Count Karlstein, or The Ride of the Demon Huntsman.

Pullman, Philip

Published by Corgi Yearling Books, London, 1998

About this Item

First Corgi Yearling edition of Pullman's first children's novel. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Inscribed by the author on the title page, "Greetings to Eileen - Philip Pullman." Cover illustration by Peter Bailey. Illustrations by Patrice Aggs. In near fine condition. Set in the fictional Swiss village of Karlstein in 1816, Philip Pullman's first children's book tells the tale of the evil Count Karlstein and his deal with Zamiel, the Demon Huntsman. "[An] ingeniously-designed comic-cum-novel, a gothic pastiche that can be read as simple fun or as a literary lesson" - Guardian. Seller Inventory # 88117

Bibliographic Details

Title: Count Karlstein, or The Ride of the Demon ...

Publisher: Corgi Yearling Books, London

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Soft cover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition