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Diane Ackerman's first book, a collection of poems based on the planets, was written while she was a graduate student at Cornell. Although she was working on an MFA, she was also interested in science, and worked with space scientists there. Carl Sagan was the technical advisor for this book of science-themed poetry.



The Planets: A Cosmic Pastoral

by Ackerman, Diane

First Paperback Edition

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Book desription: New York: Morrow Quill, 1976. 159 pp., illustrated. Author's first book. Poetry. Signed by Ackerman and dated 1984. Wrappers a bit rubbed and edgeworn, front cover creased top to bottom, spine very lightly creased.. Signed by Author. First Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. Good Minus/No Jacket (Paperback). 8vo.

  • Bookseller: Crane's Bill Books US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 04383
  • Format/binding: Paperback
  • Book condition: Good Minus
  • Jacket condition: No Jacket (Paperback)
  • Edition: First Paperback Edition
  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 068808088X
  • ISBN 13: 9780688080884
  • Publisher: Morrow Quill
  • Place: New York
  • Date published: 1976
  • Subjects: POETRY / General;

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