Ralph Steadman; Ceri Levy — Critical Critters

London, Bloomsbury, 2017 . First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy's illustrated study of critically endangered animals, inscribed by both Steadman and Levy. The first edition, first impression of this work. Inscribed and with an original illustration from Ralph Steadman to the front free endpaper, alongside a presentation inscription from the author Ceri Levy, which reads 'For Roger, all the best cheers' dated 20th July 2021. Also loosely inserted is a sheet of paper again signed by Steadman and Levy, and a vibrant postcard. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated throughout in colour, this is a charming illustrated conservation work devoted to the world's critically endangered animals. The third volume in the authors' "Gonzovationists" trilogy, it combines Steadman's distinctive paintings with Levy's essays on mammals, reptiles, fish, insects, and other threatened species, interspersed with humorous exchanges and fictional creatures. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Inscriptions to front free endpaper. Dust wrapper exceptionally bright, with light handling marks to rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Ralph Steadman. Fine/Near Fine.