First and Scarce Proof

The Good, the Bad, and the Indifferent: Early Stories and Commentary [First + Proof]

Lansdale, Joe R.

Publication: Burton, MI: Subterranean Press, 1997. First Edition.

Notes: A collection of 34 stories, 16 of them never previously published, issued in an edition of 600 signed, numbered copies.

Accompanying the first edition is a copy of the uncorrected proof, in printed red wrappers.

310 pages.

Edition + Condition: First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket, numbered 239 and signed by Lansdale and the jacket artist, Mark A. Nelson. The proof is near fine and is inscribed by Lansdale to the Texas collector Tom Garner, "To Tom, Joe R. Lansdale (his ownself). Always great to see you!" The proof is scarce. Accompanying the books is the one-page flyer announcing the publication and a supplied slipcase (from another book or perhaps custom made).

Item No: #49209

Price: $250