Thomas Mann – The Magic Mountain (The Franklin Library, 1981) Illustrated by Gonzalo Fonseca Description: Thomas Mann’s monumental The Magic Mountain (Der Zauberberg, 1924) is one of the great novels of the twentieth century — a profound exploration of time, illness, and the human spirit. Set in a Swiss sanatorium before the First World War, it follows young Hans Castorp as he drifts into a world suspended between life and death, reason and passion. This Franklin Library edition, translated by H. T. Lowe-Porter and illustrated by Gonzalo Fonseca, presents Mann’s masterpiece in a luxurious format worthy of its stature — uniting literary depth with exceptional craftsmanship. Features: • Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania • Year: 1981 • Translator: H. T. Lowe-Porter • Illustrator: Gonzalo Fonseca • Edition: Limited edition, privately printed for subscribers • Binding: Full brown leather with elaborate gilt design on spine and boards • Endpapers: Moiré silk • Edges: All edges gilt • Ribbon marker: Pale satin • Paper: Archival-quality, acid-neutral • Series: The 100 Greatest Books of All Time Condition: Excellent. Binding tight and square, gilt bright and intact, pages crisp and clean. No bookplate or marks. A beautifully preserved collector’s copy. Collector’s Note: One of the most elegant Franklin Library productions — a fine presentation of Mann’s Nobel Prize–winning literary universe. Shipping: Securely packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance.