Legend - Deluxe Full Leather Edition David Gemmell

Legend, the debut novel by David Gemmell, is a seminal work in the heroic fantasy genre. The story is set in the war-torn world of Drenai and centres around the defense of the impregnable fortress of Dros Delnoch. Facing a massive invasion by the barbarian Nadir horde, the Drenai people are in desperate need of a hero. Enter Druss the Legend, an ageing warrior of legendary status, who comes out of retirement to lead the defense. Limited to 200 copies only, the Deluxe edition is 366 pages, printed letterpress on Munken Rough Cream 120gsm by Phil Abel at Hand & Eye Press in London. The book is fully bound in Pewter Goat with an all over 3-colour foil stamping design of Druss the Legend Deathwalker by Justin Sweet. The spine is rounded and has two colours of foil stamping, light blue and gold. The top edge of the bookblock has been hand coloured light blue with grey flecks by the artisans at Ludlow Bookbinders. The enclosure is a pewter goat leather capped slipcase with a cloth marble design by Freya Scott at Paperwilds. There is also a leather label inset into the spine of the slipcase. As with the Standard Edition, this book comes will an illustrated endpaper by Justin Sweet and a further 6 tipped-in plates (including a frontispiece). This edition is signed by Stella Gemmell and Mark Lawrence as well as the artist Justin Sweet. In fine, as-new condition.