A sealed copy of this sold-out deluxe (the RRP was £100) signed slipcased limited-edition - with a special illustrator-signed print - of 'Anansi Boys ' by Neil
Gaiman, the acclaimed and influential English fantasy author, short
story writer and comic book/graphic novel writer. Inspired following a
discussion between the author and Lenny Henry, this book was hugely
successful and won the 2006 Locus and British Fantasy Society Awards.
A hotly anticipated 6-part TV adaptation is currently in post-production and awaiting a broadcast date on Amazon Prime. This special deluxe edition of the book includes a special edition print signed by American illustrator Monet Alyssa, as well as black and white chapter artwork, foiled and designed slipcase and boards and full-colour illustrated endpapers.
'Anansi Boys ' published by Headline in London on 5 December 2023 as this special edition (a trade edition was published on 9 November), 1st edition thus, large modern hardback, advertised as having 464 pages, b&w illustrations and colour endpapers by Monet Alyssa.
This deluxe slipcased edition is stated as being flat hand signed by Neil Gaiman to a special title page. This copy is in New/still sealed state so I am unable to show any of the internal imagery.
In New unread condition sealed within the publisher sellophane.
It will also contain a special edition print that is signed by the illustrator Monet Alyssa. It will also have a ribbon page marker and head & tail bands. No dustjacket as issued. Photos 5 to 7 are stock images to show the external design of the boards and also the colour endpapers.
The seed of Anansi Boys was planted during a conversation with
the comedian and actor Lenny Henry. Where, asked Henry, were all the
people of colour in fantasy fiction? Gaiman turned his attention to
African mythology and the figure of Anansi the spider god. Having
already made a scene-stealing appearance in the award-winning 'American Gods ', the irresistible Mr Nancy makes a triumphant return in this witty romp
of a novel – perfect for fans of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett.
He’d only had a brother for a little over a day, and already he felt
there would be no surprises left in this new family relationship. Spider
was the cool one; he was the other one.
Bereavement is a time of upheaval and for Fat Charlie Nancy the
changes are practically seismic. Not only does he discover that his
embarrassing old dad was actually Anansi the African trickster god, his
life is about to be invaded and turned upside down by Spider, the
magical twin brother he never knew he had. Desperate to snatch back his
life – and his fiancée – from this agent of chaos, Fat Charlie enlists
the help of forces he barely understands, only to unleash a darkness
that could destroy everything.
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