The Name of the Rose is Umberto Eco’s debut and most loved novel. Originally published in Italian in 1980, the intelligent murder mystery set in a monastery in medieval Italy gained instant recognition and sold over 50 million copies worldwide to date. It was adapted into an international film starring the great Sean Connery in 1986 who played William of Baskerville. Eco received so many letters from his readers that a Postscript (1983 in Italian, 1984 in English) was published to explain some of the hidden meanings in the novel.
This is a beautiful edition with high quality paper used, bound in buckram, and enigmatic and tasteful illustrations by Neil Packer. A Folio printing typically consists of about 2,500 copies.
Please note this copy is in near new condition with light wear on sleeve
