Powers: Secret Histories (26-copy signed/slipcased + two extra books)

Powers, Tim

Published by PS Publishing: UK, 2009

About this Item

Heavy, oversize: edited by John Berlyne: 570 pages. ''A book that essentially redefines the term 'bibliography', Secret Histories has been nearly ten years in the making and brings together an astonishing range of Powers ephemera - a huge treat and a remarkable resource for both fans and collectors alike. As well as a complete, illustrated reference of every Tim Powers book published to date, Secret Histories offers an extraordinary insight into the stories behind the stories, collecting together in a single volume Powers material previously seen only in private collections. Here - in print for the very first time - you'll find poetry, drawings, research and plotting notes, novel outlines, early drafts, out-takes and an excerpt from the author's unpublished 1974 novel, To Serve in Hell. Supporting these riches are story notes and commentary by Powers himself and you'll also find articles and essays from collaborators, friends and renowned Powers aficionados including Dean Koontz, Jim Blaylock, China Miéville, Karen Joy Fowler, John Bierer, John Berlyne and William Ashbless. Powers: Secret Histories is an unprecedented bibliographic tribute celebrating the work of a truly extraordinary writer''. LIMITED EDITION: 226 copies printed (26 lettered) of which this is one of 200 numbered copies signed by Tim Powers, James Blaylock, Dirk Berger, Karen Joy Fowler, John Berlyne, Dean R. Koontz, John Bierer and China Mieville (plus the Powers/Blaylock pseudonym ''William Ashbless'') and slipcased. Two other hardcover books are included, a facsimile reproduction of the author's original handwritten manuscript for THE ANUBIS GATES (limited to 26 lettered copies), and the story THE WATERS DEEP, DEEP, DEEP (limited to 226 copies, 26 lettered and 200 numbered). This PS title was issued in three states, 1000 numbered/signed copies, 200 signed numbered with THE WATER DEEP, DEEP, DEEP in slipcase, and 26 lettered copies with THE WATER DEEP, DEEP, DEEP and THE ANUBIS GATES in slipcase. This set is the same as the 26 copy lettered edition (with all three books), but is unlettered - instead each book is printed ''Life 25'', which refers to a Lifetime Subscription to PS publishing. A very heavy item, and the card slipcase has a split along one bottom edge (though can easily be glued). Fine copies in an a near fine slipcase.

Seller Inventory # 55204

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Powers: Secret Histories (26-copy signed/slipcased + two extra books)
• Publisher: PS Publishing: UK
• Publication Date: 2009
• Binding: Oversize hardcover
• Edition: First edition (& 1st printing).
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)