Stolen Apples poetry by Yevgeny Yevtushenko BOOK HC

Stolen Apples, poetry by Yevgeny Yevtushenko (with English adaptations by James Dickey, Geoffrey Dutton, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Anthony Kahn, Stanley Kunitz, George Reavey, John Updike, Richard Wilbur).  Hardcover book (no dust jacket) published by W.H. Allen 1972, 328 pages ‘I want to be a mailboat for everyone divided by the ice of estrangement, a craft before the coming of large navigation, moving through the drifting ice with letters and parcels.’ Thus writes Yevtushenko, and the book that he introduces with those words is an important affirmation of that principle, a collection of his best and favourite poems, chosen by himself. Appropriately, all the translators are themselves poets of the first rank: James Dickey, Geoffrey Dutton, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Anthony Kahn, Stanley Kunitz, George Reavey, John Updike, and Richard Wilbur. In his own introduction Yevtushenko outlines with elegant lucidity the purpose of his work. 'I sometimes deeply resent being discussed basically as a political personality, and not as a poet.' He does not want 'to be free from the struggle for freedom ... But I do want to be free to determine the forms it will take.' It is political dilettantes like himself, he argues, and not the professionals, who advance the course of history. ' ... the revolution in human consciousness will never end.' etc etc.  This book is in very good condition.  The cover is in very good condition.  There is some minor wear to the corners and to the top and bottom of the spine. The book itself is in very good condition. There are some marks and foxing to the outer edges. The front endpaper has a name written on it. There is some yellowing of the pages.  Overall a very good copy. 

BOOK Postage details

Postage costs are Australia Post prices http://www1.auspost.com.au/pac/   I do not charge for packaging (as I use recycled packaging), or for handling.  Any questions regarding the item or postage costs please email me before bidding.  All questions are welcome.

At the end of the auction I will send you an invoice with postage this may take a few hours (or minutes) depending on my schedule.  Please do not pay until I have sent you an invoice.

I post up to 5 times a week, excluding Saturday and Sunday.   I generally post within 24 hours of receiving payment (excluding weekends and public holidays).

Multiple purchases are welcome.

AUSTRALIAN BUYERS (postage within Australia):

Books can be heavy.

0 to 250g   Items under 250g will be posted as a parcel or a large letter depending on size.  This means postage will be between $1.10 and $4.35.

250g to 500g   Postage will be $5.60

500g +  A parcel post satchel (up to 3kg) is $9.90 to anywhere within Australia.  This is the cheapest option for items over 500g or multiple items interstate (usually 3 to 4 books depending on size).  Within Victoria postage is cheaper depending on where you are.  For large items, heavy or multiple items please email me for a price on postage.

Pick up is possible by arrangement.

If you have any questions regarding postage please email me.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (overseas postage):

Books can be heavy. This can mean that postage on a book will be expensive.  Please please please email me before bidding if you have any concerns.  I offer sea mail postage on most items to most destinations where possible (not Italy).  SEA MAIL will take up to 12 WEEKS excluding delays. 

If you have any questions regarding postage please email me.

All questions are welcome.