by Joan D. Vinge
Stunning light blue leather-bound book club collector's edition of The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge, from the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press (1990) The cover is adorned with 22kt gold-embossed artwork by Pat Morrissey, featuring a dynamic depiction of snowflakes above a woman with a crown reaching for the sky. The scene is framed with elegant gold borders. The spine features the title The Snow Queen in bold gold serif font, alongside the author's name Joan D. Vinge and various large snowflakes in 22k gold This edition is bound in full leather with raised hubbed spines. The book is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with 22k gold gilded edges, combining aesthetic brilliance with preservation. Smyth-sewn binding and concealed muslin joints provide flexibility and long-lasting structural integrity Maintained in pristine condition, this book has been carefully stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate as part of a single-owner private collection. Inside the front cover is a pristine, untouched bookplate This edition also features an introduction by Greg Bear, offering insightful context. A masterpiece of literary craftsmanship and artistry, this volume is a perfect tribute to Joan D. Vinge and her novel The Snow Queen.
| Publisher | Easton Press |
| Collection | Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| Edition Year | 1990 |
| Original Copyright | 1980 |
| Binding | Full 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 | Pat Morrissey |
| Introduction by | Greg Bear |
| Condition | Pristine / As New / Unread |
| Provenance | Single-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate |