Gold stamping a bit dull, mild scuff mark on rear cover, a very good copy of a book that does not tend to age well. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II, pp. Together, they present one of the most vivid explorations of madness, horror and ecstasy. The illustrations are no less remarkable than the text. "A brilliant novella." - Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 3-170. an amazing study of the real and unreal in human sex desire, the actual and the imaginary becoming weirdly entangled." - Bennett, A Practical Guide to American Book Collecting, p.
A notorious book that was rigidly suppressed when first published and its illustrator imprisoned on charges of obscenity (see Sullivan, The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural, p. Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath Ben Hecht 4.01 76 ratings12 reviews A novel of decadence and mystic existentialism, 'Fantazius Mallare' is a story of a mad recluse-a genius sculptor and painter who is at war with reason. Limited to 2025 numbered copies, of which 2000 were for sale. Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath Ben Hecht 4.01 76 ratings12 reviews Want to read Kindle 2.99 Rate this book A novel of decadence and mystic existentialism, 'Fantazius Mallare' is a story of a mad recluse-a genius sculptor and painter who is at war with reason. 9 11-18 21-174, ten inserted plates with illustrations by Wallace Smith as well as headpiece for dedication and decorative initial capital letters for each chapter, original decorated black cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold, all edges untrimmed, red endpapers.
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