ARTICULATIONS. POETRY, PHILOSOPHY AND THE SHAPING OF CULTURE

Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, 2008. First edition, limited to 500 numbered copies, 1 - 50 were signed by Heaney and Patrick Masterson, 51- 500 signed by Royal Irish Academy President James Slevin. This copy, #241, has also been signed by Heaney on the limitation page. One of an unknown number (but likely few) of copies as such. Perfect-bound illustrated wraps with French-fold flaps. Color photograph of Heaney. Published in commemoration of Heaney's receiving The Cunningham Medal in January 2008. Contains Paul Muldoon's "A Grand Tour" written for the occasion, "Citation for Dr. Seamus Heaney" by Jane Conroy, "Holding Patterns: Arts, Letters and the Academy," Heaney's 14pp acceptance speech and "Cultural Diversity and Human Solidarity" by Patrick Masterson. Unread copy in Fine condition. Uncommon as such.. Signed by Author & Contributor. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/Not Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Limited Edition. (Inventory #: 50850)