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Moby-Dick by Herman Melville | Rockwell Kent Illustrated Edition
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This beautiful vintage copy of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick features Rockwell Kent's iconic Art Deco woodcut-style illustrations, published by Random House. Kent's striking full-page and in-text illustrations have become synonymous with the novel and are considered among the most admired in American book design. Bound in black cloth with silver stamping to the cover and spine, this edition presents a timeless American classic in one of its most celebrated formats. A cornerstone for collectors of American literature, Art Deco design, and Rockwell Kent's work.
WHY WE PICKED IT: Because this Rockwell Kent illustrated edition transformed Moby-Dick into a visual masterpiece. Kent's Art Deco woodcuts capture the novel's epic scale and psychological depth, proving that great illustration can elevate even the greatest literature. This is one of the most sought-after 20th-century illustrated editions for good reason.
DETAILS: • Author: Herman Melville • Illustrator: Rockwell Kent • Publisher: Random House • Publication Date: circa 1930s • Format: Hardcover, black cloth with silver stamping • Pages: Approximately 825 • Dimensions: 9.25" x 6.25" • Condition: Good vintage condition. Binding tight; pages clean with light age toning. Some rubbing and light edge wear to boards and corners. Slight fraying at spine ends. No dust jacket present.

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