{"product_id":"cosmicomics-9780241573709","title":"Cosmicomics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLittle Clothbound Classics are miniature versions of famous books, designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith and bound in colorful cloth with foil stamps. They include 12 stories by Italo Calvino about the universe's evolution, featuring human, dinosaur, and mollusc characters. Ursula K Le Guin calls it a landmark in fiction. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Clothbound Classics are delightful, miniature versions of renowned short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers. These captivating editions, curated by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, celebrate the vast and diverse range of Penguin Classics. They transport us to enchanting destinations such as snowy Japan, springtime Vienna, haunted New England, and a sun-drenched Mediterranean island. From a thrilling game of chess on the ocean to a romantic love story on the moon, these stories take us on a journey through time and space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach edition is meticulously designed and printed, bound in vibrant, tactile cloth, and adorned with foil stamping. With a total of twelve captivating and fantastical stories, this collection offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the universe. Written by the legendary Italian author Italo Calvino, these characters, whether human, dinosaur, or mollusk, embark on extraordinary adventures across galaxies, witness the formation of planets, transition from aquatic to terrestrial life, engage in playful games with hydrogen atoms, and find moments for love and companionship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable work, considered a landmark in fiction, showcases the exceptional talent of Ursula K. Le Guin, a master storyteller. Little Clothbound Classics are not only a treasure for literature enthusiasts but also a beautiful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 118 x 168 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780241573709\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italo Calvino","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44100955144442,"sku":"9780241573709","price":7.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1661547601773_book.jpg?v=1661716731","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/cosmicomics-9780241573709","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}