Turf, Jonathan Ross & Tommy Lee Edwards — 1st Edition

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Turf, Jonathan Ross & Tommy Lee Edwards — 1st Edition

Name: Turf, Jonathan Ross & Tommy Lee Edwards — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4485
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Publication: London, Titan Books, 2011

Formatting: Large 8vo, pp. 144.

Condition Report: Fine. An exceptional, presumably unread copy presented in the original publisher's pictorial boards, remaining tightly bound and entirely square. The spine ends are crisp and unbumped, with the boards exhibiting no discernible shelf-wear or rubbing. The interior pages remain immaculate, bright, and completely free from foxing, handling marks, or toning, characteristic of a carefully preserved modern volume. The bold, metallic silver signatures on the title page remain vibrant and unoxidised. The physical condition is further enhanced by the presence of the original 'Signed' belly band and 'Forbidden Planet' sticker, both of which remain flawlessly preserved atop the pristine exterior.

Catalogue Note: This is the First Edition, First Printing of broadcaster Jonathan Ross's inaugural venture into the comic book medium. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with the kinetic and atmospheric artwork of Tommy Lee Edwards, perfectly capturing the gritty, supernatural noir setting of the narrative.

A noteworthy feature of this copy is its excellent provenance, bearing the signatures of both author Jonathan Ross and illustrator Tommy Lee Edwards directly to the title page. The presence of the original 'Forbidden Planet' sticker alongside an intact wrap-around 'Signed' belly band further cements its status as a premium collector's copy. While the standard edition of this work is readily found on the secondary market, copies officially signed by both creators and retained in such untouched condition remain uncommonly scarce.

Set against the bleak, rain-slicked backdrop of New York in 1929, Turf plunges readers into the bloody height of Prohibition. While ruthless gangs fall like dominoes in a battle for city dominance, the mysterious Dragonmir family arrives from Eastern Europe, threatening to awaken an ancient, gigantic vampire slumbering beneath their mansion. When tough-guy Eddie Falco forms an unlikely alliance with a stranded alien known as Squeed, the city becomes a battleground where mobsters, corrupt cops, and otherworldly beings collide in a desperate fight for survival.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Jonathan Ross & Tommy Lee Edwards

Book Publisher: Titan Books

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Comics, Magazines & Other

Genre: Humour Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 144

Book Publication Year: 2011

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Tommy Lee Edwards

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Beauceville, QC, Canada

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