Tales of Mystery and Imagination plus Special Edition of The Raven [Folio Society Limited Edition] Poe, Edgar Allan; Gallagher, Evangeline (Illustrated by); Hill, Joe (Introduced by) Folio Society,Horror & Supernatural Fiction,Limited Editions & Signed

A new and unopened copy, as received directly from The Folio Society. Stock images. 'Tales of Mystery and Imagination' is strictly limited to 500 hand-numbered copies which sold out in under 7 hours at The Folio Society. This stunning Folio Society limited edition commemorates the death of Edgar Allan Poe - the undisputed master of the American Gothic short story - who died in mysterious circumstances on 7 October 1849. It celebrates a legacy that has infused so much of our literary world. To invoke this legacy, Folio's new edition features an exclusive new introduction by award-winning horror writer, Joe Hill. Quarter bound in goatskin with cloth sides blocked in 2 foils with a design by the artist, this stunning limited edition is illustrated by the Folio Book Illustration Award winner, Evangeline Gallagher with 10 full page integrated illustrations and 24 motifs and vignette along with a coloured frontispiece. It is printed in two colours on Munken Pure paper, has decorated page edges, and a ribbon marker. A fitting tribute to Edgar Allan Poe and his tales, this edition is encased in a box featuring a human ribcage which opens out to reveal a bloody heart on the cover of the book. There is a letterpress-printed limitation tip signed by Joe Hill and Evangeline Gallagher, This edition is accompanied by a separate publication of Poe's most famous poem, 'The Raven', printed using hot-metal setting by Nomad Letterpress and hand-sewn using red thread and black Twist paper covers. This is a new copy which will be shipped in the original FS packaging and an outer box for additional protection. HEAVY/OVERSIZE/HIGH VALUE. U.K. postage at default charge but overseas buyers may be asked for extra. Enquiries welcome. U.S. BUYERS: Books remain exempt from import duty under U.S. law. I provide accurate customs forms to protect buyers from unnecessary charges and to minimise delays. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and insured.