Hamnet Signed by Maggie O'Farrell First Edition (UK) Tinder Press 2020 HB
The original dust jacket is clean with minor wear along top and tail of dust jacket, however, it has a'Waterstones Exclusive Edition' sticker on front cover. The spine of the dust jacket is lightly sunned. Wrapped in a clear, protective archival sleeve. The original red hardback boards feature gold gilt lettering along spine. The exterior boards are clean with minor shelf wear along top and tail of spine.
The spine has minor lean but is tightly bound. Outer edges of text block are clean, however there is visible light foxing on the upper edge of the text block. The interior paste downs, hinges and endpapers are clean. All internal pages are bright, clean and tightly bound.
No spillage, marking or underlining within text. The author has flat signed the book to the title page. Please make reference to attached images on listing. Overall, the book is in good condition and would make a great addition to a Maggie O'Farrell collection.
Drawing on Maggie O'Farrell's long-term fascination with the little-known story behind Shakespeare's most enigmatic play, Hamnet is a luminous portrait of a marriage, at its heart the loss of a beloved child. Agnes is a woman as feared as she is sought after for her unusual gifts. She settles with her husband in Henley street, Stratford, and has three children: a daughter, Susanna, and then twins, Hamnet and Judith.
The boy, Hamnet, dies in 1596, aged eleven. Four years or so later, the husband writes a play called Hamlet. Award-winning author Maggie O'Farrell's new novel breathes full-blooded life into the story of a loss usually consigned to literary footnotes, and provides an unforgettable vindication of Agnes, a woman intriguingly absent from history. Our packaging, with the exception of our sticker, is 100% compostable and biodegradable. Our book wrap is a safe, environmentally friendly cardboard that is Forest Stewardship Council certified. Our paper bubble wrap is an ecofriendly alternative and is made from recycled paper. Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in contact.