THE MIDNIGHT HORSE

New York: Greenwillow Books, 1990. First edition. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this spooky coming of age story, featuring a ghostly magician, enchanted straw, and a daring horse race - with original drawing by Sis. Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning artist Peter Sis's entrancing, joyful, and detailed illustrations mix technical prowess with a love for the medium. His work boasts man accolades, including seven NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Best Illustrated Book of the Year awards, Society of Illustrators gold and silver medals, and three Caldecott Honors. 8.5'' x 6.25''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($12.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. 84 pages. Signed by Sis to title page, with original drawing of a duck with a sun hat and a human face. Jacket with small sticker to front flap. Binding mildly pumped to top of spine. Bright.