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Does anyone of true intellect really believe that reading a book of fiction, like this one, really advances one's values? Or one's life? No. It is silly fiction. It never happened nor would it ever. It is of no use to us. At all.

Jessica Burchett Does anyone of true intellect really believe that spending their time putting down and complaining about others, like Geoffrey Jones, really advances …moreDoes anyone of true intellect really believe that spending their time putting down and complaining about others, like Geoffrey Jones, really advances one's values? Or one's life? No. It is a silly waste of time. But here it is. It is of no use to us. At all. (less)

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Does this one include Peake's illustrations?...

Joy I'm reading the Overlook edition right now (with the introduction by Morecock). It does include many of Mervin Peake's illustrations. In addition to M…moreI'm reading the Overlook edition right now (with the introduction by Morecock). It does include many of Mervin Peake's illustrations. In addition to Morecock's introduction, there is a note on the illustrations, written by Peake's son Sebastian, where he discusses his father's sketches that are included in the book.

There is an edition published by another company. Maybe that one uses illustrations from someone else.(less)

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I'm torn between the Vintage Classics trilogy paperback and the individual books. Does anyone have experience with the trilogy version? I'd imagine it's the sort of book which you don't want to read lying down in bed, because it'll knock you out if you drop it.

David It's definitely a hefty book. I largely read in bed, and I'll likely end up tracking down individual novels because it's pretty unwieldy. …moreIt's definitely a hefty book. I largely read in bed, and I'll likely end up tracking down individual novels because it's pretty unwieldy. (less)

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I've found 2 physical versions of The Illustrated Gormenghast that I would like to acquire but I don't know the difference. One is published by Vintage Publishing, the other Overlook Press. The latter is 31% more expensive and it seems to have some kind of comment or introduction done by Michael Moorcock. Which one should I choose?

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