The Shadow of the Torturer [Gene Wolfe]

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The Shadow of the Torturer

Gene Wolfe

Timescape Books, New York. 1980. First Book Club Edition. Some small tears to top side of front dust jacket,a bit of rubbing and some very minor wear on lower edge of spine. Rear of dust jacket yellowing. Clean throughout text and strong binding, a very good copy.

From the publisher:

"In a thoroughly decadent world of the future, Severian the torturer is cast out from the torturer's guild when he falls in love with one of his victims and allows her to die."

The Book of the New Sun series is shockingly good. If you're not familiar, picture a woozy and psychedelic brutal post-apocalyptic travelogue replete with imagery that will forever burn itself into your mind. I am genuinely excited to present this beautifully preserved first book club edition to you. Highest recommendation.