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Published in 1983, this is a very rare self-published first edition (ONLY edition) trade paperback copy of Thorn: Tales from the Lantern by Jeff Smith.
The comic strips contained in this collection are dated from 1982 to 1983 and originally ran in The Ohio State University\'s daily school newspaper, The Lantern.
These strips show Mr. Smith formulating the characters and storylines that would eventually appear in his internationally award-winning comic book series, Bone.
The book measures 8.5\" x 6\" and was purchased in 1983, has been personalized by the author (the photograph has been altered to secure the privacy of the seller) and does show some signs of wear and discoloration. The spine is tight and unbroken - it doesn\'t look like the book has been opened too many times - and the corners are uniformly square. The front and back cover are flat, free of tears and creases, and none of the inside pages have been dog-eared.PLEASE NOTE: In the attached photos you can see a slight dent and tear on the lower spine and a water spot on the cover. There is also some yellowing along the top edges due to storage conditions and age.If you purchase this book you are purchasing it as is. Please review the photographs.If you have special instructions for shipping, tracking, certification & insurance after purchase, you pay the additional costs over and above the cost of USPS Priority Mail.
