This elegant limited-edition chapbook collects a series of poems by James Haug that explore chance, fortune, displacement, and the sly unpredictability of life—echoed in the title Fox Luck. The text was letterpress printed by Carol Sturm on Mohawk paper, bound in light tan speckled wrappers with a printed label, and hand-sewn in an edition of only 100 signed and numbered copies.
Collectors and readers of poetry will appreciate both the literary craftsmanship—poems such as “In the Missing Town,” “August,” and “On the Rail” appear in this volume—and the physical beauty of the book as an art object. The modest size, refined materials, and fine press printing invite slow reading, reflection, and ownership of a rare piece.
Whether you’re a dedicated book arts collector or someone drawn to contemporary poetry with a tactile dimension, FOX LUCK stands out as a thoughtful fusion of voice, craft, and rarity.
1998 Poetry Chapbook Competition Winner.
Letterpress printed by Carol Sturm. An edition of 100 signed and numbered.
Available through Oak Knoll Books.