Dawn of the Dead by George A Romero; Susanna Sparrow - 1978

St. Martin's Press, 1978. Hardcover. Good.

(New York): St. Martin's Press, 1978. First printing. First edition of Romero's own co-authored novelization of his sequel to zombie classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, one of the greatest horror movies of all time. Taking off from the indictment of racism (both personal and systemic) he explored in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, Romero expanded his focus in DAWN to include modern capitalism and consumer culture in which we're as much the undead as the zombies. Increasing scarce in its true first edition, especially in this condition. 8'' x 5.5''. Original quarter orange cloth with orange boards. In original unclipped ($7.95) dust jacket designed by Paul Bruner. 210 pages. In orange cloth slipcase with paper labels. Touches of shelfwear to edges of boards. Jacket bright and sharp.