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Presented here is the Deluxe Traycased Limited Edition signed by Stephen King with special signed remarque by Glenn Chadbourne. This, in addition to, the oversize accompanying Artwork Portfolio in two-piece slipcase with dark brown design and matching titles. Signed by Stephen King and Glenn Chadbourne at illustrated limitation page: "This special edition of The Dark Man is limited to 500 copies. This is number '344'. 'Stephen King,' Glenn Chadbourne'". Rare remarqued example with an amazing two-page color spread to endpapers. The Dark Man's face is finally shown! This is an original collage design with the dark man's facade in several incarnations, illustrated by Chadbourne's hand, and unique to this very volume. Collage sequence features as many as seven or eight different scenes. Signed by artist adjacent to imagery: "Glenn Chadbourne, 2014". In addition, set into book for novelty and interest, is an additional color facsimile of a different Chadbourne remarque for The Dark Man signed limited edition featuring a dynamic collage of three unique scenes featuring a carousel horse, profile of the DM, and Ferris wheel scene in b.g. Stated First Limited Edition Hardcover at copyright page. Copyright 1969 by Stephen King; Artwork 2013 by Glenn Chadbourne. Unique oblong 9" x 5 3/4" design. Smooth dark brown leather (or leather-like) boards, bright gilt and brown cover and spine titles, fine. Thick heavy stock matte leaves, fine. Deep October orange endpapers. Front endpaper color plate in deep hues of reddish orange and black of black eyed doll and desolate bridge scene in b.g. Bind fine; hinges intact. Bright pictorial wrapper, fine; unclipped 350.00. Dynamic wrapper design and titles with two Chadbourne scenes at front and back panels of shadowy figure on train and track. Housed in a beautiful dark brown traycase with matching title design at cover and spine area; fine magnetic flap for perfect sealed closure. Interior of case features snug slot for book, lined in dark brown velour, and has attached dark brown satin ribbon marker. Includes ephemeral bookmark: "This special bookmark was printed exclusively for the slipcased trade edition of The Dark Man from Cemetery Dance Publications." More than forty years after SK first wrote his breathtaking narrative poem "The Dark Man," Glenn Chadbourne set out to answer the enigma of this dark man with a portfolio featuring more than seventy full-page illustrations from the talented and humored artist. Paired with this is matching numbered portfolio #344 with limitation certificate signed and with vignettes by Glenn Chadbourne: "Artwork Portfolio for 'The Dark Man' by Stephen King. Artwork by Glen Chadbourne. This Portfolio is Limited to 500 Copies. This is Number '344' 'Glenn Chadbourne'." This portfolio contains an extensive collection of one hundred unbound plates, many never before seen or published. Complete portfolio weighs in at nearly five lbs. in the deluxe two-piece slipcase. Moderate case wear; slight discoloration to edges as is common. First dozen are in a dynamic, richly hued color with a smooth semi-gloss finish. Each leaf measures 9" x 11" and is of thick heavy stock material. The remaining b&w are of similar stock and flat finish. Chadbourne has signed this collection three times: the book, the remarque, and the limitation plate. A true marriage of words and art, with Chadbourne pulling the images from King's imagination and illustrating them in magnificent detail. This incredible blending with Chadbourne's art creates a unique page turning experience discovering hidden layers of mysterious secrets for years to come. Stephen King first wrote about the Dark Man after he envisioned a faceless man in boots, jeans and denim jacket forever walking the roads. From back wrapper panel: "Randall Flagg came to me when I wrote a poem called 'The Dark Man' when I was a junior or senior in college. It came out of nowhere, this guy in cowboy boots who moved around on the roads, mostly h. Seller Inventory # 021341
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Title: The Dark Man with Special Remarque by Glenn ...
Publisher: Cemetery Dance Publications, Forest Hill, Maryland
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hard Cover
Illustrator: Chadbourne, Glenn
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author and Artist
Edition: Deluxe Limited Edition.
