THE RESTAURANT AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE.** by ADAMS**, DOUGLAS:

UK,8vo+s/case,1st edn thus.[First published in 1980 by Pan Books. This Folio Society edition is based on the 2009 Pan Books edition with minor emendations.] MINT/MINT.[Shrinkwrap opened,to verify issue,and still in situ.] No owner inscptn - as new.Bright,crisp,clean,sharp-cornered,dark blue cloth boards with blue glitter and a blue+blue glitter silhouetted caricature singer with mike in hand,in a gilt spotlight design to upper board,with bright,crisp,blocked silver gilt letters to spine/ backstrip,and immaculate dark blue glittered endpapers.Bright,crisp, clean,immaculate card slipcase in same colour as endpapers.Top+fore -edges bright and immaculate; contents pristine - untouched apart from collation and therefore unread.UK,slim 8vo HB+s/case,1st edn thus,v-xvipp+9-208pp [paginated] includes illustrations list/table,an introduction by Adam Roberts,34 chapters; plus [unpaginated] title page,full-page,full colour frntis+7 other full-page,full-colour illus,all by Jonathan Burton,throughout the rest of the text and book,a title separator page,and dedication.Set in Sabon,printed on Abbey Wove paper at L.E.G.O. SpA, Vicenza,Italy and bound by them in cloth, blocked with a design by the artist. The Folio Society's success is due to publishing books with exceptional typography,illustrations,paper and bindings.The Society sources new introductions from literary experts to accompany classic texts,using skilled designers and master printers to produce memorable fine books in both fiction and non-fiction fields.The Folio Society also prides itself on producing series of an author's works which regular publishers might not think economic - in several cases it is only possible to acquire forgotten books by major writers in Folio Society editions. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,because of the weight/value of this item,for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! ** N.B. UK,buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order receipt and before the order's despatch,especially if item is offered P+p included or postage free. Available UK only,unless indicated otherwise.
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