{"product_id":"the-writing-on-the-wall-and-other-stories-val-mcdermid-limited-signed-edition","title":"The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Revolver, 1997\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Small 8vo, pp. 47.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The cream card wrappers remain structurally sound and the wire-stitched binding is tight, holding the pages securely without any significant staple rust. The front wrapper is generally clean with only minor handling wear and a sharp, unblemished mounted illustration. The rear wrapper, however, exhibits a distinct, sharp-edged rectangular block of toning and sunning across the upper half, alongside a very minor surface abrasion near the lower edge. Internally, the pages are uniformly bright, crisp, and entirely free from foxing, making for an excellent reading experience. The author's signature and limitation numbering in blue ink are exceptionally bold and clean, undisturbed by any fading or offset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the notably scarce limited and signed edition of Val McDermid's short story collection, issued as Revolver #2. Strictly limited to a print run of just 200 copies, this specific example is hand-numbered as copy 63 and signed by McDermid in blue ink directly to the limitation page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimalist chapbook production features a mounted colour cover illustration by Nicholas Sykes. Bringing together six of McDermid’s previously published stories into one elusive volume, this edition rarely surfaces on the open market and remains a highly desirable acquisition for completist collectors of modern Scottish crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and highly collectible volume for fans of Scottish crime fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Writing on the Wall and other stories\u003c\/i\u003e brings together six gripping tales by the acclaimed Val McDermid. Ranging from twisty, traditional mysteries to darker, psychological explorations, this compact anthology highlights the author's remarkable versatility and mastery of the short form. It is a captivating read that distils the essence of McDermid's suspenseful storytelling into a series of bite-sized, hard-hitting narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54552283382099,"sku":"4985","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260809_181342.jpg?v=1786442355","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-writing-on-the-wall-and-other-stories-val-mcdermid-limited-signed-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}