First edition. Inscribed by the author on the recto of the first leaf "With best wishes / Gerry Shikatani / Dec. 89." Laid in A.L.s. conveying the book, explaining what he tries to accomplish in his poetry, pointing out poems about Skeena (a river in Canada), etc. Also laid in a photocopy of Shikatani's article "Seeing Daylight" [an account of B.C. wide receiver Jim Sandusky] with Shikatani's ink note: "About a former Lion!"" Rear corners bumped, two leaves creased, otherwise near fine in printed wrappers.