The Alteration (Masterpieces of Science Fiction series)

First thus. Stated ‘collector’s edition’.  xii, [2], 210pp, with one colour plate illustration. Bound in full red leather, four raised bands to spine and 22kt gilt stamped lettering and decorations.  All edges gilt.  Decorated endpapers and yellow satin ribbon marker bound in.  Smyth-sewn pages with decorative head band.  Printed on archival-quality, acid-free paper which will not tan over time. 4to.  Volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout.  Collectors’ Notes issued by the Easton Press with the volume, folded and loosely laid in.  

The Easton Press, founded in 1975, is renowned for publishing fine quality and masterfully crafted, leather bound books.  The volumes are often reissues of historical, canonical and classical literature but the Easton Press also has original and modern sub-genres in its catalogue. Many of its publications use elegant, classic typography and vintage or specially commissioned illustrations: all are beautifully designed with stylish exterior and interior detailing.