MERVYN PEAKE THE GORMENGHAST NOVELS ALL 3 COLLECTED TRADE PAPERBACK NEW RARE OOP

Description: UP FOR SALE IS THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHER'S RARE FIRST EDITION OF " THE GORMENGHAST NOVELS: TITUS GROAN, GORMENGHAST, AND TITUS ALONE COLLECTED " SOFTCOVER TRADE PAPERBACK BOOK PUBLISHED BY OVERLOOK PRESS TM AND WRITTEN BY AUTHOR MERVYN PEAKE Mervyn Peake's gothic masterpiece, the Gormenghast trilogy, begins with the superlative Titus Groan, a darkly humorous, stunningly complex tale of the first two years in the life of the heir to an ancient, rambling castle. The trilogy continues with the novels Gormenghast and Titus Alone, and all three books are bound together in this single-volume edition. The Gormenghast royal family, the castle's decidedly eccentric staff, and the peasant artisans living around the dreary, crumbling structure make up the cast of characters in these engrossing stories. Peake's command of language and unique style set the tone and shape of an intricate, slow-moving world of ritual and stasis: "The walls of the vast room which were streaming with calid moisture, were built with gray slabs of stone and were the personal concern of a company of eighteen men known as the 'Grey Scrubbers'.... On every day of the year from three hours before daybreak until about eleven o'clock, when the scaffolding and ladders became a hindrance to the cooks, the Grey Scrubbers fulfilled their hereditary calling." Peake has been compared to Dickens, Tolkien, and Peacock, but the Gormenghast trilogy is truly unique. Unforgettable characters with names like Steerpike and Prunesquallor make their way through an architecturally stifling world, with lots of dark corners around to dampen any whimsy that might arise. This true classic is a feast of words unlike anything else in the world of fantasy. Those who explore Gormenghast castle will be richly rewarded Paperback: 1168 pages Publisher: Overlook Press 1st Edition (December 1995) Language: English ISBN-10: 0879516283 ISBN-13: 978-0879516284 Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.1 x 8 inches I use this grading system to describe all my hardcover books available in my eBay store Very Fine (VF). Without faults or defects, in the same condition as when it was published. (Note: very few new books qualify for this grade, as there will often be rubs/scuffs to the dust-jacket from shipping, or bumped lower spine ends/corners from shelving.)Fine (F). Approaches the above, but not crisp. May show signs of having been carefully read, but no real defects or flaws.Near Fine (NF). Approaching Fine but with a couple of defects which should be notedVery Good. Used book showing some small signs of wear on either the binding or dust-jacket. Defects and faults should be notedGood. Average used book that has all pages present. All defects must be notedFair. Used book that has complete text but may be missing end papers, half-title page, etc. Dust-jacket may have noticeable signs of wear such as crimping, small tears, or curling on the edges. All defects should be notedPoor/Reading Copy. Sufficiently worn that its only merit is that it has the complete text. May be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc. All defects should be notedEx-Library. Must always be noted regardless of books conditionBook Club (BCE). Must always be noted regardless of the books conditionBinding Copy. A book in which the text block is complete but the binding is lacking or in such poor condition that it is beyond reasonable repairRemainder Marks, Bookplates, Previous Owner's Name. Should always be noted MERVYN PEAKE " THE GORMENGHAST NOVELS: COLLECTING THE BOOKS; TITUS GROAN, GORMENGHAST, AND TITUS ALONE " RARE ORIGINAL DEC 1995 PUBLISHER'S FIRST EDITION SECOND PRINTING SOFTCOVER TRADE PAPERBACK BOOKS IS GRADED FINE / VERY FINE LIKE NEW NEVER READ OR DISPLAYED ALL BOOKS WILL BE SHIPPED USING USPS MEDIA RATE POST WITHIN THE UNITED STATES UNLESS YOU SPECIFY EXPEDITED DELIVERY I ACCEPT PAYPAL As Form Of Payment I DEFINITELY COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES This Auction Will Also Be Opened To My International Customers INTERNATIONAL BUYERS SHOULD USE THE E-BAY SHIPPING CALCULATOR TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY SHIPPING FEES TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES Buyers Who Live In Countries That Have Cautionary And Prohibitive Laws Should Refrain From Purchasing As I Will Not Be Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage Due To Careless Mishandling By Their Custom Officials. Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight ( shipping ) company or when you pick the item up. Do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as " Gift's " Please Feel Free To Ask Any Questions Prior To Purchasing

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