{"product_id":"as-dream-and-shadow-emil-petaja-1st-limited-edition","title":"As Dream and Shadow, Emil Petaja — 1st Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_14daf9aa82238d7c-1142\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2514\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2514 citation-end-2514\"\u003e San Francisco, SISU, 1972\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_14daf9aa82238d7c-1155\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2513 citation-end-2513\"\u003e Tall 8vo, pp. 118.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_14daf9aa82238d7c-1143\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well, featuring a tight and square binding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boards remain sharp at the corners with no significant bumping, and the text block is securely set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Internally, the pages are uniformly bright, crisp, and entirely free from foxing or handling marks, preserving the striking typography and layout perfectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_14daf9aa82238d7c-1144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2512\"\u003e Scarce First Edition of Emil Petaja’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2512\"\u003eAs Dream and Shadow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2512 citation-end-2512\"\u003e, strictly limited to a single printing of 1,000 copies\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2511 citation-end-2511\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2510 citation-end-2510\"\u003eThe volume is notably enhanced by the hauntingly intricate, surreal illustrations of legendary fantasy artist Hannes Bok\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2509 citation-end-2509\"\u003e, whose distinct aesthetic perfectly complements Petaja's weird fiction and poetry.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopies 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_14daf9aa82238d7c-1156\"\u003eA captivating convergence of speculative poetry and weird fiction, \u003ci\u003eAs Dream and Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e gathers Emil Petaja’s evocative visions into a single, beautifully illustrated volume. \u003cspan class=\"citation-2508 citation-end-2508\"\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It stands as a striking testament to Petaja's poetic voice within the classic science fiction and fantasy genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53720070160723,"sku":"4118-RM-F-VG-5","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_133834.jpg?v=1781013791","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/as-dream-and-shadow-emil-petaja-1st-limited-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}