In preparation is Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees. First published in 1926, it is now recognised as one of the most significant works of fantasy. It was largely unknown for many years, although it was revered by authors and devotees of the genre.
Neil Gaiman has described it as;
‘Hope Mirrlees only wrote one fantasy novel, but it is one of the finest in the English language.
The book begins as a travelogue or a history, becomes a pastorale, a low comedy, a high comedy, a ghost story and a detective story. The writing is elegant, supple, effective and haunting: the author demands a great deal from her readers, which she repays many times over.
It is a little golden miracle of a book, adult, in the best sense, and, as the best fantasy should be, far from reassuring.’
It is one of his top ten favourite books.
Our edition will have over forty stunning relief prints by Scott McKowen. Neil Gaiman suggested that we commission him, and it was a masterful idea!
