first edition
1978 · London
by Foreman, Michael; Garner, Alan
London: Collins, 1978. First edition. Near fine in very good plus dust jacket.. First printing of the fourth book in Alan Garner's semi-biographical Stone Book series, focusing on a moment in Cheshire during WWI — with illustrations by award-winning artist Michael Foreman. THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. 8'' x 5.25''. Original yellow boards. Original (truncated)