Cool Melons-Turn to Frogs!: The Life and Poems of Issa by Matthew Gollub, Kazuko G. Stone (Illustrator) - 1998-09-01

Lee & Low Books, Incorporated. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Lee & Low Books, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Lee & Low Books, Incorporated, 1998. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text.

Lee & Low Books, 1998-09. Hardcover. Good.

Lee & Low Books, 1998-09. Hardcover. Very Good. 0.4100 10.6800 8.5900. First edition

Lee & Low Books, 1998. Fine. Yataro, Kobayashi. Cool Melons - Turn to Frogs: The Life and Poems of Issa. Gollub, Matthew; Stone, Kazuko G.. New York: Lee & Low Books, 1998. Illustrated. 4to. Hardcover. Book condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Edges lightly rubbed.

Hardback. Very Good.

New York:: Lee and Low Books,, (1998.). SIGNED hardcover -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). Later printing. A biography and introduction intro to the work of Japanese haiku poet, "Brother Issa" (Kobayashi Yatora, 1763-1827), whose deep love for the natural world is reflected in more than 30 poems included in this lovely book. Biography and translation by Gollub, Japanese calligraphy by Keiko Smith, and beatiful full-color illustrations by Kazuko G. Stone. SIGNED on the title page by Matthew Gollub with the word 'haiku' in both English and Japanese characters. Includes notes on the life of Issa, on the translations, and on haiku. Large format, unpaginated.

New York, NY Lee & Low Books, 1998. Hardcover First Edition (1998), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1998), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only a one-inch closed tear at the top of the front hinge; else flawless; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.5 x 8.65 x 0.45 inches). Illustrated in Color by Kazuko G. Stone. Language: English. Weight: 15 ounces.… Read More

Signed: Lee And Low Books Inc. As New in As New dust jacket. 1998. Stated First Edition. Hardcover. 1880000717 . Hardcover in dust jacket. First edition, third printing. SIGNED, dated and inscribed to "My Teacher" from the author in ink on front free end paper. Book is firm in binding, color illustrations throughout, several plates, crisp interior. Protected, unclipped, dustjacket, is bright and crisp. Glossy, pictorial boards, pristine. The author translated the haiku of the Japanese poet Issa and wrote the story. Beautiful color illustrations with captions in Japanese script accompany English text. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Signed by Author .