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A triumph of secondary-world worldbuilding, this Goldsboro numbered and signed true first edition of City of Last Chances is a cornerstone acquisition for contemporary fantasy collectors.
The Edition:Produced by Head of Zeus in collaboration with Goldsboro Books, this true first edition exemplifies premium UK specialty press production. Bound in full cloth and Smyth-sewn for structural longevity, this exclusive edition features bespoke aesthetic touches unique to Goldsboro\'s curation, which typically includes custom sprayed or stenciled edges. It is flat-signed by Adrian Tchaikovsky and strictly numerically limited.
Book Synopsis:Ilmar is a city rotting from the inside out, crushed beneath the heel of the Palleseen occupation and plagued by a myriad of warring factions, criminal syndicates, and revolutionary cells. It is a grim, magical metropolis where the desperate flock when they have nowhere else to go, a place brimming with cursed artifacts, dark sorcery, and simmering rebellion. When a powerful, forofferden relic is stolen from the occupiers, the fragile balance of the city is shattered, igniting a powder keg of violence and betrayal.
Tchaikovsky weaves a masterful, multi-perspective narrative that tracks a diverse cast of characters—from cynical priests and underground revolutionaries to opportunistic thieves and oppressed magical entities—as they navigate the chaotic fallout. Brimming with dark humor, complex political machinations, and morally gray antiheroes, City of Last Chances is a sprawling, gritty masterpiece that firmly cements Tchaikovsky’s status as a modern titan of the genre.
Condition Profile:Brand New and Unread. This volume presents in Fine/Fine condition. The boards are sharp, the binding tight, and the dust jacket is flawless. Handled solely for careful inspection, it remains an immaculate, investment-grade copy.
The HoppBooks Guarantee:Stored in an archival, climate-controlled environment. Ships securely padded in a sturdy box to ensure it arrives in the exact condition described.
