Description: Medusa: A Story of Mystery, and Ecstasy, and Strange Horror Author: Visiak, E. H. [Edward Harold Physick] Title: Medusa: A Story of Mystery, and Ecstasy, and Strange Horror Publication: London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1929 Edition: Proof Description: Proof. 12mo, 7 1/4 x 4 3/4," 286pp. Beige wrappers with black lettering on front and paper spine label. Near fine with some soiling and smudging to page block, slightly cocked, and with toning to wrappers and spine. Cosmic horror novel and the best known work from Visiak, this is a scarce proof, signed, inscribed, and dated August 30th, 1929 by the author to a P. L. Judge at "(2am or thereabouts)." Set mainly at sea, Bleiler describes the story as a "pastiche of an 18th century sailing narrative, with obvious influences from [R. L.] Stevenson," and is "worth reading for its good period detail." Barron, Fantasy and Horror 5-300; Bleiler 1636; Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy pg 219. Seller ID: 4539 Subject: Horror and Supernatural, Proofs and Advance Copies Peruse the Stacks Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington
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Author: Visiak, E. H. [Edward Harold Physick
Publisher: Victor Gollancz Ltd
Year Printed: 1929
Special Attributes: Signed
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
