This book is 1/3 poetry, and 2/3 short fiction, in what is called tête-bêche or more informally dos-à-dos binding meaning "back to back." The 22 stories include one about a puppet who dances at Soul Train, a woman who carries a corpse across a river, a woman who copies everything her neighbor does, including decorating her mailbox. The poems include one about rocks worn to heart shapes by the rivers, a father and daughter's relationship; to fire, poems about dogs, roses, the moon, mathematics, and many other things. Illustrated by the author in bl/wh line drawings and photographs and collages.
Used. Paperback. Good condition. Some wear and tear. MInor shelf wear to the bottom of the book. Minor damage to the top and corners of the book.