Rebus Anniversary Box Set, Ian Rankin — 1st Edition

£66.30

Rebus Anniversary Box Set, Ian Rankin — 1st Edition

Name: Rebus Anniversary Box Set, Ian Rankin — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6962
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Publication: London, Orion Books, 2017.

Formatting: 8vo, 3 volumes in slipcase.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The custom slipcase remains structurally firm with sharp corners and only the slightest hint of shelf-wear to the extremities. The black and silver-gilt illustrated boards across all three volumes are striking and unrubbed, bindings remain taut, and the hinges are entirely sound. The pages are notably clean and bright, completely free of oxidation or foxing. The dedication page of Knots and Crosses bears a discrete, hand-penciled 'noughts and crosses' game from a previous owner, which we note for strict accuracy; however, it adds a touch of character without compromising the structural integrity of the text block. An exceptionally sharp, well-preserved set.

Catalogue Note: A handsome 30th-anniversary presentation of Ian Rankin's legendary Inspector Rebus series, housed in a custom slipcase. This set collects three milestone novels: Knots and Crosses (the debut), Black and Blue (the CWA Gold Dagger winner), and Exit Music (the supposed retirement entry). Notably, this specific set is complete with the highly desirable suite of ten exclusive postcards illustrated by Sean Phillips, making it particularly appealing for collectors.

While standard reading copies of Rankin's work are plentiful on the secondary market, this commemorative slipcased release, especially complete with its ephemera, remains an uncommon find in such a high state of preservation.

Enter the dark, labyrinthine streets of Edinburgh with Detective Sergeant John Rebus, one of modern crime fiction’s most enduring anti-heroes. This anniversary collection captures the evolution of Rebus from his chilling debut investigating a serial killer in Knots and Crosses, through the critically acclaimed hunt for the 'Wolfman' in Black and Blue, to his final days on the force in Exit Music. Rankin’s masterful procedural writing strips away the tourist-friendly veneer of the Scottish capital to reveal a world of political corruption, organized crime, and moral ambiguity, guided by a detective who is as flawed as he is relentless.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Ian Rankin

Book Publisher: Orion Books

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages:

Book Publication Year: 2017

Book Publication Date: June 22, 2017

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Sean Phillips

Book Series: Inspector Rebus

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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