by Alfred Bester
This is the Easton Press collector's edition of The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester, issued as part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction collection. The book is bound in full tan leather with hubbed spines and accented in 22kt gold. The spine features four raised bands and gold-stamped elements, including the title THE DEMOLISHED MAN, the author's name Alfred Bester, and two decorative motifs: a stylized mask icon near the top and a minimalist cityscape at the bottom The front cover displays original artwork by Vincent Di Fate, embossed in gold. The illustration depicts a stylized human figure in motion, overlaid by a radiant circular field. The design is geometric and abstract, evoking a sense of dynamic energy and psychological complexity, consistent with the novel's themes. Clean lines and spatial balance define the aesthetic of the composition, framed within a large circular outline This limited-run collector's edition includes an introduction by Kurt Vonnegut. It is printed on archival-quality paper with gilded page edges. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints ensure long-term durability. The volume includes a pristine, unused bookplate affixed to the inside front cover Condition is Pristine. This is a single-owner copy from a private collection, always stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate. A superb and complete edition of a foundational work in science fiction
| Publisher | Easton Press |
| Collection | Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| Edition Year | 1986 |
| Original Copyright | 1953 |
| Binding | Tan 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 | Vincent Di Fate |
| Introduction by | Kurt Vonnegut |
| Condition | Pristine / As New / Unread |
| Provenance | Single-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate |