Mervyn Peake; China Mieville — The Illustrated Gormenghast Trilogy

London, Vintage Books, 2011 . Cloth. All three volumes, bound as one, of Peake's beloved fantasy classic, accompanied by the original promotional wraparound. Three volumes bound as one, containing Titus Groan, Gormenghast, and Titus Alone. In the publisher's original cloth binding, together with the original wraparound and "As read on BBC Radio 4" promotional sticker. Wonderfully illustrated throughout by the author, including with a title page to each book. A lovely Vintage Classics edition of Mervyn Peake's successful Gormenghast trilogy, featuring a new introduction by China Mieville. An impressive work of classic fantasy fiction, often noted as one of the first fantasy of manners novels, the series is set in the decaying Gothic structure of Castle Gormenghast and features a doomed lord, an emergent hero, and an array of bizarre creatures. Mervyn Peake is considered one of the "Big Three" of secondary world fantasy, alongside J. R. R. Tolkien and Robert E. Howard. In the publisher's original cloth binding, together with the original wraparound and "As read on BBC Radio 4" promotional sticker. Externally, lovely condition with only minor bumping and rubbing. A small closed tear to the rear of the wraparound, alongside a few creases and marks. Internally, firmly bound. Very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Mervyn Peake. Near Fine .