An extraordinarily popular collection of poems written in and about Hawaii. First published in 1928, the book went through two printings a year for many years, and Blanding became the most popular American poet of the period. ""Vagabond's House"" is an ideal expression of that imaginary retreat which each man builds and furnishes according to his heart's desires. Dreamy illustrations give the book a look to match. Read More
An extraordinarily popular collection of poems written in and about Hawaii. First published in 1928, the book went through two printings a year for many years, and Blanding became the most popular American poet of the period. ""Vagabond's House"" is an ideal expression of that imaginary retreat which each man builds and furnishes according to his heart's desires. Dreamy illustrations give the book a look to match. Read Less
Add this copy of Vagabond's House to cart. $9.00, good condition, Sold by DR BOOKS rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Long Beach, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1940 by Dodd, Mead.
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Good. Signed by author. Significant edge wear to leather with 1/4 inch loss to crown of spine. Gift inscription on half title page. 114 p. : ill.; 20 cm. Includes Illustrations. Poems. Signed "Aloha, Don Blanding" beneath photo portrait of author.
Add this copy of Vagabond's House to cart. $9.99, fair condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1944 by Dodd, Mead and Co.
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Fair. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
Add this copy of Vagabond's House to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by Wonderful Books By Mail rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chico, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Applewood Books.
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Illustrated by B/w Ilust By Author. Very Good. 5x7" VERY GOOD CONDITION. pencil quote title page "Gibran asks"Does the song of the sea and at the shore of in the hearts of those who listen to it? " else very nice, Purple on White paper covers...; attractive copy of the very attractive early editions..; 114ps pages; Hawaii pleasures in verse/art. "To the restless ones...to all the gallant frantic fools..." Blanding became the most popular American poet of the period. ""Vagabond's House"" is an ideal expression of that imaginary retreat which each man builds and furnishes according to his heart's desires. Dreamy illustrations.
Add this copy of Vagabond's House to cart. $10.00, fair condition, Sold by Ruffolo Enterprises Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlantic City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1944 by DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.
Add this copy of The Vagabond's House (Boxed Edition) to cart. $11.00, very good condition, Sold by Stefan Lacroix Vintage Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Weed, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1933 by Dodd, Mead & Co.
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Blanding, Don. Dust Jacket Included. Dodd, Mead & Co, 1933 Very good in good dust jacket Very light wear, clean pages; slipcase is intact, but has some sun-fading; owner's plate inside front cover Blanding, Don 1 114 p Includes illustrations Flexible red leather cover in red slipcase eng pp Very good in good dust jacket. Very light wear, clean pages; slipcase is intact, but has some sun-fading; owner's plate inside f.
Add this copy of Vagabond's House to cart. $11.95, very good condition, Sold by Michael Patrick McCarty, Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Castle, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1948 by Dodd Mead.
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Very Good. No Dustjacket. An extraordinarily popular collection of poems written in and about Hawaii. First published in 1928, the book went through two printings a year for many years, and Blanding became the most popular American poet of the period. This captivatingly imaginative work unveils a boundless, whimsical realm where a vagabond reigns. The expansive horizons that encompass the vagabond's dwelling represent the limitless nature of their freedom. They traverse the boundless expanse of dreams, discarding Evocative, delving into the Poignant depths of their imaginative world. This work, akin to the author's other compositions, offers a poignant celebration of unfettered individualism and the pursuit of unconventional existences. Donald Benson Blanding (1894-1957) was an American poet, sometimes described as the poet laureate of Hawaii. He was also a journalist, cartoonist, author and speaker.
Add this copy of Vagabond's House to cart. $11.98, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. 45th printing. (Hawaii, Poetry) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of Vagabond's House to cart. $12.00, fair condition, Sold by Ruffolo Enterprises Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlantic City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1943 by DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.
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Acceptable. Signed Copy Collectible-Acceptable. No Dust Jacket Inscribed by author on opposite frontis page. Front hinge cracked. Bookplate inside. (travel, hawaii, poetry, poems)
Add this copy of Vagabond's House to cart. $13.25, good condition, Sold by Books End Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from SYRACUSE, NY, UNITED STATES, published by Dodd, Mead.
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Very Good- in Good jacket. 27th printing. DJ has moderate edgewear. Chips across edges. Not price clipped. Boards have a few bumped. Heavier wear at corners of boards. Signed by author under his picture opposite title page.
Great descriptive poetry if you like imagery that stimulates the imagination.
Chad
Nov 12, 2009
Paradise Found
Don Blanding wrote this book while living in Hawaii. He let the islands speak to his inner man and then wrote poetry about what he learned. Later he made illustrations to go along with the poems. Blanding was a remarkable man with keen insights. His poetry is often tongue in cheek, but no less perceptive. The illustrations are striking also.
DamselFly
Aug 9, 2007
An oldie but a goodie
I love Don Blanding's poetry--it still resonates today even though it was written in the late '20s, then through the '30s and '40s. Give it a try--the songs of longing for the beauty of the Pacific Islands (especially Hawaii) are beautiful. On top of that, you get art, too--beautiful black and white brush-and-ink drawings. very angular, modern, and beautiful... In many of his books, he said that the poems are "word pictures," and that is exactly how they make you feel.
