Gore Vidal - Kalki - Franklin Library - Signed First Edition - 1978

Gore Vidal – Kalki – Franklin Library, Signed First Edition (1978)

Edition note:
Limited First Edition published exclusively for members of The First Edition Society. Includes a special message by Gore Vidal and illustrations by George H. Jones.

Introduction:
Published at the height of Gore Vidal’s literary acclaim, Kalki blends satire, prophecy, and speculative fiction in a sharp, darkly humorous narrative. Through the story of a self-proclaimed final avatar of Vishnu who vows to end humanity and restart creation, Vidal examines faith, power, and apocalyptic obsession. The novel remains one of his most provocative and imaginative works.

Content:
This First Edition Society printing includes Vidal’s introductory message describing the origins of the novel and its thematic foundations, along with full-page illustrations by George H. Jones that complement the book’s apocalyptic tone. The text follows the rise of Kalki, a charismatic figure who captures global attention with promises of spiritual salvation and cosmic destruction.

Features:
• Publisher: The Franklin Library
• Year: 1978
• Author: Gore Vidal
• Illustrator: George H. Jones
• Edition: Limited First Edition (First Edition Society)
• Binding: Full red genuine leather with elaborate gilt designs on spine and boards
• Endpapers: Premium cream laid paper
• Page edges: Gilt
• Ribbon marker: Satin
• Paper: Archival-quality, acid-neutral paper

Condition:
Excellent condition. Leather bright and clean, gilt sharp and untarnished, binding firm, pages crisp and free of markings. A superb collector’s copy.

Shipping:
Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number.