Flowers for Algernon [ Sealed Deluxe Edition ]

Daniel Keyes

Easton Press, 2013. Illustrated by Dennis Lyall. Deluxe Limited Edition. Hardcover. Book condition Fine+ in original publisher's wrap / No jacket issued/ Slipcase in Fine+ condition still in publisher's wrap. Item #4868

In impeccable condition, this book is preserved in a state of pristine perfection, still sealed from the publisher's house. Personally signed by Daniel Keyes, this copy is one of the limited 600 hand-numbered editions. The specific number of this edition remains a mystery, as it is securely encased in its sealed condition, unopened.

Notably, Easton Press has presented multiple editions of this title, but the deluxe version has emerged as a coveted collector's item in the past decade. Its scarcity, particularly in a sealed state, adds to its allure, making it increasingly challenging to find. Renowned artist Dennis Lyall has contributed his talent to this Limited Deluxe publication by creating eight stunning full-color illustrations.

Featuring marbled endsheets and presented in a matching slipcase, this edition is meticulously crafted with offset printing on specially milled paper, tailored exclusively for this publication. Renowned for their enduring quality, Easton Press publications are expertly bound and designed to withstand the test of time.

"Flowers for Algernon" embarked on its literary journey as a short story, later expanded into a novel and adapted into film. Keyes acknowledges that many characters are rooted in his own life. The name "Algernon" pays homage to the poet Algernon Charles Swinburne. Originating around 1958, the story found its first home in Galaxy Science Fiction, with subsequent publication in The Magazine of Fantasy & Fiction after an editor's suggestion for a more optimistic ending.

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