Joe Abercrombie – The Blade Itself – First Edition 2006
£1,250.00
A first edition, first printing of The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, published by Gollancz, London in 2006. A near fine book without internal inscriptions – two small bumps to the top edge of the boards. In the near fine unclipped wrapper – Jacket design by Laura Brett. Rare
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie is the first book in The First Law trilogy, blending dark fantasy with gritty realism. It follows three main characters: Logen Ninefingers, a barbarian; Jezal dan Luthar, an arrogant nobleman; and Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled torturer. Their lives intertwine in a world rife with political intrigue, brutal violence and war. The novel is known for its sharp wit, complex characters and subversion of classic fantasy tropes.
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A first edition, first printing of The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, published by Gollancz, London in 2006. A near fine book without internal inscriptions – two small bumps to the top edge of the boards. In the near fine unclipped wrapper – Jacket design by Laura Brett. Rare
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie is the first book in The First Law trilogy, blending dark fantasy with gritty realism. It follows three main characters: Logen Ninefingers, a barbarian; Jezal dan Luthar, an arrogant nobleman; and Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled torturer. Their lives intertwine in a world rife with political intrigue, brutal violence and war. The novel is known for its sharp wit, complex characters and subversion of classic fantasy tropes.
