This is the rare First Edition, First Printing of the Guillermo del Toro introduction edition H.P. Lovecraft volume in the prestigious Penguin Horror series.
Condition: Exceptional "Like New" collector grade.
Product Description
Own a piece of horror publishing history. Curated by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, the Penguin Horror series is celebrated for its stunning "weird" aesthetic. This volume, The Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories, features the definitive S.T. Joshi corrected texts.
Key Features of This Edition:
Graphic Design: Iconic neon-green and black cover art by Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley.
Special Finish: Distinctive black-stained page edges and black endpapers (all in pristine condition).
Format: Deluxe cloth-bound style hardcover (no dust jacket as issued).
Content: Includes an exclusive series introduction by Guillermo del Toro and a specific volume introduction by S.T. Joshi.
Condition Report:
Pages: Crisp, white, and completely unmarked.
Edges: The black factory staining is deep and uniform with no "white-spotting" from handling.
Binding: Square and tight.
Overall: This is an archival-quality copy that has been stored carefully in a smoke-free environment.
Specifications
Author: H.P. Lovecraft
Publisher: Penguin Classics (2013)
ISBN: 978-0-14-312232-6
Printing: 1st Printing (Full Number Line)