A striking 1993 hardcover of Moss Burning, poems by Marianne Boruch—part of the Oberlin College Press FIELD Poetry Series. This collection leans into the everyday and the uncanny: remembered childhood, domestic life, Midwestern weather, and the quick flash of something metaphysical under ordinary scenes. The cover alone is a mood—black, cream, and red with a bold, graphic design you’ll want facing out on the shelf. Photo-verified details below, and ready to read.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Hardcover poetry book
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Size: 9 × 6 × 0.25 in (per owner measurement)
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Material: Not provided (appears to be printed paper over boards)
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Color: Black/cream cover with red type
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Origin or Maker: Oberlin College Press (FIELD Poetry Series), Oberlin, Ohio
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Year or Era: 1993
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GENRE: Poetry
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Language / Pages: English / 87 pages (per owner)
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Identifiers: ISBN 0-932440-64-9; ISBN 0-932440-63-0 (pbk. listed); “93-085658” (Library of Congress/CIP number shown)
Edition & Features
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Dust Jacket:YES
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Cover illustration credited to Jacqueline Boyle (per back cover)
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Extras: Back cover price $22.95; FIELD Poetry Series branding (Oberlin College Press)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Clean, bright interior pages and a crisp, modern layout. Mild shelfwear to edges/corners and light rubbing/handling wear on the boards—most noticeable on the back near the lower area (see photos).
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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: Marianne Boruch
Marianne Boruch (listed as born 1950 on the copyright/CIP page) is known for poems that feel conversational on the surface—then quietly open into something larger: memory, belief, humor, and the odd radiance of daily life.
If you like poetry that’s intimate, intelligent, and a little haunted around the edges—this one belongs in your stack.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
