Description: This stunning hand signed bundle is gorgeous BOTH hardcover of the Pulitzer Prize winning “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” and the 1st in a series by Dark Horse Comics, the companion piece “The Escapist” Both NEW and UNREAD in MINT condition! It is unread and in like-new condition. It was literally taken out of a box from the publisher, handed to the author to sign, given to me and stored since then. Guaranteed Authentic signatures, will pass any professional grading service. It was hand-signed by the author, in my presence, at an author event, at the Denver Tattered Cover Bookstore. See my store for the other hand-signed Michael Chabon hardcover books from this same event. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay is a 2000 novel by American author Michael Chabon that won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2001. The book follows the lives of two Jewish cousins, Czech artist Joe Kavalier and Brooklyn-born writer Sammy Clay, before, during, and after World War II. In the story, Kavalier and Clay become major figures in the comics industry from its nascence into its Golden Age. The Escapist is a superhero character created by Michael Chabon in the 2000 novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. In the novel, the Escapist is a fictional character created by the comics writer protagonists. The character later featured in the metafictional work Michael Chabon Presents the Amazing Adventures of the Escapist and Brian K. Vaughan's comic The Escapists. Chabon created the Escapist as an homage to the heroes of the Golden Age of Comic Books. The character's abilities as an escape artist are inspired by escape artist Harry Houdini as well as Robin Hood and Albert Schweitzer.[1] Another inspiration was the early illusionist career of comic book artist Jim Steranko. All proceeds go to local homeless and women’s shelters in Colorado. Unread and stored. GORGEOUS bright cover. Binding is as tight as it came from the printer. Hardcover Jacket Grade; F Book Grade: F —————————— PLEASE SEE THE BELOW explanation for my grading scale to understand how I assess the quality of my book collection. I use an antiquarian universal, standard grading scale to ensure a clear, accurate description of the book and dust jacket. * New (N): The book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. This could be the description for a book that has been kept in a warehouse for years, never shelved, thumbed or even opened yet may still be some years old. •Fine (F) New and Unread with Remarkable Dust Jacket. A Fine book approaches the condition of New, but without it being crisp. * Near Fine (NRF): A few small flaws are present Near Fine (FN): The book may have been opened and has no noticeable flaws. •Very Good (VG): A sound and collectible copy with some visible flaws but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects should be noted. •Good (G): A worn book that is perfectly readable but not collectible. Describes the average used worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects should be noted. Please ask any additional questions regarding dust cover jacket, spine condition or page condition BEFORE purchase! I am not a professional grader and strive to evaluate the item according to my 60 years as a rare book collector. All books have been stored in Acid-Free, Anti-Dust, Clear, Mylar Sleeves and out of direct sunlight. I do NOT collect or sell anything that is less than these grades! My collection is at the highest antiquarian level. It is all premium and VERY RARE. See my other listings for my large family estate sale of collectibles, sports memorabilia, audiophile vinyl LPs & CDs, signed books from major celebrities & world figures and vintage toys. All proceeds go to charity. See pics for all condition or details. All of my items come from a smoke and pet free environment. They are stored in a dry clean location. Most items are vintage and I will do my best to note any flaws in the description. No returns, ask questions re: condition here, on EBay. Thanks!
Price: 199.98 USD
Location: Arvada, Colorado
End Time: 2025-02-01T14:27:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Signed: Yes
Author: Michael Chabon
Topic: Pulitzer Prize
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Literature & Fiction
