Runestone by Rogers Mark (3 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. Cover by the author (illustrator). Newark, Delaware: The Burning Bush Press, 1979. First printing limited to 200 copies of which 170 are signed and numbered; this copy is number 133. Softcover. Very Good+. 5 3/8 x 8 3/8. Cover by the author. Stapled wraps. Wonderful B&W cover art by Rogers. Signed and numbered by the author on the limitation page. Tight binding, with one staple rusted. Wraps are toned at edges, with a little shelf-soil showing on back panel, but little wear. What looks to be the original price tag ("5.00") on front cover. First printing limited to 200 copies of which 170 are signed and.

First edition, signed limited issue, number 107 of 170 signed by the author on the limitation page. Rogers wrote and illustrated the book while a student at Pt Pleasant Beach High School in New Jersey. The story is an urban-fantasy set in New York City, influenced by the Ragnarök prophecy. It was adapted into a film in 1990 by Willard Carroll. This slim chapbook was the first publication from Burning Bush press, the layout and typing completed by Ernest H. Bush. This is a lovely example of early indie publishing. An additional 15 were produced for review, and another limitation numbered I - XV were held for the author's for presentation. Octavo. Original wire-stitched wrappers. A little toning to wrappers, small ink marks to rear wrapper: a near-fine copy.

First edition, signed limited issue, number 40 of 170 signed by the author. Rogers wrote and illustrated the book while a student at Pt Pleasant Beach High School in New Jersey. The story is an urban-fantasy set in New York City, influenced by the Ragnarök prophecy. It was adapted into a film in 1990 by Willard Carroll. This slim chapbook was the first publication from Burning Bush press, the layout and typing completed by Ernest H. Bush. This is a lovely example of early indie publishing. An additional 15 copies were produced for review, and another limitation numbered I - XV were held for presentation. This copy also has an envelope inscribed, "Ken", likely in Rogers's hand. Octavo. Original wire-stitched wrappers. Small scuff to head of front wrapper, else a fine copy.