Celebrating the beautiful book object – A Saving Grace, by Lorna Crozier

As I mentioned recently, I’m going to try from time to time to showcase and celebrate the physical books I’ve read, reviewed, and/or from which I’ve gathered #todayspoem snippets of inspiration. Today’s treasure is A Saving Grace, by Lorna Crozier, published in 1996 by McClelland & Stewart.

A Saving Grace, by Lorna Crozier, published by McClelland & Stewart

The book’s dust jacket has a cutout window which reveals a prairie farmland picture underneath.

A Saving Grace, by Lorna Crozier, published by McClelland & Stewart

Separating the book’s dust jacket with the cutout window from the rest of the book reveals that the prairie farmland picture is embossed directly onto the hardcover book board.

A Saving Grace, by Lorna Crozier, published by McClelland & Stewart

Lorna Crozier’s signature appears on the book’s front cover. When you can recall the moment when you received the signature from the author, doesn’t it lend the book object a special glow forever after? Even if a book is pre-signed, doesn’t it lend the book an additional bit of warmth?

 

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2 thoughts on “Celebrating the beautiful book object – A Saving Grace, by Lorna Crozier

    1. bookgaga

      I don’t know if the edition available via the usual online booksellers (e.g. Amazon) includes the lovely cutout window. You could perhaps try Abebooks.com, or inquire at local used bookstores in your area for assistance.

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