1992 1st Folio Edition , Slipcase
THE GORMENGHAST TRILOGY (3 VOLS)
By Mervyn Peake
Author Bio: Mervyn Laurence Peake (9 July 1911 – 17 November 1968) was an English writer, artist, poet, and illustrator. He is best known for what are usually referred to as the Gormenghast books. The four works were part of what Peake conceived as a lengthy cycle, the completion of which was prevented by his death.
Illustrated By: Peter Harding
Illustrator Bio:
Synopsis: Introduction by Michael Moorcock.
Titus Groan 66 drawings 422pp.
Gormenghast 73 drawings 450pp.
Titus Alone 53 drawings 247pp
Gormenghast is a fantasy series by British author Mervyn Peake, about the inhabitants of Castle Gormenghast, a sprawling, decaying, Gothic structure. Originally conceived as a single on-going novel, the series was ended by Peake's death and comprises three novels: Titus Groan (1946), Gormenghast (1950) and Titus Alone (1959); and a novella, Boy in Darkness (1956), whose canonical status is debated. Peake was writing a fourth novel, Titus Awakes, at the time of his death in 1968.
Binding: Hardcover, Royal octavo (8vo 6 1⁄4 × 10 in 159 × 254 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Collation: pp. 1119
Language: English
Published By: Folio Society, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Like New - Bound in white cloth printed with a wrap-around design in black by Harding. Dark red endleaves. Dark red and black three-volume slipcase titled in black on covers. Books are in fine, as new condition, possibly unread. Slipcase if fine with very minor shelf wear - honestly I can’t see any bumps, scuffs or rubbing.
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 30, L: 30, W: 30 (Units: cm), W: 4Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
SKU: BTETM0002020
1992 1st Folio Edition , Slipcase
THE GORMENGHAST TRILOGY (3 VOLS)
By Mervyn Peake
Author Bio: Mervyn Laurence Peake (9 July 1911 – 17 November 1968) was an English writer, artist, poet, and illustrator. He is best known for what are usually referred to as the Gormenghast books. The four works were part of what Peake conceived as a lengthy cycle, the completion of which was prevented by his death.
Illustrated By: Peter Harding
Illustrator Bio:
Synopsis: Introduction by Michael Moorcock.
Titus Groan 66 drawings 422pp.
Gormenghast 73 drawings 450pp.
Titus Alone 53 drawings 247pp
Gormenghast is a fantasy series by British author Mervyn Peake, about the inhabitants of Castle Gormenghast, a sprawling, decaying, Gothic structure. Originally conceived as a single on-going novel, the series was ended by Peake's death and comprises three novels: Titus Groan (1946), Gormenghast (1950) and Titus Alone (1959); and a novella, Boy in Darkness (1956), whose canonical status is debated. Peake was writing a fourth novel, Titus Awakes, at the time of his death in 1968.
Binding: Hardcover, Royal octavo (8vo 6 1⁄4 × 10 in 159 × 254 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Collation: pp. 1119
Language: English
Published By: Folio Society, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Like New - Bound in white cloth printed with a wrap-around design in black by Harding. Dark red endleaves. Dark red and black three-volume slipcase titled in black on covers. Books are in fine, as new condition, possibly unread. Slipcase if fine with very minor shelf wear - honestly I can’t see any bumps, scuffs or rubbing.
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 30, L: 30, W: 30 (Units: cm), W: 4Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
SKU: BTETM0002020
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