More Than Human

by Theodore Sturgeon

This is a pristine, leather-bound Collector’s Edition of More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon, published by The Easton Press in 1994 as part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection. Winner of the 1954 International Fantasy Award. Bound in stunning dark maroon speckled leather with hubbed spines, the book is accented in 22kt gold. Introduction by two-time Nebula award winning author Michael Bishop - The front cover displays a stylized geometric design incorporating a human face and a star, capturing the essence of the book’s thought-provoking themes. The spine is adorned with the title More Than Human in bold gold serif font, with the author’s name, Sturgeon, at the base. Angular, lightning-like gold accents further enhance the spine’s design - The pages are printed on archival-quality, acid-neutral paper, ensuring longevity and preservation. The page edges are gilded, creating a radiant gold shimmer when viewed from the side. Inside, the book includes a pristine bookplate and features an original frontispiece artwork by Jeff Fisher. The smyth-sewn binding ensures durability, while concealed muslin joints provide additional structural integrity - Meticulously preserved in a dust-free bookcase within a dry climate by a single private owner, this volume remains in pristine condition - A stunning and rare collectible for science fiction enthusiasts and fine book collectors alike Copyright © 1953 by Theodore Sturgeon published by The Easton Press with the permission of Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc. Artwork copyright © 1989 by Jeff Fisher. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or portions thereof, in any form. The special contents of this edition are copyright © 1994 by The Easton Press (MBI, Inc.), Norwalk, Connecticut. This book is printed on archival quality paper especially milled for this edition. It is acid-neutral and conforms to all guidelines established for permanence and durability by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute. Printed and bound in the United States of America.

Description

This is a pristine, leather-bound Collector’s Edition of More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon, published by The Easton Press in 1994 as part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection. Winner of the 1954 International Fantasy Award. Bound in stunning dark maroon speckled leather with hubbed spines, the book is accented in 22kt gold. Introduction by two-time Nebula award winning author Michael Bishop The front cover displays a stylized geometric design incorporating a human face and a star, capturing the essence of the book’s thought-provoking themes. The spine is adorned with the title More Than Human in bold gold serif font, with the author’s name, Sturgeon, at the base. Angular, lightning-like gold accents further enhance the spine’s design The pages are printed on archival-quality, acid-neutral paper, ensuring longevity and preservation. The page edges are gilded, creating a radiant gold shimmer when viewed from the side. Inside, the book includes a pristine bookplate and features an original frontispiece artwork by Jeff Fisher. The smyth-sewn binding ensures durability, while concealed muslin joints provide additional structural integrity Meticulously preserved in a dust-free bookcase within a dry climate by a single private owner, this volume remains in pristine condition A stunning and rare collectible for science fiction enthusiasts and fine book collectors alike

Details

PublisherEaston Press
CollectionMasterpieces of Science Fiction
Edition Year1994
Original Copyright1953
BindingDark maroon speckled leather, hubbed spine, 22kt gold accents
PaperArchival-quality, acid-neutral
Page Edges22k gold gilded
ConstructionSmyth-sewn, concealed muslin joints
SignedNo
First EditionNo
Cover ArtworkJeff Fisher
Introduction byMichael Bishop
ConditionPristine / As New / Unread
ProvenanceSingle-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate
NotesWinner of the 1954 International Fantasy Award
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