The Monk (limited, numbered, signed Centipede Press edition)

Lewis, Matthew G.

ISBN 10: 1613470444 / ISBN 13: 9781613470442

Published by Centipede Press, Lakewood, CO, 2013

About this Item

Centipede Press, 2013. No 128 of an edition of 222, of which 200 were for sale (each signed by Patrick McGrath and David Ho. Introduction by Patrick McGrath. Full color artwork. A bonus short story. Striking dustjacket on Mohawk stock. Beautiful cloth slipcase. Ribbon marker, head and tail bands, full cloth binding. Published October 2013. Ships from Hawaii with free Priority Mail or UPS upgrade within US. -- Matthew Lewis s The Monk is one of the most notorious Gothic novels ever published. It is here presented in an ultimate format, probably the best presentation this powerful novel has ever had, with full color original artworks by David Ho, classic paintings of Hell from the Middle Ages, a bonus short story, "The Midnight Embrace," and a fine and penetrating original introduction by esteemed novelist Patrick McGrath. Classic gothic supernatural novel of the late 18th century of the corruption and downfall of the monk Ambrosio, and his interactions with the demon in disguise Matilda and the virtuous maiden Antonia: introduction by Patrick McGrath, Despite being published over 200 years ago, The Monk is surprisingly readable, its story of moral downfall and sordid depictions of greed, lust, and corruption all-too-relevant today. In an oversize 8 × 12 format with a full cloth binding, color image only on the front board, full color dustjacket on Mohawk stock, cloth slipcase, signature page, translucent overlays, full-color interiors, and other goodies. This is without a doubt the best book we have done in this series so far. Limited to just 200 signed and numbered copies. (Centipede Press). Like new, with very faint shelf wear Like new, with very faint shelf wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Monk (limited, numbered, signed Centipede Press edition)
• Publisher: Centipede Press, Lakewood, CO
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1613470444
• ISBN 13: 9781613470442
• Binding: Hardcover in slipcase
• Illustrator: David Ho
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • New and out of print
  • Sci-Fi / Fantasy
  • Illustrated Books
  • Fine Press
  • Limited Editions

About this title

Synopsis

The most notorious gothic novel ever published, a juicy, X-rated horror fest that is eminently readable over two hundred years since it was published. This oversized, illustrated edition includes a new introduction by Patrick McGrath and obscure bonus story by Matthew G. Lewis, "The Midnight Embrace."

From the Back Cover

It is only rarely reprinted and, indeed, it is accorded no great stature among the classics of English literature. But The Monk caused a sensation when it was first published in 1796, and its 20-year-old author, British novelist MATTHEW GREGORY LEWIS (1775-1818), earned the nickname "Monk" Lewis thanks to the outrageous success of this then-scandalous and shocking Gothic novel. Most readers today will find that the genres of horror and dark romance have since past The Monk by, but this tale of the terrors of the Spanish Inquisition--from lust and incest to scheming and murder--remains a fascinating read for fans and historians of pulp fiction. Hugely influential on writers as diverse as Victor Hugo and Jane Austen, this is an important keystone of modern popular fiction that lay readers and scholars alike will find intriguing.