Portland Lights: A Poetry Anthology

The book is in good condition, with a clean cover and intact binding. There are no inscriptions or signs of it being an ex-library copy. The absence of a dust jacket is consistent with its soft cover format. The pages are crisp and free from markings, preserving the integrity of the text and illustrations.

"Portland Lights: A Poetry Anthology," edited by Barbara LaMorticella and Steve Nemirow, is a celebrated collection published by Nine Lights Press in 1999. This edition, printed in Portland, Oregon, is distinguished by its contributions from a diverse group of poets, capturing the unique essence of Portland through verse. The anthology is beautifully illustrated by Dennis Cunningham and Anne Warnock, adding a visual dimension to the poetic expressions. While the metadata suggested a hardcover, the photos confirm this copy as a soft cover edition. The ISBN for this edition is 0-9672060-0-6. This anthology is a significant contribution to the literary landscape, reflecting the vibrant poetry community of Portland. The book is in good condition, with no signs of being an ex-library copy, and it does not include a dust jacket, as is typical for soft cover editions.