{"product_id":"the-influences-vernon-watkins-1st-edition-limited-numbered-issue","title":"The Influences, Vernon Watkins — 1st Edition, Limited Numbered Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hayes, Middlesex, Bran's Head Books Limited, 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Square 8vo, pp. [32].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near Fine. The book is solidly bound in brown cloth boards, which remain notably clean and square with sharp corners, exhibiting virtually no shelf-wear. The striking gilt ouroboros illustration and lettering on the front board and spine remain exceptionally bright and unoxidised. The book is housed in its original clear protective wrapper, which is intact and displays only minor surface rubbing. Internally, the binding is tight and secure. The pages are crisp, bright, and completely free of foxing, toning, or any distracting marks. A highly attractive, well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is the first edition, strictly limited to 350 copies, of which 330 were made available for sale. This specific copy is hand-numbered 25. Published posthumously in 1976 by Bran's Head Books (Watkins having passed away in 1967), the copyright is held by his widow, Gwen Watkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is distinguished by its bold ouroboros design, which appears in bright gilt on the binding and is repeated in black on the title page alongside the publisher's raven device. As a limited-issue posthumous release from a small press, copies in this condition are increasingly scarce on the open market and present a desirable acquisition for collectors of mid-century Anglo-Welsh literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Influences\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling posthumous release by the distinguished Anglo-Welsh poet Vernon Watkins, celebrated for his profound lyrical gifts and his close association with Dylan Thomas. In this dramatic work, Watkins delves into the thematic cross-currents, mythological inheritances, and creative forces that shape the artistic mind. Beautifully produced by Bran's Head Books in a strictly limited run, this slim volume serves as a striking testament to Watkins's enduring literary vision and his deep engagement with the roots of poetic inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54620821520723,"sku":"5157","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_140455.jpg?v=1787063103","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-influences-vernon-watkins-1st-edition-limited-numbered-issue","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}