Vintage Poetry Hardcover — Moss Burning (1993) — Marianne Boruch | Oberlin College Press FIELD Poetry Series, Poetry

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 

• Item Type: Hardcover poetry book
• Size: 9 × 6 × 0.25 in (per owner measurement)
• Material: Not provided (appears to be printed paper over boards)
• Color: Black/cream cover with red type
• Origin or Maker: Oberlin College Press (FIELD Poetry Series), Oberlin, Ohio
• Year or Era: 1993
• GENRE: Poetry
• Language / Pages: English / 87 pages (per owner)
• Identifiers: ISBN 0-932440-64-9; ISBN 0-932440-63-0 (pbk. listed); “93-085658” (Library of Congress/CIP number shown)

Edition & Features 

• Dust Jacket:YES
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Cover illustration credited to Jacqueline Boyle (per back cover)
• 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).

• See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

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.