Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Bats of the Republic: An Illuminated Novel by Zachary Thomas Dodson in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2015 Doubleday. First Printing with no subsequent printing. Includes the letter in unread condition.
The book is in Near Fine condition with lightly faded boards with a few spots and smudges. Also with, strong title ink on a straight spine and both boards elaborate design. Also with, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside, although the book design includes many ink spots and aged paper on the many artifacts. The illustrated end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection. The silk bookmark appears to be in original position.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with the $27.95 price on the flap and two abrasions from removed stickers: a small one on the front and a 2″ square on the back including most of the barcode. The inside of the two-sided jacket designed by the author is clean with moderate to heavy edge wear, and looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Written and designed by Zach, Bats of the Republic is an illuminated novel, in which alternating sci-fi and historical fiction narratives duel over a mysteriously sealed letter, drawing three centuries of Texana, two great love stories, and one giant cavern of bats into spiraling conflict. The traditional novel form is enhanced by natural history illustrations, subversive pamphlets, fictional star charts, and a 19th century novel-within-a-novel. The casebound book is printed in three specialty inks, fold-out map, and a sealed letter.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
