First edition, uncorrected page proofs in large format (8 1/2 by 11 inches), plastic spiral spine. Last two leaves with closed tears where the paper had pulled from the very top of the spiral spine, lower front corner creased, otherwise fine, with publisher's information sheet laid in. Winner of the 1997 James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets. Blurbs by William Matthews, Heather McHugh.