Frans Masereel — The Idea; Story without Words

London, The Redstone Press, 1986 . First edition. Cloth. A striking first UK edition, binding two of Frans Masereel"s pioneering wordless novels as one, with striking, expressionist woodcuts. In the publisher's original dark cloth binding.Complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper, and green publisher's box.This volume is the first UK edition. This copy pairs two of his famed wordless graphic novels, The Idea and Story Without Words, in one elegant volume with a tête-bêche binding. The Idea is an allegorical tale in 83 striking woodcuts depicting an idea personified as a woman challenging societal norms and censorship, while Story Without Words offers 60 images presenting a poignant drama of love and heartbreak, all without words. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, lovely. Gilt from board of The Idea, shedding slightly. Dust Wrapper, excellent. Publisher's box cracked at extremities, with the odd crease and handling mark. Sticker to front of box with price obscured. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Frans Masereel. Fine/Near Fine.