Published by Folio Society, London, 2021
Language: English
Signed
Fine Binding. Condition: New. Donwood, Stanley (illustrator). Limited Edition. Folio Society limited edition of 750 hand-numbered copies. A new copy in the publisher's packaging as received directly from Folio Society. Stock images used. The book will be shipped in the original packaging with added protection. This elegant limited edition presents over 100 of Hardy's finest verses, exclusively selected for The Folio Society and superbly introduced by renowned nature writer, Robert Macfarlane. It features over 30 haunting illustrations created by award-winning artist, Stanley Donwood, who is best known for his work with Radiohead and Glastonbury Festival but is also internationally acclaimed for his large screen prints and art installations. Each copy is numbered by hand and signed by both anthologist and illustrator. Macfarlane's selection includes 109 poems from 1898-1928, from 'Wessex Poems' to 'Winter Words'. A full contents list is available on request. The book is bodoniana-bound with a red goatskin leather spine blocked in white foil, and boards covered in Iris cloth and printed with a design by the artist. Frontispiece and 16 full-colour full-page illustrations plus 16 vignettes by Stanley Donwood. Limitation page printed letterpress and tipped on by hand. 224 pages. Green ribbon marker. Book size 10" x 7¼". Hand-made slipcase covered in green Iris cloth, blind-blocked with a design by the artist. Additional photos available on request or these may be viewed on my eBay listing when live. HEAVY/OVERSIZE. U.K. postage at default charge but overseas buyers may be asked for a little extra. Enquiries welcome. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and fully insured. Signed by Artist & Editor.
Published by The Folio Society 2021, London, 2021
Seller: Foster Books - Stephen Foster - ABA, ILAB, & PBFA, London, United Kingdom
1/4 Morocco. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Donwood, Stanley (illustrator). Limited Numbered Edition. Limited edition, no. 29 of 750 copies for sale, signed by editor Robert Macfarlane and illustrator Stanley Donwood. [2], xviii, 170 pp. Quarter red morocco over illustrated cloth boards. Dark green ribbon marker. Green cloth slipcase blindstamped to echo illustration for the boards. Illustrated with 17 colour plates, and scans of sketches Donwood made to accompany the 109 poems. Tipped-in limitation page, signed and numbered. Dan Rickwood, known professionally as Stanley Donwood, created all the artwork for Radiohead. Large 8vo.