Immerse yourself in the evocative mid-century poetry of Rod McKuen with this vintage hardcover edition of Stanyan Street and Other Sorrows. Published by Random House, this fifth printing features the classic dust jacket with art by Robert Shore and a moving foreword by Glenn Yarbrough.
This collection is a cultural time capsule containing McKuen's poignant lyrics and poems, some dating back as early as 1954. The volume includes sections such as Autobiography, Stanyan Street, Other Sorrows, and Eight Songs. As a prolific and popular poet of the 1960s, McKuen captures the essence of love and urban life with a gentle, direct style. T
his copy includes the original dust jacket and remains a must-have for collectors of vintage literature or fans of the songwriter's influential work. The interior pages are clean and well-preserved. A charming addition to any poetry collection or vintage-inspired library.
Item Condition: Used - Good. The original dust jacket shows typical shelf wear, including edge scuffing and minor corner chipping. The hardcover and binding are intact. Interior pages are clean with light age-related toning.
