Published by Doubleday, London; 2016. 385pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine.
A beautiful example of this modern first, bound in it’s original pictorial boards with title to the spine. The binding is square and tight with barely a hint of bumping to the spine ends, it is in very smart and collectible condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or wear, with just a touch of toning to the pages, the book appears barely read.
The dust jacket is in equally smart condition, unclipped and as bright as the day it was published, illustrated by Josh Kirby. There is just a touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners, but it is otherwise in free from marks or damage and in excellent condition.
In all, this is a particularly lovely example of this modern first edition, appearing barely read and in near perfect condition. It is the fifth and final instalment in the award-winning parallel-earth series, The Long Earth, and it was published the year after Terry Pratchett passed away. For Joshua Valienté it is time for one last solo journey into the High Meggers: an adventure that turns into a disaster. Alone and facing death, his only hope of salvation lies with a group of trolls But as Joshua confronts his mortality, the Long Earth receives a message from the stars. The message is simple but its implications are enormous: JOIN US. . It would be the perfect addition to any modern firsts collection or an excellent gift.