Appears unread with crisp, tightly bound pages and an unbroken spine.The Monk by Matthew Lewis is a vintage fictional novel published by The Folio Society in 1984. This third impression edition from 2010 features stunning illustrations by George Tute and comes in a slipcase for protection. The Gothic genre story is intended for adult readers who enjoy classic English literature from the 1980s era. This beautifully crafted hardcover book is a must-have for collectors and fans of illustrated fiction.