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The War of the Worlds (B&W Deluxe Edition)
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Edition Details
At a Glance
- Limited
- No
- Signed
- No
- Illustrations
- Black and White
- Cover Type
- Hardcover
- Binding
- Sewn
- Acid-Free Paper
- Yes
- Printing Method
- Offset
- Enclosure
- Dust Jacket
- Edge Treatment
- Gilded / Metallic Edges
- Endpapers
- Illustrated Endpapers
Production Details
- Illustrations
- at least 10 interior illustrations
- Text Block Ornaments
- a custom interior design with embellished chapter headings
- Binding
- printed case
- Edges
- gold gilded page edges
- Dust Jacket
- full-art dust jacket
About This Book
The War of the Worlds tells the gripping story of humanity's struggle against Martian invaders who unleash destruction upon Earth with their advanced technology. As the Martians, equipped with formidable killing machines, descend upon Victorian England, society crumbles and survivors face a harsh new reality. This classic novel explores themes of human vulnerability, technological advancement, and social critique, making it a foundational work in the science fiction genre.
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| Status | In Stock | In Stock | Sold Out |
| Price | $85 | $340 | $103 |
| Limited | No | 1,200 copies (Numbered) | No |
| Signed | No | Yes | No |
| Illustrations | Black and White | Yes | Black and White |
| Cover Type | Hardcover | Leatherbound | Leatherbound |
| Binding | Sewn | Sewn | Sewn |
| Acid-Free Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Handmade Paper | No | No | No |
| Printing Method | Offset | — | — |
| Enclosure | Dust Jacket | Slipcase | No |
| Artwork by | No | J.P. Targete | No |
| Edge Treatment | Gilded / Metallic Edges | Gilded / Metallic Edges | Gilded / Metallic Edges |
| Endpapers | Illustrated Endpapers | Hand-Marbled Endpapers | No |
| Printing Colours | One-Colour | One-Colour | One-Colour |
| Pages | — | 256 | 200 |
| Dimensions | — | 229 × 279 mm | 168 × 244 mm |
| Signed By | — | J.P. Targete | — |
| Signature | — | Colophon page specially illustrated and signed by the artist. | — |
| Illustrations | at least 10 interior illustrations | Featuring eight original illustrations by acclaimed artist J.P. Targete, including a dramatic fold-out frontispiece spread of the Martian planet preparing for invasion. Specially commissioned art exclusive to this volume, hand-tipped into the book and protected by translucent overlays. | — |
| Text Block Ornaments | a custom interior design with embellished chapter headings | — | — |
| Endpapers | — | Printed marbled end-sheets. | — |
| Binding | printed case | Exquisite leather-bound volume also includes 22kt gold accents. Fully bound in genuine leather. Heavy duty binding boards enhance the book’s durability. | Fully bound in genuine leather. |
| Spine | — | 22kt gold accents deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine. | 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine. |
| Ribbon Marker | — | Satin-ribbon page marker. | Satin-ribbon page marker. |
| Edges | gold gilded page edges | Gilded page ends. | Gilded page ends. |
| Dust Jacket | full-art dust jacket | — | — |
| Slipcase | — | Cloth-bound slipcase features a matching plate and is lined with crushed velvet to protect the leather cover. | — |
| Origin | — | Printed and bound in the USA. Imported materials. | Printed and bound in the USA. Imported materials. |
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