Description
Rod McKuen: Complete Stanyan Poetry Collection (Set of 5)
by Rod McKuen · Stanyan Books / Random House, 1969–1971
Edition: First and early printings (publisher’s Stanyan issue), complete 5-volume set
Format (collector size): Hardcover, Octavo (8vo), each with original dust jacket; Brodart archival covers added
Included titles:
- With Love… (1971)
- Pastorale (1971)
- New Ballads (1970)
- Caught in the Quiet (1970)
- The Carols of Christmas (1970, later printing)
Condition: Fine to Near Fine set — clean, tight copies in bright jackets protected by Brodart. Light shelf-touch only; several volumes bear neat personal gift inscriptions (adding period charm). No remainder marks.
Why it’s collectible: A cohesive Stanyan Books grouping from McKuen’s peak years, preserving the original jacket design language (Hy Fujita, et al.) and cross-over appeal between poetry and popular music culture. Complete sets in uniformly sharp condition are uncommon and display beautifully.
Notes: Design and photography credits across the set include Hy Fujita, Wayne Massie, and David Nutter; U.S. printings. One set only.
Price: $225
