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 with no dust jacket. First Edition stated, 2015 Doubleday. First Printing with no subsequent printing. Includes the letter in unread condition.
The book is in Very Good 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 end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Bookmark has been re-positioned.
No dust jacket, but the book looks great on a shelf.
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 corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
