Poetry
HIDDEN PLACES SECRET WORDS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF FANTASY POETRY.
[Stafford, VA]. Northwoods Press, [1980]. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition, paperback issue. Trade paperback format. Contributors include Margaret Louise Carter, Steve Eng, Stephanie Stearns, W. Paul Ganley, and eleven others.
THE AQUEDUCT.
[Glendale, California]: Roy A. Squires, 1979. Octavo, printed wrappers with marbled paper overlay. First edition. Limited to 230 numbered and signed copies. Part of Bradbury's Mars sequence, his best known and most powerful treatment of the space frontier theme.
DEATH HAS LOST ITS CHARM FOR ME.
Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1987. Octavo, boards. First edition. One of 150 numbered copies signed by Bradbury. Additionally inscribed and signed by Bradbury on the front free end paper to a well know fan. Poetry.
DOGS THINK THAT EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS.
Salt Lake City: Gibbs-Smith Publisher, [1997]. Small octavo, illustrations by Louise Reinoehl Max, boards. First edition. Introduction by Bradbury.
THE HAUNTED COMPUTER AND THE ANDROID POPE.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. Octavo, cloth backed boards. First edition. Poetry collection.
THE HAUNTED COMPUTER AND THE ANDROID POPE.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. Octavo, cloth backed boards. First edition. Inscribed and signed by Bradbury to a well known fan on a label affixed to the front free end paper. Poetry collection.
I LIVE BY THE INVISIBLE.
[Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare, Ireland: Salmon Publishing Ltd, 2002]. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Poetry.
OCTOBER.
Los Angeles: [Shottlebop Press], 1983. Octavo, pp. [1-12] (not paginated), pictorial wrappers. First edition. Inscribed on the front cover by Bradbury, dated 1984. First printing of a long, early Bradbury poem completed in 1940. The poem was originally recorded in 1940, Daugherty rescued the recording from the Ackerman Archives and transcribed it for this publication. Privately printed by Walt Daugherty and Mary Ellen Rabogliatti. Reportedly limited to 150 copies.
October.
Los Angeles, CA: [Shottlebop Press], 1983. Octavo, pp. [1-12], stiff pictorial wrappers. First edition. One of 150 copies. First printing of a long, early Bradbury poem completed in 1940. The poem was originally recorded in 1940, Daugherty rescued the recording from the Ackerman Archives and transcribed it for this publication.
THAT SON OF RICHARD III: A BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT.
[Glendale, California]: Roy A. Squires, 1974. Octavo, printed wrappers, sewn. First edition. Limited to 485 copies of which this is one of 400 numbered copies comprising the “Ordinary Edition.” This copy inscribed and signed by Bradbury on the front end paper to a well known fan. Laid in is a typed note, to same fan, of thank you and saying this is a gift, signed on the bottom as "Ray."
THAT SON OF RICHARD III: A BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT.
[Glendale, California]: Roy A. Squires, 1974. Octavo, printed wrappers with marbled paper overlay. First edition. Limited to 485 copies of which this is one of 85 numbered copies in roman numerals (I-LXXXV) signed by Bradbury comprising the “Autograph Edition.”.
THAT SON OF RICHARD III: A BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT...
[Glendale, California]: Roy A. Squires, 1974. Octavo, printed wrappers with marbled paper overlay. First edition. Limited to 485 copies of which this is one of 85 numbered copies in roman numerals (I-LXXXV) signed by Bradbury comprising the “Autograph Edition.”.
THEY HAVE NOT SEEN THE STARS: THE COLLECTED POETRY OF RAY BRADBURY...
[Lancaster, PA], Stealth Press, [2002]. Octavo, cloth. First edition. One of 200 numbered copies signed by Bradbury. Foreword by Ray Bradbury. Collects in one volume the author's poetry from previous collections.
THIS ATTIC WHERE THE MEADOW GREENS.
Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1979. Octavo, cloth back decorated boards. First edition. Of the 300 copy numbered edition this copy is designated a presentation copy, signed by Bradbury. Additionally inscribed and signed by Bradbury on the front free end paper to a well know fan. A collection of poetry.
TWIN HIEROGLYPHS THAT SWIM THE RIVER DUST.
Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1978. Octavo, cloth backed patterned boards, printed paper label affixed to front panel. First edition. 326 copies printed, one of 300 numbered copies signed by Bradbury. Collects six poems.
WHEN ELEPHANTS LAST IN THE DOORYARD BLOOMED: CELEBRATIONS FOR ALMOST ANY DAY IN THE YEAR.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, [1973]. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Inscribed and signed by Bradbury to a well known fan on a label affixed to the front paste down. The author's first poetry collection.
WHERE ROBOT MICE AND ROBOT MEN RUN ROUND IN ROBOT TOWNS.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Octavo, cloth backed boards. First edition. Collection of Poems.
WHERE ROBOT MICE AND ROBOT MEN RUN ROUND IN ROBOT TOWNS.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Octavo, cloth backed boards. First edition. Inscribed and signed by Bradbury to a well known fan on a label affixed to the front free end paper. Collection of Poems.
WITH CAT FOR COMFORTER.
Salt Lake City: Gibbs-Smith Publisher, [1997]. Small octavo, illustrations by Louise Reinoehl Max, boards. First edition. Introduction by Bradbury.
SIXTY SELECTED POEMS.
[Amherst, New York]: The New Establishment Press, 1985. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition, softcover issue. A selection of the author's best poems.
DREAMS FROM R'LYEH ...
Sauk City, Wisconsin: Arkham House, 1975. Octavo, cloth. First edition. 3152 copies printed. Poetry derivative of Clark Ashton Smith, H. P. Lovecraft, Lord Dunsany, and Robert E. Howard. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 6-9.
DEMONS AND DINOSAURS.
Sauk City: Arkham House, 1970. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Poetry collection.
DEMONS AND DINOSAURS.
Sauk City: Arkham House, 1970. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Signed by De Camp on the title page. Poetry collection.
DARK OF THE MOON: POEMS OF FANTASY AND THE MACABRE.
Sauk City: Arkham House, 1947. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Signed inscription by Derleth to Robert Briney on the front free endpaper. 2634 copies printed. "The single most vital volume in any collection of supernatural verse. Lengthy, rich, and representative; 64 poets, 210 poems ... A milestone volume ... an influence upon the emerging Small Press poets (late 1960s-1980s)." - Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 6-15.
A HORNBOOK FOR WITCHES: POEMS OF FANTASY.
Sauk City, Wisconsin: Arkham House, 1950. Octavo, pp. [i-vi] vii-viii [1-2] 3-70 [71-72: blank] [note: last leaf is a blank], original black cloth, spine panel stamped in gold. First edition. 553 copies printed. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 6-17.