{"product_id":"the-ice-shirt-william-t-vollmann-1st-edition","title":"The Ice-Shirt, William T. Vollmann — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, André Deutsch Limited, 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 404.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well, bound in crisp black cloth with bright, unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, showing virtually no signs of shelf-wear or handling. Internally, the text block is clean and free of previous ownership inscriptions, with the pages exhibiting the uniform, light marginal toning that is entirely standard for this particular paper stock and printing. The original unclipped dust jacket is similarly well-preserved, boasting a vibrant, glossy finish; it exhibits only a few minor, superficial scuff marks near the lower edge of the rear panel, remaining completely free of chips, tears, or fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is the true First Edition, first printing of William T. Vollmann's critically acclaimed historical novel, definitively preceding the American edition published by Viking. As the inaugural volume in his monumental \u003ci\u003eSeven Dreams: A Book of North American Landscapes\u003c\/i\u003e cycle, this UK printing represents a significant milestone in Vollmann's bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is interspersed with the author's own distinctive line drawings, maps, and glossaries, reflecting his exhaustive research into Norse mythology and indigenous history. As this André Deutsch edition was reportedly issued with a significantly smaller print run than its subsequent US counterpart, finding unsigned copies on the open market in such a sharp, well-preserved state, and without the heavy wear often associated with thick, read volumes of this era, is becoming increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the brutal and mythic backdrop of the tenth century, \u003ci\u003eThe Ice-Shirt\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterly, speculative reimagining of the Norse arrival in North America. As the fierce and bloody-minded descendants of shapeshifting kings push outward from Iceland to the shores of \"Vinland,\" their collision with the continent's indigenous peoples, who view themselves as seamlessly integrated with nature, sparks a profound and tragic clash of cultures. Blending historical chronicle, Inuit creation myths, and Norse saga, Vollmann crafts a visionary epic that explores the chilling dawn of the New World.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54618433683795,"sku":"5132","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_131342.jpg?v=1787041864","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-ice-shirt-william-t-vollmann-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}