Books

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1980. Advance Uncorrected Proofs. Paperback. Good. Inscribed by Wolfe on the title page. Seemingly Algis Budrys's copy with "Budrys" and "ajay" written on the front cover in what looks like Budrys's handwriting. Good. Yellow wraps, writing on the front, generally soiled with a tidemark on the front that extends to the spine and back wrap. Firmly bound with a forward lean, clean internally. A rare pre-publication copy of the first novel in Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun series, recognized as one of the greatest fantasy novels ever written.

The first volume in The Book of the New Sun series, this novel introduces Severian, a journeyman torturer, as he embarks on his quest of exile and enlightenment.