Marcus Segdwick (1 results)

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. None (illustrator). First edition. This is a two-volume set of first editions, both signed by the author and complete with the original dust wrappers. This is a gothic fantasy duology steeped in magic, mystery, and dark intrigue, aimed at young readers. In the publisher's original binding, one bound in a textured cloth and one paper hardback, complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers.These copies are signed by the author.This is a two-volume set of works by Marcus Sedgwick, consisting of:The Book of Dead Days (2003). This copy is a first edition. This work is a gothic fantasy set in the eerie stretch between Christmas and New Year. When young servant "Boy" and runaway Willow stumble into magic and murder, they join the enigmatic Valerian to stop time"s descent into darknessThe Dark Flight Down (2004). This copy is a first edition. The thrilling sequel to Dead Days. As a frozen city masks cruelty and secrets, Boy and Willow face imperial palaces, necromancers, and the terrifying Phantom.Marcus Sedgwick (19682022) was a British author and illustrator who wrote acclaimed books for young adults, children, and adults, and also illustrated folk tales and myths. In the publisher's original cloth and paper bindings. Externally, lovely. Dust wrappers, excellent, with only very slight rubbing to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Author's signature to title pages. Fine. signed by author. book.