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The Drawing of the Dark (first published in 1979) was the author's third novel and first foray into the fantasy genre. It is the year 1529 and Brian Duffy, an aging soldier of fortune, has been hired in Venice by a strange old man called Aurelianus to go to Vienna and act as bouncer at an inn where the fabulous Herzwesten beer was brewed. During Brian's journey from Venice to Vienna, he crosses the Dolomite Mountains where he is escorted and protected from assassins by dwarves and creatures Brian knew only from mythology.
Once in Vienna, Duffy is swept up in the bloodshed and sorcery of the siege of Vienna by the Turkish Ottoman Empire under Suleiman and his wizard Ibrahim. Fighting Eastern demons and leading mythological Western allies, Duffy learns his true identity and destiny in the crucible of a war that decided the fate of Europe, but it is up to him to preserve the West until the drawing of the Dark.
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The Drawing of the Dark (signed limited edition)
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Hypatia Press, Eugene , OR, 1991
ISBN 10: 0940841118
ISBN 13: 9780940841116
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Leather_bound. Condition: Fine. Limited ed. Fine, fresh, unread copy. One of 825 cloth-bound numbered copies (of which this is No. 801) SIGNED on the limitation page by Powers, James P. Blaylock ( who provided the afterword) and K.M. Jeter (introduction). "First hardcover edition" stated, bound in tan leather ornately lettered in red and black. Issued without dust jacket. Historical fantasy novel first published only in paperback in 1979. Seller Inventory # E32582
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The Drawing of the Dark
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ISBN 10: 0940841118
ISBN 13: 9780940841116
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Seller: Ziesings, Shingletown, CA, U.S.A.
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Eugene: Hypatia:, 1991. First hardcover edition, SIGNED limited, Fine sans dust jacket as issued, 310 pp. This edition limited to 825 numbered copies signed by the author as well as James Blaylock and K.W. Jeter. First hardcover edition, SIGNED limited, Fine sans dust jacket as issued, Seller Inventory # 30
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The Drawing of the Dark.
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Seller: Eisiau Books, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. SIGNED Limited Edition Hardcover. #302/825.Introduction by K.W. Jeter, Afterword by James Blaylock. -- Originally issued as a Del Rey publication in 1979, this near fine collector's copy of one of Tim Powers' most beloved stories numbers #302 out of 825 and is SIGNED by Tim Powers, James Blaylock, and K W Jeter. -- Summary: " It's an occult-flavoured adventure novel about how beer saved Western Europe from the juggernaut that was the Turkish Ottoman Empire. The hero of the tale is an aging mercenary Irishman by the name of Brian Duffy. Early in the year 1529, just as Duffy is coming to realize he has overstayed his welcome in Venice, he accepts an offer of employment in Vienna. He is to be the exceptionally well-paid bouncer at an Viennese inn which until recently had been a monastery, but which has always been famous for its brewery and its beer -- Herzwesten. But, as is typical in a Tim Powers novel, nothing is quite as it seems at first. The cast of characters includes the wounded and probably dying Fisher King, immortal Merlin, reincarnated Arthur, the ghost of Finn MacCool, an ancient ship full of only slightly less ancient Vikings on their way to Ragnarok, companies of Swiss mercenaries, legions of Turkish soldiers, spies, wizards, serving wenches, demons and, well, a whole lot more. And everyone wants a taste of that Herzwesten beer." - from SF Site Featured Review by Neil Walsh Published: [1979]. Hypatia Press. (Eugene,OR). Stated First Hardcover Edition, 1991. 316 pages. Includes Statement of Limitation on back page notes: "825 copies of the Drawing of the Dark have been bound in cloth and numbered. Eight hundred will be offered for sale." and "This is copy number 302." stated. Condition: VG - Near Fine. No Dust Jacket as issued. This is a vintage item in used condition. Minor signs of wear and use to exterior covers and spine. Red publisher's ink to top edge is very bright with minimal wear. Very minor discoloration to fore edge. Wrapped in protective Mylar. Book is tightly bound. Signed by Tim Powers, James Blaylock, and K W Jeter on last page. Photos depict the actual item for sale. I do not use stock photos! Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-1747002268535
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The Drawing of the Dark
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Seller: Nicholas J. Certo, Newburgh, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Limited edition of 800 numbered copies offered for sale, signed by Tim Powers, K W Jeter & James Blaylock. As new copy in faux brown leather with metallic stamping. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 24-3 digges powers tan