To mark the publication of Leonard Cohen's final book, The Flame , McClelland & Stewart is proud to reissue six beautiful editions of Cohen's cherished early works of poetry. A freshly packaged series for devoted Leonard Cohen fans and those who wish to discover one of the world's most adored and celebrated writers. Originally published by McClelland & Stewart in 1966, Parasites of Heaven came in the wake of the success of Cohen's second novel, Beautiful Losers . While not as ambitious as his three previous ...
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To mark the publication of Leonard Cohen's final book, The Flame , McClelland & Stewart is proud to reissue six beautiful editions of Cohen's cherished early works of poetry. A freshly packaged series for devoted Leonard Cohen fans and those who wish to discover one of the world's most adored and celebrated writers. Originally published by McClelland & Stewart in 1966, Parasites of Heaven came in the wake of the success of Cohen's second novel, Beautiful Losers . While not as ambitious as his three previous collections, Parasites of Heaven is an essential document in Cohen's evolution as it contains poems that would go on to form the basis of some of his most beloved songs, including "Suzanne" and "Avalanche."
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Add this copy of Parasites of Heaven to cart. $40.00, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published by McClelland & Stewart, Toronto, 1966.
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First edition. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Covers betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Heavy notations for one poem, everything else appears clean. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Parasites of Heaven to cart. $47.24, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by McClelland & Stewart.
Add this copy of Parasites of Heaven: Poems to cart. $63.00, very good condition, Sold by Hourglass Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, BC, CANADA, published 1966 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. Book A bit of edge wear to card covers; previous owner's pictorial stamp on half-title page; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; 80 pages.
Add this copy of Parasites of Heaven to cart. $79.30, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by McClelland & Stewart.
Add this copy of Parasites of Heaven to cart. $90.00, good condition, Sold by Book Forest rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Rafael, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Good. 1966 McClelland. Text block, wraps and binding are in like new condition, without markings of any kind. MIld tanning. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.
Add this copy of Parasites of Heaven to cart. $125.00, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1966 by McClelland & Stewart.
Add this copy of Parasites of Heaven to cart. $128.95, good condition, Sold by Judith Patton rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burlington, ON, CANADA, published 1966 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Good. pp.78 text clean and tight but for former owner name stamped on frontpiece, covers show creases to corners, rubbing down spine hinges with some abrasions, rubbing to front lower edge, back cover soiled most at top with remnants of water stains which did not go onto text pages Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall.
One of Leonard Cohen`s early gems . Beaufifully written with a poetic anguish that can reach the soul of anyone who possessess and incline of feeling towards their fellow man.
Not to be missed.
