First printing: 2,500 copies. The newest title on our ongoing line of Illuminated Editions, in which celebrated graphic artists create densely illustrated versions of literary classics, presented in deluxe oversized slipcase editions. Previous works in the series have won the Communication Arts design competition and multiple Silver and Bronze Cubes from the Art Director's Club, and the series has been the subject of an exhibition at the Society of Illustrators in New York. A Voyage to Arcturus is a amalgam of mysticism, science fiction, sexual politics, and outrageous fantasy, an influence on authors like C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.G. Ballard It stands as one of the greatest works of sustained, untrammeled imagination ever achieved. This edition presents the restored original text, which has not been published for over 60 years. Jim Woodring is a best-selling, critically acclaimed cartoonist, author and fine artist known for his surreal comics, dream art, and his anthropomorphic character Frank. The alchemy of Woodring's inimitable, iconic style, and Linday's rich, experimental narrative will delight sci-fi/fantasy fans, lovers of odd things, and collectors of striking books alike. Alan Moore may be the most celebrated comics author of all time, with countless renowned and beloved works to his name, including WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, FROM HELL and many more. Very strong gift book potential and valuable collectors item.