Beyond the Golden Stair (ballantine Adult Fantasy Series), by Hannes Bok First Edition
Condition: VeryGood.
"Beyond the Golden Stair" is a captivating fantasy novel by Hannes Bok, first published in 1970 as part of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series. The narrative follows Hibbert, an innocent man imprisoned for signing blank checks, who escapes with fellow inmate Scarlatti and accomplice Burks into the mysterious Florida Everglades. There, they discover a golden stairway to Khoire, a fantastical land where each character undergoes dramatic transformations: while Hibbert remains largely unchanged, his companions face horrific metamorphoses. The novel delves into themes of self-discovery and transformation against a surreal backdrop reminiscent of M.C. Escher's art, making it a unique addition to the genre. Bok, an accomplished illustration."
First printing. Very mild shelfwear.
Ballantine Books
Paperback
ISBN: 0345020936
First Edition
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"Beyond the Golden Stair" is a captivating fantasy novel by Hannes Bok, first published in 1970 as part of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series. The narrative follows Hibbert, an innocent man imprisoned for signing blank checks, who escapes with fellow inmate Scarlatti and accomplice Burks into the mysterious Florida Everglades. There, they discover a golden stairway to Khoire, a fantastical land where each character undergoes dramatic transformations: while Hibbert remains largely unchanged, his companions face horrific metamorphoses. The novel delves into themes of self-discovery and transformation against a surreal backdrop reminiscent of M.C. Escher's art, making it a unique addition to the genre. Bok, an accomplished illustration."
First printing. Very mild shelfwear.
Ballantine Books
Paperback
ISBN: 0345020936
First Edition
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