AT THE BARRIERS: On the Poetry of Thom Gunn

Chicago / London: University of Chicago Press, 2009. First printing. Near fine.. First edition of this academic book on the work of "maverick gay icon of poetry Thom Gunn" - with warm inscription from editor Joshua Weiner to poet Stanley Plumly. 9'' x 6''. Original white photographic wrappers. xiv, 330 pages. Inscribed by Weiner to title page: "For Stan, / My debt was deep, my pleasure in handing you this book deeper yet. With admiration, affection and thanks. / J / Washington DC. 2/3/092." Touch of wear to wrappers, else clean and fresh.