{"product_id":"moby-dick-or-the-whale-deluxe-facsimile-edition-herman-melville-hardcover","title":"Moby Dick: Or the Whale: Deluxe Facsimile Edition -- Herman Melville, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eA gorgeous facsimile edition of Herman Melville's timeless classic \u003ci\u003eMoby Dick\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring artist Rockwell Kent's woodcut illustrations and a new foreword by rare books specialist Rebecca Romney.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHerman Melville's \u003ci\u003eMoby Dick; Or the Whale\u003c\/i\u003e was considered a failure after languishing in relative obscurity since its initial publication in 1851. The 1930 Random House edition, illustrated by renowned artist Rockwell Kent, played a pivotal role in cementing the novel's place in the American literary canon. Today original editions can sell for thousands of dollars, but now for the first time in almost 100 years, this reissue brings the experience of the original edition to a modern audience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a foreword by rare book dealer and author Rebecca Romney, this reissue features a foil-stamped case with the original dust jacket design and high-quality printing. An heirloom-quality gift for bibliophiles, collectors, students, and any reader interested in classic literature, this edition ensures that Melville's prose and Kent's stunning illustrations remain accessible to modern readers for years to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn an epic tale of obsession and adventure, \u003ci\u003eMoby Dick\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on a captivating journey through the depths of the human spirit and the vastness of the sea. Immerse yourself in the mythical world of Captain Ahab as he leads his crew on a relentless pursuit of the elusive white whale, delving into themes of revenge, fate, and the power of nature. With exquisite prose and unforgettable characters like the enigmatic Ishmael and the noble cannibal Queequeg, this classic novel invites you to contemplate the profound depths of existence while experiencing the thrill of a timeless adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Herman Melville\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarkson Potter Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 864\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.10h x 5.60w x 2.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217036004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e711 \/ Moby-Dick, Or, the Whale (English)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Romney\u003c\/b\u003e is a rare book dealer and the cofounder of Type Punch Matrix, a rare book company based in Washington, DC. She was the rare books specialist on the HISTORY Channel's show Pawn Stars, and in 2019, she was featured in the documentary on the rare book trade, \u003ci\u003eThe Booksellers\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eJane Austen's Bookshelf\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe writing career of \u003cb\u003eHerman Melville \u003c\/b\u003e(1819-1891) peaked early, with his early novels, such as \u003ci\u003eTypee, \u003c\/i\u003ebecoming bestsellers. By the mid-1850s his poularity declined sharply, and by the time he died he had been largely forgotten. Yet in time his novel \u003ci\u003eMoby Dick \u003c\/i\u003ecame to be regarded as one of the finest works of American, and indeed world, literature, as was \u003ci\u003eBilly Budd, Sailor\u003c\/i\u003e, which was not published until long after his death, in 1924. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRockwell Kent \u003c\/b\u003e(1882-1971) was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, writer, sailor, adventurer and voyager from Tarrytown, New York, and is known as one of America's foremost illustrators. He provided illustrations for numerous famous works such as \u003ci\u003eMoby Dick\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e, Voltaire's \u003ci\u003eCandide\u003c\/i\u003e, Whitman's \u003ci\u003eLeaves of Grass\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Canterbury Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Works of Shakespeare\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more.","brand":"Herman Melville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68191869927652,"sku":"9798217036004","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9798217036004.jpg?v=1794210397","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/moby-dick-or-the-whale-deluxe-facsimile-edition-herman-melville-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}