2017 1st Folio Edition Slipcase
RIDDLEY WALKER
By Russell Hoban
Author Bio: Russell Conwell Hoban (February 4, 1925 – December 13, 2011) was an American expatriate writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London from 1969 until his death.
Illustrated By: Quentin Blake
Illustrator Bio:
Synopsis: This edition of Riddley Walker has been typeset in poliphilus and blado types at the Folio Society. The Illustrations have been reproduced by TAG International. It has been printed by Kosel, Krugzell, Germany on woodstock betulla paper and bound by them in Diuchesse offset cloth printed with a design by Quentin Blake. It is limited to 1000 copies, signed and numbered by the artist and 20 lettered copies which are not for sale. Postscript by Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury. Riddley Walker is Russell Hoban s genre-defying masterpiece set in post-apocalyptic Kent, in an England in the grip of a second Iron Age, and written in 'Riddleyspeak' a fractured phonetic version of English. This limited edition combines the extraordinary text with large-scale illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Format: Hardcover, folio (fo 12 × 19 in 305 × 483 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Limited Edition: 414/1000 Copies
Language: English
Published By: Folio Society, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Like New - Fine book in fine slipcase. Unread, as new. Beautiful
Collation:
pp. 279
Please see Photos as part of condition report.
SKU: BTETM0002019
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 20, L: 35, W: 30 (Units: cm), W: 3Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
2017 1st Folio Edition Slipcase
RIDDLEY WALKER
By Russell Hoban
Author Bio: Russell Conwell Hoban (February 4, 1925 – December 13, 2011) was an American expatriate writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London from 1969 until his death.
Illustrated By: Quentin Blake
Illustrator Bio:
Synopsis: This edition of Riddley Walker has been typeset in poliphilus and blado types at the Folio Society. The Illustrations have been reproduced by TAG International. It has been printed by Kosel, Krugzell, Germany on woodstock betulla paper and bound by them in Diuchesse offset cloth printed with a design by Quentin Blake. It is limited to 1000 copies, signed and numbered by the artist and 20 lettered copies which are not for sale. Postscript by Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury. Riddley Walker is Russell Hoban s genre-defying masterpiece set in post-apocalyptic Kent, in an England in the grip of a second Iron Age, and written in 'Riddleyspeak' a fractured phonetic version of English. This limited edition combines the extraordinary text with large-scale illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Format: Hardcover, folio (fo 12 × 19 in 305 × 483 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Limited Edition: 414/1000 Copies
Language: English
Published By: Folio Society, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Like New - Fine book in fine slipcase. Unread, as new. Beautiful
Collation:
pp. 279
Please see Photos as part of condition report.
SKU: BTETM0002019
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 20, L: 35, W: 30 (Units: cm), W: 3Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
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