Offered for purchase is the signed exclusive edition of The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. This is the first novel in the Winternight Trilogy. The trilogy consists of The Bear and the Nightingale, The Girl in the Tower, and The Winter of the Witch. It is hand signed by the author (photo 2). In addition, this book has a redesigned cover, art on the naked hardcover, stenciled edges featuring snow drops and snow flakes, and illustrated end pages. 

Condition: While this book is in unread condition, it did not arrive in the best state. The bottom and top edges of the spine are a bit crushed (photos 11 - 12). Unfortunately, it looks like there was a glue issue when this book was printed, the first few pages (end page, title page are stuck together near the spine. This is shown in photos 9 - 10. It looks like only the first few pages are affected. In photo 2, for instance, that is the most I can open the page without feeling like I may tear the paper. I read that a blow dryer can be used to unstick the pages - I will leave the decision with the new owner. You can also see other spots of damage on the dust jacket (this book was shipped without even bubble wrap from IC) in photos 13 - 15. There is also a little spot of color irregularity on the sprayed edge (photo 16). Please inspect ALL of the photos - they are part of the description. 

Please note this book will ship USPS media mail with tracking and added insurance.