We’ve just received the first advance copies of Neil Gaiman’s tale for all ages, The Graveyard Book, and they’re absolutely stunning, from the handmade paper special ordered, to the richness and depth added by printing Dave McKean’s artwork in two colors, to the full-color bonus section of sketches and alternate cover mockups.

We’ve just UPSd a copy of the book to our slipcase manufacturer, who’ll fit this job in while he’s also working on George R. R. Martin’s A Feast for Crows. In just a few short weeks, we’ll have the cases in hand for both books, and drop everything else to get them into customers’ hands.

Posted on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at 11:35 am.