SHARP TEETH

(New York): Harper Collins, 2008. First edition. Near fine.. Inscribed first US printing of this tale of warring werewolf gangs in Los Angeles. SHARP TEETH exhibits an air of the classical in its verse format: think THE ILIAD, but set in LA and with werewolves. A winning combination if we've ever heard one. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original black and white and red pictorial boards. Black and white pictorial endpapers. Illustrated in black and white. 312 pages. Inscribed by Barlow to title page, "To Xandra, / Thanks for / raising the / perfect / roadie, companion, / leader." Binding with a couple tiny areas of rubbing, a hint of bumping to spine ends. Tight.