A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ (Family Copy Inscribed to Daughter + TLS to Granddaughter) Miller Jr., Walter M. Dystopian,Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

First thus. Hardcover. Family copy inscribed + note. This copy is inscribed by Miller to his daughter Cathryn: "For my daughter Cathryn Augusta / with love / Walter M. Miller, Jr." Above the inscription, Miller has written a few lines in Latin which roughly translated seem to be wishing her a life of service to man, honor to the gods, and goodness in life. The book eventually reached the hands of Cathryn's daughter and Miller s granddaughter, Margaret Isidro. This UK Book Club edition was published by Reader's Union and is somewhat uncommon. It is part of the publisher's "Contemporary Fiction" series. Along with the book is a delightful typed 107-word note from Miller to Margaret, written in December 1987. The note, printed on a 5.5" x 8.5" sheet of paper, includes a printed fractal image with the following caption: "The Womb of Mandelbrot's Dragon (screendump)." In the note to his granddaughter, the author playfully acknowledges their shared eccentricities, stating, "I'm a weirdo myself, so you watch out too." He engages Margaret with talk of Benoit Mandelbrot's fractal work, whimsically describing a mythical "fiery reptile" in a "fractional dimension" discovered through his computer. The author expresses fascination with Mandelbrot s fractal mountains and extends holiday well-wishes to Margaret with a nod to her involvement in ballet and baseball, signing as "Walt" at the end. The note offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the private life of Miller, who became increasingly reclusive in his later years. Includes the original mailing envelope. Provenance is available upon request. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Book has some discoloring to top and bottom edges and small stain on the page fore edges. Very good in very good dust jacket with wear and slight chipping at spine ends and folds.