Song to a Seagull: A Book of Canadian Songs and Poems Unknown -

From the d.j.: "This rich and evocative collection of Canadian song, music, poem and illustration reflects the lyrical, the provocative and the whimsical qualities inherent in the people of this land. The songs, chosen for their poetic lyrics, their historical and geographic significance and their beauty of melody, include the lyrics of Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell and Ian Tyson. Among the musical score selections are those of Healey Willan and Harry Somers. The poetry, representative of traditional and modern trends, features, among others, the works of E.J. Pratt, Ray Souster and Al Purdy."

Song to a Seagull: A Book of Canadian Songs and Poems, Robert Evans; designed and illustrated by Peggy Steele. Published by The Ryerson Press, Toronto, 1970. First Edition. Blocked pink and red illustrated boards with white titles, orange endpapers; illustrated throughout in black and purple wood block illustrations. Light edge toning to pages and volume is otherwise fine without marks, tears, folds. Unclipped dustjacket has chipping to edges and light age toning. Over 80 pieces of music and poetry with biography, bibliography, discography and index. Includes folklore and traditional songs along with more contemporaneous pieces by poets and song writers including Ian Tyson, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Gilles Vigrneault, Margaret Atwwod, E.J.Pratt, A.W. Purdy, Raymond Souster, F.R. Cott, Dorothy Livesay.