The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. London: The Folio Society, 2024. Limited, numbered edition, one of only 250 signed by the author and illustrator; this being copy #115. Limited to 250 copies signed by the author and the artist. Typeset in Jenson with Albertus as display. Printed in 2 colours. Black & white title-page spread illustration by Alexis Deacon, 26 original black & white integrated illustrations by Trudy White and 6 double-page spread colour illustrations by Alexis Deacon. Bound in leather and foil blocked in silver on front and spine. Silver foiled top edge. Slipcase covered in cloth printed with a design by the artist. Sized at 10? X 6 ¾? . (From the Folio Society website) Death is the teller of this tale, which follows Liesel Meminger, a young girl plucked from her own life and dispatched to a foster family. When Liesel finds a book on the cold graveyard ground, her world changes forever. Marcus Zusak weaves a narrative that is a reckoning of the not-so-distant past with a love letter to humanity, and to literature. This cult modern classic has been brought to life by Alexis Deacon’s atmospheric illustrations, which Markus said are filled with’little gifts and treasures’. Our limited edition is signed by the author and the artist and contains a very special letter to the reader from Markus Zuzak himself. NEW in the publisher’s original wrapping. A fine copy in like slipcase. Will come in its original box, but double boxed for safety in transit. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely.
