Roald Dahl — My Year

London, Jonathan Cape, 1993. First edition. Hardback. A delightfully illustrated first edition of Roald Dahl's charming autobiographical account, signed by acclaimed illustrator Quentin Blake. First edition.In the publisher's original hardback binding, accompanied by the original clipped dust wrapper.Signed to the front free endpaper by acclaimed cartoonist and illustrator Quentin Blake. Best known for his work with Roald Dahl, Blake has illustrated over 300 books, as well as some of his own, has received various awards, including the Hans Christian Anderson prize, and between 1999 and 2001 held the position of British Children's Laureate.Delightfully illustrated throughout in colour.A charming, posthumous, autobiographical work, documenting the last year of the author's life. With various descriptions of the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside. Written by internationally renowned children's author Roald Dahl, remembered for much-loved texts like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and Matilda, many of which have since been adapted into popular films. In the publisher's original hardback binding, accompanied by the original clipped dust wrapper. Signed by Quentin Blake to the front free endpaper. Externally, lovely condition with minimal bumping and the odd mark. Dust wrapper particularly smart with next to no shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Quentin Blake. Near Fine/Fine.