![]() This towering achievement is a legacy that readers of fantasy, readers of science fiction, and readers, full stop, will continue to appreciate for generations to come. While Weber’s artwork enriches the reading experience, Neil Gaiman’s exclusive Folio introduction reiterates Wolfe’s literary prowess. It’s a knife-throwing act, and like all good knife-throwing acts, you may lose fingers, toes, earlobes or eyes in the process. ![]() Weber throws light and shadow onto a haunted world and adds another layer of meaning to this already multifaceted work. Severians Urth is an ancient planet circling a sun that has grown old and fitful, an insular place where science has become a kind of magic. Weber’s love for, and deep connection with, the work is evident in the detail and intimacy of his illustrations, where every component – from the decorative initials to the muted palette of the colour illustrations – nods to the complexity of the novel. Describing The Book of the New Sun project as ‘a dream come true’, award-winning illustrator Sam Weber relished the opportunity to illustrate writing that was ‘so nuanced, rich and mysterious’. ![]()
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