Michel Faber — D (a Tale of Two Worlds)

London , Doubleday; Penguin Random House, 2020. First edition. Cloth. A delightful signed first edition of this mystical novel, a celebration of friendship, courage, and imagination. The first edition of the work. Signed to the title page by the author.In publisher's original decorative red cloth binding.A glorious celebration of friendship, courage, and imagination inspired by Alice in Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Wizard of Oz.The narrative starts as the letter D disappears from the language, and protagonist Dhikilo is summoned to the home of her old history teacher Professor Dodderfield. Set between England and the wintry land of Liminus, a world enslaved by the monstrous Gamp and populated by fearsome, enchanting creatures.Told with simple beauty and warmth, its celebration of moral courage and freethinking is a powerful reminder of our human capacity for strength, hope and justice. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Author's signature to title page. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .