Lethal Heart, Signed (2 results)

First editions of the fourth to seventh novels in the Cormoran Strike series, written by J. K. Rowling and published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Octavo, four volumes, original cloth. Signed by the author on the title page of each volume, âRobert Galbraith.â With Rowlingâs hologram sticker to the verso of the half-title page. Each volume is fine in a fine to near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Duncan Spilling. Uncommon signed. The fourth through seventh novels in Robert Galbraithâs Cormoran Strike seriesâ"Lethal White (2018), Troubled Blood (2020), The Ink Black Heart (2022), and The Running Grave (2023)â"mark a deepening complexity in both narrative scope and psychological depth, as the evolving partnership between private detective Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott navigates increasingly intricate cases alongside their own personal entanglements. Troubled Blood, a 900-page cold case narrative, received particular acclaim and won the 2021 British Book Award for Crime and Thriller Book of the Year, while The Ink Black Heart was noted for its metafictional structure and commentary on fandom and internet culture. The books have been commercial successes, with Lethal White debuting at number one on the UK bestseller list and The Running Grave topping charts in both the UK and U.S. upon release.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First UK Editions, First Printings. Octavo, 7 Volumes. In Near Fine condition with Near Fine condition dust jackets all wrapped in mylar coverings. All seven volumes signed by Rowling as Galbraith. Volume 1 has a black and turquoise colored spine with white and parchment lettering, Volume 2 has a black and orange spine with white and silver gilted lettering, Volume 3 has a black and orange colored spine with white and gilted lettering, Volume 4 has a black, green, and white colored spine with white and copper gilted lettering, Volume 5 has a black and blue-grey colored spine with red and gilted lettering, Volume 6 has a black and white colored spine with a green vine design all along the spine and white and gilted lettering, Volume 7 has a stormy grey and white colored spine with yellow-green and copper gilted lettering. All dust jackets are wrapped in a mylar covering. Signed by the author as Robert Galbraith in black ink on the title pages and with the hologram stickers to the facing pages, as issued. Volume 1 contains a printed email from Goldsboro Books congratulating those who purchased a signed copy of 'The Cuckoo's Calling' as it was purchased just before the reveal that Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for J. K. Rowling as well as a loose receipt of purchase from Goldsboro Books. Volume 2 contains a loose receipt of purchase. Volume 3 contains a loose golden envelope containing a 'Goldsboro's Strike it Lucky' ticket for the purchase of a signed first edition of Career of Evil at a discounted price. CONTENTS: Vol. 1, "The Cuckoo's Calling", 449 pages - Vol. 2, "The Silkworm", 455 pages - Vol. 3, "Career of Evil", 494 pages - Vol. 4, "Lethal White", 649 pages - Vol. 5, "Troubled Blood", 929 pages - Vol. 6, "The Ink Black Heart", 1012 pages - Vol. 7, "The Running Grave", 947 pages. JW consignment. Shelved in Case 6. Cuckoo's Calling: Signed by the author as Robert Galbraith in black ink on the title page. One of only 250 copies of the first edition that were signed by the author before news of the pseudonym was leaked, all of which were retailed by Goldsboro Books in London. Rowling was revealed as the author three months after publication. The first impression comprised 1,750 copies. No J.K. Rowling holograms were stuck into any of the signed first printings of this book. 1383043. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.