Monsters on Jasmine St., 2011

Poems and illustrations by Ayin Es, Bottle of Smoke Press.

Monsters on Jasmine St. by Ayin Es - letterpressed poetry book cover

This is my first book of selected poems, published by Bottle of Smoke Press in 2011. There are five poems accompanied by five full-color watercolor and ink illustrations. Book size: 8.5 x 7 inches. (20pp). This is one of my favorite publications, and I'm flattered that Bill Roberts of BOS Press thought well enough of my poetry to publish these.

Both the hardcovers and soft covers are letterpress printed in two colors on fine papers. These books were limited to an edition of 86 in total: 10 signed deluxe hardcovers in a custom slipcase, and a unique, original illustration in each; 26 signed and lettered hardcover copies; and 50 soft cover copies. Each book comes with a special letterpress printed bookmark (pictured below).

Monsters on Jasmine St. is featured in many private collections and selected library collections, such as Florida Atlantic University, CSU East Bay University Library, the University of Delaware Library, and the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University. Here, I'm selling some remaining copies.

Pages: 20 pp.
Book Dimensions: 8.5 x 7 in.
Cover: Letterpress printed in hardcover on fine paper; soft cover on light blue Canson Mi-Teinte paper.
Edition: Hardcover: 26 books, signed and lettered; soft cover: 50 signed as "Carol Es" with a unique, original pen & colored pencil drawing.

Hardcover Price: $50.00   BUY NOW!    (SOLD OUT!)
Soft cover Price: $30.00   BUY NOW!    (Only two left!)

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