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Title: Large archive of books, graphic novels, etc. from the library of Science Fiction novelist Neal Barrett, Jr. Author: Place: Various places Publisher: Date: Various dates Description: Large collection of collection of books, graphic novels, and comics from the library of Neal Barrett, Jr. including volumes with contributions by Barrett, books inscribed to Barrett by other authors and other miscellany from Barrett's library. More than 125 items. Neal Barrett, Jr.'s work has appeared in a number of science fiction magazines, as well as numerous collections such as The Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction, Nebula Awards 24, Dark at Heart, and six times in The World's Best Science Fiction. Reviewers have called his contributions to publications such as OMNI and Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine "stories that defy any category or convention." He was both a Hugo and Nebula finalist, and has received a Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award. His novels include "Stress Pattern," "Through Darkest America," and Dawn's Uncertain Light." He also wrote the novelizations of the films "Judge Dredd" and "Barb Wire." Barrett died in January, 2014, at 84 years of age. Sold for the benefit of the Friends of the Blanco Library, Blanco, Texas. Due to the size of this lot additional shipping charges will apply. LIMITED EDITIONS 1. The Rhyme Maidens/Making a Chair. Neil Gaiman Biting Dog Press, 2011. Design, wood engraving and letterpress printing by George A. Walker. The Rhyme Maidens is broadsheet printed in a limited edition of 250 . “In celebration of the wedding of Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer this broadsheet was hand-printed in a limited edition of 250. The poem was written by Neil Gaiman about the night before their wedding. The typefaces used are Granjon, willow and you Murderer. The paper is 250 gm archival rising Stonehenge. The wood engraving was made by George A. Walker, who also hand-printed the whole project on his Vandercook SP15 proof press in the winter of 2012.” Making a Chair is a broadsheet printed in a limited edition of 300. Signed by Neil Gaiman and George A. Walker Folio 23” tall, bound in folding faux leather covers with blindstamping. In a matching slipcase also stamped in blind. Each broadsheet is signed by Gaiman and the artist, Walker. In near fine condition. 2. Unchained and Unhinged. Joe R. Lansdale. ISBN: 978-1-59606-225-2 Subterranean Press, 2009. First Edition stated. Special Limited Edition of 750: This is copy PC (Presentation Copy), signed by Joe R. Lansdale Inscribed: “For my brother Neal, This poorly proof read book JL” Fine book in fine jacket. 3. Cockfighter Journal. Charles Willeford. Neville Publishing, Inc. 1989. First Edition (not stated). Limited edition of 300 numbered plus 26 lettered copies bound in full leather. This is copy 96 Signed by James Lee Burke on the last page Fine book in clear archival cover. 4. Monkey Love. John Paul Allen. ISBN: 0972948562 Biting Dog Publications, 2007. First Edition (not stated) Jacket art and book illustrations by David G. Barnett, Fat Cat Design. Limited to 26 lettered copies signed by all contributors. This is letter: ________ (not indicated). Signed by John Paul Allen, Keith Minnion, T. M. Wright. Fine book in fine jacket. 5. Disposal. Jeff Strand. ISBN: 0-9729485-5-4 Biting Dog Publications, 2007. First Edition (not stated) Jacket and Interior art by Keith Minnion. Edition limited to 400 numbered copies signed by author and artist. This is number: ______ (not indicated) Signed by Jeff Strand and Keith Minnion Fine book in fine jacket in fine box. 6. Dark at Heart. Edited by Karen and Joe R. Lansdale ISBN: 0-913165-64-6 (Limited Edition) Dark Harvest, 1992. First Edition (stated) Cover illustration by Peter Scanlan. Deluxe first edition limited to 400 individually signed and numbered copies. This is copy P/C (presentation copy) Signed by all authors and co-editor Karen Lansdale. Additional signature by Neal