Henning Mankell - Faceless Killers - Folio Society Edition - 2023






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Faceless Killers – Folio Society Edition, illustrated by Morgan Schweitzer and translated by Steven T. Murray, is Henning Mankell’s Kurt Wallander novel in English, a 2023 Folio Society hardback first edition thus with a slipcase and 250 pages.
Description from the seller
Henning Mankell – Faceless Killers (The Folio Society, 2023)
Edition note: First printing of the Folio Society edition, translated by Steven T. Murray, with an introduction by Patti Smith and illustrations by Morgan Schweitzer.
Introduction
This Folio Society edition presents the first novel in Henning Mankell’s iconic Kurt Wallander series in a refined collector’s format. Faceless Killers is a defining work of Nordic crime fiction, marked by its stark atmosphere, moral depth and tightly woven suspense. This edition enhances the reading experience through new illustrations and carefully crafted book design.
Content
The book follows Inspector Kurt Wallander as he investigates a brutal double murder in rural Sweden, a case that grows in complexity against a backdrop of xenophobia, political tension and personal struggle. The full text of the novel is included, accompanied by integrated colour illustrations that amplify the mood of Mankell’s narrative.
Features
Folio Society publication, first printing 2023.
Hardcover bound in illustrated boards.
Housed in a matching blue slipcase with circular cut-out.
Printed on FSC- and PEFC-certified paper.
Colour illustrations by Morgan Schweitzer.
Set in Folio Society’s high-quality typesetting and produced with archival materials.
Condition
Excellent condition. The book is clean, tight and unread. Boards are pristine with no marks. Slipcase shows only the lightest handling. Interior pages are crisp, bright and free of any writing. A superb copy.
Shipping
The book will be packed securely and shipped with tracking.
Henning Mankell – Faceless Killers (The Folio Society, 2023)
Edition note: First printing of the Folio Society edition, translated by Steven T. Murray, with an introduction by Patti Smith and illustrations by Morgan Schweitzer.
Introduction
This Folio Society edition presents the first novel in Henning Mankell’s iconic Kurt Wallander series in a refined collector’s format. Faceless Killers is a defining work of Nordic crime fiction, marked by its stark atmosphere, moral depth and tightly woven suspense. This edition enhances the reading experience through new illustrations and carefully crafted book design.
Content
The book follows Inspector Kurt Wallander as he investigates a brutal double murder in rural Sweden, a case that grows in complexity against a backdrop of xenophobia, political tension and personal struggle. The full text of the novel is included, accompanied by integrated colour illustrations that amplify the mood of Mankell’s narrative.
Features
Folio Society publication, first printing 2023.
Hardcover bound in illustrated boards.
Housed in a matching blue slipcase with circular cut-out.
Printed on FSC- and PEFC-certified paper.
Colour illustrations by Morgan Schweitzer.
Set in Folio Society’s high-quality typesetting and produced with archival materials.
Condition
Excellent condition. The book is clean, tight and unread. Boards are pristine with no marks. Slipcase shows only the lightest handling. Interior pages are crisp, bright and free of any writing. A superb copy.
Shipping
The book will be packed securely and shipped with tracking.
