The Cask of Amontillado

[George Walker] Poe, Edgar Allan; George Walker printer and book artist; Dr. Eva Seidner, foreword and afterword

Published by George Walker, Toronto, 2024

About this Item

Hardcover. One of 25 copies signed by the printer George Walker and Eva Seidner, the author of the foreword and afterword. This is handsome and exciting production of Poe's classic story. The Cask of Amontillado is a chilling story that follows the narrator, Montresor, as he seeks revenge on his acquaintance, Fortunato by luring him into the catacombs. The masterful storytelling by Poe explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and darkness that lie within the human psyche. The story first appeared in the November 1846 issue of Godey's Lady's Book. The text in this edition follow exactly that of the original printing. Hand bound with brown wood covers sewn with wine colored linen thread. it is a unique non-adhesive stitch that incorporates a wood spine into the structure. The text and the engravings are printed on 100% archival paper. Six of the engravings are printed on unpaginated sheets of Moriki Kozo paper. The endpapers are done with hand marbled paper donated by the Porcupine's Quill. The book is housed in a wooden box reminiscent of those used to present fine wines, with the wood evoking the casks where the wine is aged. All the wood for this project was hand stained and sealed. In fine condition. Size 6 x 9 inches. 39 pages. ARTB/061724. Seller Inventory # 37391

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Cask of Amontillado

Publisher: George Walker, Toronto

Publication Date: 2024

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)