As Dream and Shadow, Emil Petaja — 1st Limited Edition

£28.50

As Dream and Shadow, Emil Petaja — 1st Limited Edition

Name: As Dream and Shadow, Emil Petaja — 1st Limited Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4118-RM-F-VG-5
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Publication: San Francisco, SISU, 1972

Formatting: Tall 8vo, pp. 118.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well, featuring a tight and square binding. The boards remain sharp at the corners with no significant bumping, and the text block is securely set. Internally, the pages are uniformly bright, crisp, and entirely free from foxing or handling marks, preserving the striking typography and layout perfectly. The dust jacket is similarly well-preserved, housed in a protective sleeve, retaining its crisp edges and distinct colouring with only the most negligible hints of shelf-wear to the extremities.

Catalogue Note: Scarce First Edition of Emil Petaja’s As Dream and Shadow, strictly limited to a single printing of 1,000 copies. The volume is notably enhanced by the hauntingly intricate, surreal illustrations of legendary fantasy artist Hannes Bok, whose distinct aesthetic perfectly complements Petaja's weird fiction and poetry.

Copies of this limitation are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly in such well-preserved condition, making it a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of mid-century science fiction, weird poetry, and Bok’s renowned artwork.

A captivating convergence of speculative poetry and weird fiction, As Dream and Shadow gathers Emil Petaja’s evocative visions into a single, beautifully illustrated volume. Featuring the mesmerizing artwork of Hannes Bok, this limited collection draws the reader into surreal, atmospheric landscapes populated by mythical warriors, lost dreams, and cosmic mysteries. It stands as a striking testament to Petaja's poetic voice within the classic science fiction and fantasy genre.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Emil Petaja

Book Publisher: Sisu

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Fantasy

Book edition: First Edition and Limited Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 118

Book Publication Year: 1972

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Hannes Bok

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: San Francisco, United States

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Condition	Description
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