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This product description highlights the unique 1985 Thames & Hudson first edition of <\/em>Dante’s Inferno, translated and fully illustrated by acclaimed British artist Tom Phillips.<\/em><\/p>\n

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A Visual and Literary Masterpiece<\/h3>\n

Experience Dante Alighieri\u2019s epic journey through the underworld like never before. This stunning edition features a complete text translation created by painter and printmaker Tom Phillips. Phillips acts as both your translator and your visual guide, bringing the 34 Cantos of the Inferno<\/em> to life.<\/p>\n

The book contains 138 vibrant color illustrations<\/strong> that offer a dramatic visual commentary on the trek through hell. Many images feature embedded secondary text that forms a lyrical counterpart to Dante’s themes. This creates a deep, multi-layered reading experience where art and poetry merge seamlessly.<\/p>\n

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Premium Book Details<\/h3>\n

This hardcover volume is a beautiful addition to any book collection or coffee table.<\/p>\n

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  • Binding & Cover:<\/strong> Bound in rich green cloth over durable boards with stamped gilt lettering on the spine and a gilt illustration on the front panel.<\/li>\n
  • Artistic Extras:<\/strong> Includes red and green illustrated endpapers and a built-in ribbon bookmark.<\/li>\n
  • Exclusive Commentary:<\/strong> Features detailed notes from Phillips on the genesis of each picture and how it connects to Dante’s core themes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Feature<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Title<\/strong><\/td>\nDante’s Inferno: The First Part of the Divine Comedy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Translator & Illustrator<\/strong><\/td>\nTom Phillips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Publisher<\/strong><\/td>\nThames & Hudson (1985)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ISBN-10<\/strong><\/td>\n0500013624<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Page Count<\/strong><\/td>\n311 pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Format<\/strong><\/td>\nHardcover with pictorial dust jacket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n11 3\/4″ x 8 1\/2″ (4to)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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