The Things

Minneapolis: Angel Bomb Press, 2024. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover. Number 31 of 200 copies (standard edition), numbered and signed by the author and illustrator. Published as a companion story to 'Who Goes There?', this short story by Peter Watts is a retelling of H.P. Lovecraft's story, but from the perspective of the alien or The Thing. It is lost, alone, and struggling to understand humans. According to the printer: "This creature, a hive-mind and mutable biomass views the universe through a different lens which is why I chose to print it's thoughts and struggles in a totally unique way. Throughout the story, the creature is trying to understand its (truncated) surroundings; by viewing the book with the aid of a UV flashlight you see these thoughts and see the world through the eyes of an alien being."

Quarter bound in blue Japanese book cloth with blue foil stamped logo to front board. Filled with letterpress printed illustrations based on bold pen and ink drawings which interact with the hidden UV illustrations. Under normal light, the alien's thoughts appear as a blind impression, visible, but subtle. When viewed with a UV light, the illustrations unite and form a deeper narrative. The afterword features an interview with author Peter Watts, who discusses this story.

Issued in a blue metallic dust jacket UV printed and foil stamped for a high constrast, tactile experience. Explore the dust jacket and book with the included standard UV flashlight to find hidden horrors! The flashlight is housed in a small white cardstock box printed with black ink logo. Size: 11.25 x 8.75 inches. In fine condition. PRI/052025. (Inventory #: 37946)