Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1995. First edition of this early work by Collins. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Stephen whose poetry rocks. Billy." The recipient Stephen Perry was a poet and friend of the Collins. In fine condition. No dust jacket was issued for this first edition. The Art of Drowning is one of the books that helped establish and secure Billy Collins’ reputation as a poet. "A wonderful, thoughtful, sly, and moving collection" (San Francisco Chronicle).

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Bookseller: Raptis Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 104532
Title: The Art of Drowning.
Author: Collins, Billy
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Place of Publication: Pittsburgh
Date Published: 1995
Keywords: Billy Collins Signed First Edition, billy-collins-autographed-book, the-art-of-drowning-signed-first-edition

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