North American Bear by Wright, Charles; Young, Gary (Woodcuts) - 1999

La Crosse, Wisconsin: Sutton Hoo Press, 1999. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Young, Gary. One of 136 copies, quarto size, [25] pp., signed by Charles Wright and Gary Young. This collection of poems from acclaimed poet Charles Wright (b. 1935) has a lyrical grace as the language weaves through various strata of the cosmos; as in the rest of his prolific career, Wright brings a poignant sensitivity to these seven poems by delving into humanist issues that connect us all. Beautifully printed by the Sutton Hoo Press, this volume contains woodcuts by poet and printmaker Gary Young (b. 1951), who creates astronomical imagery that moves organically on the page; Young was also a student of Wright's at the University of California, Irvine, as well as the first Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County. ___DESCRIPTION: Full navy cloth, white paper spine label with black lettering and ruled border, fore- and bottom edges uncut, double-spread title page with woodcut by Gary Young printed in black, woodcuts by Young printed in black throughout; Bembo types, Johannot paper, quarto size (10" by 7.25"), 25 unnumbered pages, one of 136 copies, unnumbered, signed by Charles Wright and Gary Young on the colophon. With a letter from the Press announcing the book, two separate sheets. ___CONDITION: A fine copy; the covers clean, the corners straight and unrubbed, the binding tight with solid hinges, the interior clean and bright, and free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, as new. The letter is fine, clean, without wear, each sheet with a horizontal crease from being folded in half. ___POSTAGE:  International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.