The Lad of the Gad, Alan Garner — 1st Edition

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The Lad of the Gad, Alan Garner — 1st Edition

Name: The Lad of the Gad, Alan Garner — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5826
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Publication: London, Collins, 1980.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 116.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original black cloth binding remains firm, tight, and structurally sound, with striking silver gilt lettering to the spine that remains exceptionally bright and free of oxidation. The boards show virtually no shelf-wear. Internally, the pages are largely crisp and clean, though some light spotting (foxing) is present to the endpaper margins and fore-edge, typical for paper stock of this era. The original unclipped dust jacket is fully intact and visually striking; it exhibits only a faint touch of edge-crinkling to the upper rear panel, with no major tears, loss, or sunning, presenting as a highly attractive copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first printing. The Lad of the Gad features a compelling, atmospheric jacket photograph by Richard Chard that perfectly sets the tone for Garner’s reimagined Celtic myths.

While Garner's broader bibliography is widely celebrated, encountering a true first printing of this specific title in such well-preserved condition, particularly one retaining a sharp, unclipped, and unsunned dust jacket, is increasingly uncommon on the open market.

In The Lad of the Gad, celebrated author Alan Garner delves into the rich tapestry of Celtic mythology to retell five traditional Gaelic folktales. Stripping away Victorian embellishments, Garner employs his characteristically spare, rhythmic prose to capture the primal energy and oral tradition of the original myths. The collection follows an array of heroes and tricksters through mystical landscapes and daring quests, offering a vivid and authentic glimpse into the magic and mystery of ancient legend.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Alan Garner

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Fantasy

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 116

Book Publication Year: 1980

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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