In this beautifully illustrated book, respected painter Darren Waterston and distinguished poet Mark Doty come together to breathe new life into the medieval genre. Waterston's precise and haunting silhouettes depict species from insect to bird to mammal, captured in motion as they hunt their prey, build their nests, or protect their young. Accompanying these illustrations are Doty's poetic observations on the wonders of the animal world-its panoply of sounds and shapes, its dignity and its cruelty. Lovers of art, animals, and poetry will delight in this elegant volume that captures nature's exquisite and terrible beauty.
