"Boxed edition, 1990." Three Near Fine+ to Fine- hardbacks, all first printings of this edition, all issued without dust jackets, trace cosmetic wear to one edge of "Interview." Cardstock slipcase in Very Good+ condition with visible scuffing and cosmetic edgewear. All 3 volumes signed by Anne Rice on their respective FFEPs. We have previously seen copies of this long out of print set with only one signed volume; we have also seen a loose single "Queen" from a broken set with an acknowledgment of reprint. Heavy oversize set will require a variable shipping surcharge based on its final destination.

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Title: The Vampire Chronicles: Interview With the Vampire / The Vampire Lestat / Queen of the Damned
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Publication Date: 1990
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0394581865
ISBN 13: 9780394581866
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Three volumes individually signed by the author on f.f.e.p. Pictorial Slipcase has some edge rubbing, All books are in Fine condition, Black cloth with gilt titles on spine.

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The ornate, casket-like packaging and neogothic graphic design of this immortal trilogy is eerily enticing on its own. But just lift the lid, slide the first tape from its ghostly sleeve, and you'll soon embrace the hypnotic realm of the undead.

Book 1, Interview with the Vampire, opens with the seductive purr of F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) stating, "I was a 25-year-old man when I became a vampire, and the year was 1791." And so our ultimate antihero, Louis, begins the elaborate retelling of his long, tortured life as a vampire. Winding through the ages, from New Orleans to Paris, we follow Louis and his undying mentor, Lestat, as they feed on humans, whet their carnal appetites, and uncover an underworld of vampire brethren.

Book 2, The Vampire Lestat, brings us up to date, with Lestat waking from his earthen slumber to join the ranks of rock superstardom before sitting down to share the tale of his own haunting initiation into the vampire world. Michael York (Cabaret) puts his wonderfully fluid, cosmopolitan voice to good use, adding a dash of sly humor to this fast-paced, satisfying blend of sex and blood and rock and roll.

Book 3, The Queen of the Damned, takes us back, all the way back to ancient Egypt, exposing the origins of the vampire way. Narrating in eerily serene and gracious tones, Kate Nelligan (The Prince of Tides) leads us gently down this bloody path of immortal desires. David Purdham gives the voice of Lestat a wistful quality, tinged with an evil relish that exposes the master vampire's sanguine tastes.

Anne Rice has continued her Vampire Chronicles beyond these three novels, but that shouldn't make this collection any less tempting to either the undead initiate or certified vampire junkie. --George Laney

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