Help the Witch

Published by Unbound, Croydon, United Kingdom, 2018

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Seller: Broadhursts of Southport Ltd, Southport, United KingdomBroadhursts of Southport Ltd

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Publication: London, Unbound, 2018 Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 221. Condition Report: Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well, housed in a striking, unclipped dust jacket that remains bright and entirely free of tears, chipping, or significant shelf-wear. The black cloth boards underneath are pristine, featuring sharp corners and gleaming, unoxidised gilt lettering along the spine. The binding is remarkably tight and square, opening smoothly without any cracking or weakness to the hinges. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and completely free of foxing, stains, or unintentional markings, maintaining a fresh, unread feel throughout. A highly attractive copy with only the most microscopic signs of handling to the extremities, easily justifying its high grade. Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing of Tom Cox's Shirley Jackson Award-winning fiction debut, published following a successful crowdfunding campaign. Bearing the ISBN for the limited edition on the rear panel (978-1-78352-670-3), this copy was likely distributed exclusively to original Unbound subscribers. The text is wonderfully complemented by evocative linocut-style illustrations by Jo Cox. A particularly special copy, this volume has been signed and uniquely inscribed by the author on the title page: "To Suzanne, Happy Witching!" Accompanying the inscription is a charming, original hand-drawn sketch (a remarque) of a hare by Cox. Due to the crowdfunded nature of Unbound publications, first editions are printed in relatively small runs. Copies bearing an original authorial sketch are decidedly scarce on the open market, making this an exceptional acquisition for collectors of contemporary weird fiction and folklore. InÂHelp the Witch, Tom Cox masterfully blends rural folklore, eerie landscapes, and a touch of the macabre to craft a uniquely unsettling collection of short stories. Moving away from his beloved non-fiction nature writing, Cox ventures into the shadows of the English countryside, unearthing tales of haunted houses, strange local legends, and things that lurk just beyond the edge of vision. Drawing comparisons to the classic weird fiction of M.R. James and E.F. Benson, these ten stories are atmospheric, gently chilling, and laced with Coxâs trademark wit, offering a highly original take on the modern ghost story.…

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Title
Help the Witch
Author
Tom Cox
Publisher
Unbound, Croydon, United Kingdom
Publication year
2018
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
hardcover
Illustrator
Jo Cox
Edition
First Edition.

Broadhursts of Southport Ltd

Southport, United Kingdom

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Broadhursts of Southport Ltd is one of the oldest second-hand and antiquarian bookshops in the country,having been established in 1920 by Charles Kenyon Broadhurst who many years later became President of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association(ABA).The business has traded continuously since then on four floors of our listed mid-nineteenth century building in the centre of Southport.(homepage at www.ckbroadhurst.co.uk)The ground floor is occupied by our New Bookshop,and the other three floors comprise an extensive Childrens Department,eight second-hand book rooms containing upwards of 100.000 titles on most subjects,and two large Rare Book Rooms with a wide and interesting selection of material.Recently an annexe was added to house our considerable stock of Aviation and Military titles. In addition to books,we stock a varied selection of 18th-20th C.prints and maps and operate a bookbinding and restoration service. Our stock is added to constantly with new material coming in every week and we are always keen…

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