Illustrated by Evangeline Gallagher
Commemorate 175 years since the death of Edgar Allan Poe, with Tales of Mystery and Imagination. Featuring an introduction by Joe Hill and eerie illustrations by Evangeline Gallagher, this incredible edition honours Poe’s unforgettable Gothic tales and includes a separate letterpress booklet of ‘The Raven’. Perfect for fans of the macabre and timeless storytelling.
Editor’s Note
- James Rose, Editor
Edgar Allan Poe – the undisputed master of the American Gothic short story – died in mysterious circumstances 175 years ago, on 7 October 1849. This limited edition commemorates the death of Poe and celebrates a legacy that has infused so much of our literary world. From swinging pendulums, beating hearts and malevolent cats to the first true detective stories (featuring C. Auguste Dupin), Poe’s works of the macabre continue to inspire and influence writers, filmmakers, musicians and gamers. To invoke this legacy, our new edition features an exclusive new introduction by award-winning horror writer Joe Hill, who delves into Poe’s influence and stature as the greatest Gothic short-story writer.
Illustrated by our Folio Book Illustration Award winner, Evangeline Gallagher, this edition is accompanied by Poe's most famous poem, ‘The Raven’, printed using hot-metal setting by Nomad Letterpress and is hand-sewn using red thread and black Twist paper covers. A fitting tribute to Edgar Allan Poe and his tales, this limited edition features a bloody heart on the cover and is encased in a box featuring a human ribcage. This book has been signed by introducer and illustrator and is the perfect edition of timeless horror.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Main volume
Limited to 500 copies
Trimmed size: 234 x 156mm
Letterpress-printed limitation tip signed by Joe Hill and Evangeline Gallagher
Extent: 432pp
Typeset in Walbaum
Printed in two colours on Munken Pure paper
10 full page integrated illustrations and 24 motifs and vignettes
1 coloured frontispiece printed on art paper
Quarter bound in goatskin with cloth sides blocked in 2 foils with a design by the artist
Textured Twist endpapers
Ribbon marker
Coloured edges
The Raven
Set in hot metal and printed letterpress on Libra Charta mould-made paper
Two integrated illustrations
Thread-sewn
Textured Twist paper cover
Box
Presented in a box blocked with a design by the artist
Set in hot metal and printed letterpress on Libra Charta mould-made paper
SYNOPSIS
BIOGRAPHIES
Thoughtful, fitting case design. Magnificent illustrations, a real joy to read. And then there's "The Raven", too!
Review by A.J. on 25th December 2024
I have ordered this book exactly two mins after it was available, and unfortunately I got copy number 469!! I was disappointed with this as it should be first come first serve!
Review by MISHAL ALSAIF on 22nd December 2024
Amazingly beautiful book
Review by MR MICHAEL COUGHLAN on 21st December 2024
First class
Review by DR DONALD ROSS on 8th December 2024
Wow! That's all I can say.
Review by MR JIM BREITHAUPT on 1st December 2024
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