Trouble in Bugland: A Collection of Inspector Mantis Mysteries

William Kotzwinkle / profusely illustrated by Joe Servello

ISBN 10: 0879234725 ISBN 13: 9780879234720

Published by David R. Godine, Publisher, 1983

Language: English

Condition: Fine Hardcover

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Signed by both Kotzwinkle and Servello on half-title page. Stated First Edition. Red cloth with gilt lettering on spine, inset pictorial stamped in black on front cover. Interior is clean and unmarked, pages crisp. Ten color full-page illustrations and numerous in-text vignettes by Joe Servello. Publisher's matching, illustrated bookmark laid-in. Dust jacket has a small chip at head of spine; not price clipped; in an archival mylar sleeve. 152 pages. In a tribute to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tales, William Kotzwinkle has crafted five intricately detailed stories in a Holmesian fashion, featuring Inspector Mantis and his companion, Dr. Hopper. The anthropomorphic insect duo pursue their sleuthsome adventures in a Victorian atmosphere and encounter some rather curious entomological twists. Seller Inventory # 015376

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Title: Trouble in Bugland: A Collection of ...

Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher

Publication Date: 1983

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Illus. By Joe Servello

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition.

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A quick-witted insect sleuth, patterned after Sherlock Holmes, displays his brilliant powers of deduction in solving five mysteries.

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Do not miss! -- Chicago Tribune "Chicago Tribune"

Bravo, Joe and Bill! -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Philadelphia Inquirer"

A first rate presentation! -- Detroit News "Detroit News"

Clever and suspenseful! -- School Library Journal, starred review "School Library Journal, starred review"

Excitement and humor! -- New York Times Book Review "New York Times Book Review"

Sherlock Holmes fans of all ages must read this hilarious homage! -- Newsday "Newsday"

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