Rare books from Centigrade 233

U.S.A.: VIZ Media LLC, 2005 Boy meets girl. Girl gets terminal illness and dies. Described as a "tear jerker from page one", this is the all-time bestselling novel in Japanese history. First printing of US edition. The book does not appear to have been read: the pages are clean and crisp, the binding is tight and there is no bumping. The dust jacket has some very light soiling along the joint and there is a small indentation on the back (see photos). Not price-clipped and there are no remainder marks. Comes in a Brodart protective cover. All books are bubble-wrapped and packed in a sturdy shipping box when mailed.

U.S.A.: Tartarus Press, 2001 One of 250 signed copies (this is #96). Slight crease to the top right corner of dust jacket, otherwise fine. Book itself is fine, with tight binding and crisp pages. Dust jacket is enclosed in a mylar cover. All books are bubble-wrapped and mailed in a sturdy shipping box.

Bath, England: Firecrest, Chivers Press, 1985 A beautiful signed (not inscribed) copy of the author's first book. First hardback edition. The dust jacket is bright and flawless. The pages of the book are slightly toned around the edges but that is not unusual considering the type of paper used. All books are bubble-wrapped and carefully packed in a sturdy shipping container when mailed.

Post Mortem, 1997 Signed limited edition (this is number 205 of 350 copies) that combines two earlier novels, "Prince Drakulya" and the "Lord Count Drakulya". This edition pays homage to the first edition of "Dracula", which had also been printed in a yellow cloth binding with crimson lettering. This is a pristine copy, with a tight binding and unfaded lettering. It does not appear to have been read. Issued without dust jacket. All shipments will be carefully packed and placed in a sturdy box.

Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1972 A volume of poetry. One of just 500 copies that Arkham printed (and which sold out very quickly). This copy was signed (not inscribed) by the author. There are no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no bumped edges. However, there is soiling to the front and rear of the jacket. Overall, a nice copy of a scarce title. Comes in a Brodart protective cover. All books are bubble-wrapped and placed in a sturdy shipping box when mailed.

Suntup, 2020 One of 250 limited editions (this is #182). Signed by Neil Gaiman (who wrote the introduction), the illustrator, Julie Griffin, and Jonathan Eller, who includes a long essay on the historical and literary context of this novel. Also included are two short stories, "The Pedestrian" and "The Fireman", the latter of which was later expanded into "Fahrenheit 451". No dust jacket, comes in slipcase. Comes in a Brodart protective cover. All books are bubble-wrapped and placed in a sturdy shipping box when mailed. Tracking number supplied on domestic orders

Cemetery Dance Publications, 2011 This is one of 2750 slipcased trade copies. A massive work in more ways than one, this volume is over a thousand pages long and contains full color illustrations by Alan Clark and black and white illustrations by Erin Wells. All books are bubble-wrapped and placed in a sturdy shipping box when mailed. Tracking number supplied on domestic orders.

Egaeus Press, 2012 Limited to 300 copies. A collection of eight macabre stories, plus a novella written in the form of three cantos. These are tales that blend history with the uncanny, and the beautiful with the grotesque. Issued without dust jacket. Not bumped, no markings. All books are bubble-wrapped and placed in a sturdy shipping box when mailed. Tracking number supplied on domestic orders.