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Empire – Samuel R. Delany & Howard V. Chaykin – Signed Limited Edition - $150
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Rare signed limited edition of Empire, a groundbreaking 1978 science fiction graphic novel written by Samuel R. Delany (author of Dhalgren) and illustrated by Howard V. Chaykin (Star Wars, American Flagg!). This is copy #1175 of only 1500 produced, signed by both the author and artist on the limitation page.
Published by Berkley/Windhover in an oversized hardcover format, Empire is a full-color “visual novel” with over 300 illustrations, blending traditional narrative and richly painted sequential art.
Details:
Publisher: Berkley/Windhover (First Edition, October 1978)
Format: Oversized hardcover (approx. 12" × 17")
Edition: Limited to 1500 copies – this is #1175
Signatures: Samuel R. Delany (author) & Howard V. Chaykin (illustrator)
Condition: Interior pages are excellent – bright and clean. Cover boards show moderate wear, rubbing, and some discoloration from age/storage. Binding is solid.
Highlights:
Landmark sci-fi visual novel, a collaboration between a Nebula Award–winning author and a celebrated comic book artist.
Notable for its cinematic storytelling style and richly painted panels, predating the modern “graphic novel” boom.
Sought after by collectors of science fiction, graphic novels, and signed limited editions.