Castleview
An Arthurian Epic of Modern Illinois

by Gene Wolfe (signed)
Cover by Richard Bober

Tor Books First Paperback Printing

Description: Mass market paperback book published by Tor Books in 1991. The copyright page states 'First mass market editon: January 1991' and the printing status bar is complete, making this a first printing of the paperback. Previously published in hardback by the book club and Tor. Inscribed 'to Ron' by the author on the title page.

From the back cover: In the town of Castleview, Illinois, Tom Howard is murdered at the factory he manages - on the same day that Will E. Shields and his family, newly come to Castleview, arrive with a realtor in tow to see Howard's house. From an attic window, Shields glimpses the phantom castle that has given the town its name. They are discussing the house with Sally Howard when the police arrive bearing the dreadful news. Then, driving back to the motel, Shields nearly hits a gigantic horseman in the rain... beginning a series of collisions with the mythological that only Gene Wolfe could tell.

Condition: Binding - very good, small tear at the top of the rear spine corner, bottom of spine very slightly bumped, other only minor edgewear and slight rubbing, no spine or cover reading creases, insides of covers very slightly tanned, pages slightly tanned. Dust Jacket - none, as issued.

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