"This compilation of poems and images is inspired by the long tradition of herbariums and botanical books"--Colophon. "Forty numbered copies and ten artist's proofs of the book were printed during the winter, spring and summer of 2004"--Colophon. Library has copy no. 5, signed by the artist.
Contents:
A moralized nature is like a garden without flowers / Eleanor Wilner -- The politics of bindweed / Maxine Kumin -- Feverfew / Susan Snively -- Lady's mantle / Diane Ackerman -- Daylilies / Betty Adcock -- The eating of beauty / Alicia Ostriker -- Early herbal / Nathalie Anderson -- Guts / Daisy Fried -- About the peony, festiva maxima / Celia Gilbert -- Remembering daisies / Constance Merritt -- To know from now / Heather McHugh -- The rose / Susan Stewart -- Witch hazel in March / Annie Boutelle -- In the flower / Rachel Blau DuPlessis.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)57614320
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.