Machen (Arthur) The Hill of Dreams.
£110
Introduction by Mark Valentine
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1998.
One of 350 numbered copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
“Any new edition of Machen’s finest creation is cause for celebration, but when the production is as sumptuous as this, with marbled endpapers, burgundy boards, silk ribbon and cream coloured paper, then it’s a doubly welcome addition to the Machen shelf. Ninety one years after the debut of The Hill of Dreams it’s delightful to have all three of Sidney Sime’s illustrations…” (Roger Dobson, Avallaunius)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a “Stoker” from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
In stock
Bought as new, unread. A fine copy, in fine dust-jacket beyond very slight sunning to spine.
3 tipped-in illustrations by Sidney Sime.
Tartarus 28
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