The Annotated American Gods

New York: William Morrow, 2020. NEW & SEALED. Publisher's shrinkwrap has a tiny hole to the bottom front near the edge, else fine. The unread book is tight and square with solid hinges and binding, good tips, and clean unmarred boards. The textblock is clean with no writing, bookplate, or markings and not BCE, ex-library, or remaindered. Illustrated throughout with color and black and white photos illustrations. The dust jacket is unclipped ($50.00) and Fine. 627 pages. 8½ x 10¼" tall. Images from an opened book in the photo display.

This annotated volume of the Author's Preferred Text features analysis from Leslie S. Klinger. His trenchant commentary identifies gods and supernatural beings, elucidates key phrases, and shows how Gaiman built his award-winning novel, giving readers unparalleled insight into the story and into Gaiman's creative process and authorial decisions. Carefully chosen illustrations complement and illuminate the narrative.

A perennial favorite of readers worldwide, American Gods tells the story of ex-con Shadow Moon, who emerges from prison and is recruited to be bodyguard, driver, and errand boy for the enigmatic Mr. Wednesday. So begins a dark and strange road trip full of fantastical adventures and a host of eccentric characters. For, beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a storm is brewing. Soon there will be an epic war for the very soul of America and Shadow is standing squarely in its path.