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
| Publisher | Easton Press |
| Collection | Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| Edition Year | 1994 |
| Original Copyright | 1953 |
| Binding | Dark maroon speckled leather, hubbed spine, 22kt gold accents |
| Paper | Archival-quality, acid-neutral |
| Page Edges | 22k gold gilded |
| Construction | Smyth-sewn, concealed muslin joints |
| Signed | No |
| First Edition | No |
| Cover Artwork | Jeff Fisher |
| Introduction by | Michael Bishop |
| Condition | Pristine / As New / Unread |
| Provenance | Single-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate |
| Notes | Winner of the 1954 International Fantasy Award |