Ramsey Campbell — Incarnate

New York and London, Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc.; Granada , 1983-1984. First edition. Cloth. A smart uncorrected US proof copy and first UK edition of this fascinating novel from English horror fiction writer Ramsey Campbell, both copies are signed by the author. Two volumes. Each volume is signed by the author to the title page. This set contains a US uncorrected proof dated 1983 and the first UK edition of the novel dated 1984. In Incarnate the boundaries between dream and reality are gradually broken down as a group of characters involved in a psychological experiment begin to experience fragmentation in their everyday lives. The novel was written during the "terrible nightmare year" of Campbell's mother's last mental breakdown due to her schizophrenia. Written by Ramsey Campbell, an English horror fiction writer, editor and critic. The uncorrected proof is bound in the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with light wear and sunning to the extremities with the odd small mark to the panels. The first UK edition is bound in the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light bumping to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper is excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Author's signature to the title pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.